Knitting Books

Are you looking for some good knitting books?

All of the books reviewed on this page are in my own knitting collection. Some I use all the time, others only occasionally but all have been useful at one time or another.

Before you race out and buy your books, have a look at my book reviews to find the one or ones that are right for you.

Finishing Stitches for Hand Knitters

This book contains 128 pages full of instructional how to information as well as step by step coloured pictures for techniques and 13 projects.

Knitting 200 Q and A

The publisher claims that Knitting 200 Q & A will come to your rescue by answering 200 questions on a vast range of knitting topics.

This book does include clear, detailed illustrations that help to explain specific techniques and effects, and it is one of the books I have had in my collection for quite a while.

Knitting Basics

Knitting Basics contains 128 pages with 11 projects that are suitable for beginners.

With easy to follow instructions, patterns, hints, tips and techniques.

Knitting Essentials

Knitting Essentials is an instructional guide to knitting that looks at the basic techniques and provides a library of the most versatile knitting stitches.

I have several stitch pattern books in my collection but this is the one I turn to time and time again.

Personally, I think it is good value for money particularly if you want to customise your knitting.

Knitting Essentials (e-Book)

Knitting Essentials (e-Book) This is what the author has to say:

Discover the secret that will have you knitting brilliant, timeless designs in no time at all.

Even if you have absolutely no knitting experience what so ever!

Want to know what I think?

This is a reasonable 'starter' book with clear instructions and some helpful information on the history of knitting and selecting the right yarn among other things. If you buy this book you will also be signed up to receive a mini e-course which will arrive in your mailbox daily.

But to be quite frank, unless you prefer your reference material in an electronic format, or you want it right now, your money would be better spent on one of the hard cover books on this page.

Knitting for Dummies Series of Books

Knitting For Dummies, Second Edition is for those new to the craft who are looking for a great introductory guide, as well as those already familiar with knitting who are looking for an easy-to-read, fun reference that introduces them to new projects and techniques.

This revised and expanded edition not only provides the latest information and resources, but also step-by-step how-to instructions for all the knitting techniques explained in the book.

I have found that the Dummies Series of Books are well written and easy to follow, even if you are not familiar with the concepts discussed in the book.

If you don't have access to an experienced knitter to teach you or to answer your questions, this book is a good choice!

Knitting Handbook

The Knitting Handbook by Viv Foster is an instructional guide to knitting that looks at the basic techniques and provides a library of the most well-known knitting stitches.

Patons How to Knit

This pattern book from Patons is an 'all you need to know' guidebook to help you when you are learning to knit.

This book not only contains clear step by step instructions with clear diagrams to demonstrate each technique, but also patterns for twenty easy projects for you to get started with.

The projects include patterns for scarves, adult jumpers and homewares.

If you are new to knitting and don't want to spend a lot of money, this book would be a good choice.