10 Knitting Books We Absolutely LOVE

We LOVE books. 😍😍😍

We’re always listening to something on Audible while we knit.

But while reading a good book can be like chicken soup for the soul, a well stocked knitting library is like merino cashmere blanket.

In episode 3 of the Yarn Talk podcast, Johnny and Margaret discuss some of their favorite knitting books of all time.

Each has picked 5 books that has been influential to their knitting journey, an essential part of their library, or has some sentimental meaning.

Here are a few of the titles talked about:

Margaret’s Picks

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  Alterknit by Andrea Rangel (Get it on Amazon)

  This stitch dictionary was really helpful in getting Margaret into colorwork knitting. With it's fresh, modern designs that include waves, leaves, and little sheep, if you want a different take on fair isle, this is the book for you.

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  Knitting Without Tears by Elizabeth Zimmermann (Get it on Amazon)

  From the OG fearless knitter, Elizabeth Zimmermann, comes a book with clever solutions to many frustration knitting problems. This classic and influential book is poised to inspire a whole new generation of knitters who have yet to discover the joys and comforts of knitting.

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  Up, Down, All-Around by Wendy Bernard (Get it on Amazon)

  By far the most common question that was asked of New Stitch a Day was how to change a flat pattern to knit in the round. Well fellow knitter, this is the stitch dictionary for you. Here you'll get stitch pattern going every direction you can think of. An essential resource for designers and enthusiasts alike!

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  Knit Men Want by Bruce Weinstein (Get it on Amazon)

  Not only was Bruce a key player in Johnny's journey to becoming a professional knitter, he also wrote an amazing book about men's knitwear. These timeless designs are still great options for the man in your life. We go into more detail about these and more in the full episode: 👀 Watch It On YouTube 🎧 Listen To The Podcast Here's a full list of the books mentioned during this podcast episode: A Treasury of Knitting Patterns by Barbara Walker Vol 1. - https://amzn.to/3QhqZWx Vol 2. - https://amzn.to/3WMM3qu Vol 3. - https://amzn.to/3ibcWFm Vol 4. - https://amzn.to/3iajeFs Mosaic Knitting - https://amzn.to/3Zecy9Z Harmony Knitting Stitch Guides edited by Erika Knight Knit & Purl - https://yarn.ist/1bh Cables & Arans - https://amzn.to/3GG1XgE Lace & Eyelets - https://amzn.to/3Gh1PTx 101 Knitting Stitches - https://amzn.to/3QcmSet Alterknit Stitch Dictionary by Andrea Rangel - https://amzn.to/3GCOWnY Alterknits: Imaginative Projects and Creativity Exercises by Leigh Radford - https://amzn.to/3GFmbal Knitting Without Tears by Elizabeth Zimmermann - https://amzn.to/3IlvLR1 All-Around Stitch Dictionaries by Wendy Bernard Knitting All-Around Stitch Dictionary - https://amzn.to/3GFg063 Up, Down, All-Around Stitch Dictionary - https://amzn.to/3GEVxOG The Ultimate All-Around Stitch Dictionary - https://amzn.to/3i9UyNl The Knitter's Handy Book of Patterns by Ann Budd - https://amzn.to/3Z8pIFk The Principles of Knitting by June Hemmons Hiatt - https://amzn.to/3GjXDCx Knits Men Want by Bruce Weinstein - https://amzn.to/3WNvRoX Knitting Pattern Essentials by Sally Melville - https://amzn.to/3jTk2ix Estonian Knitting Vol. 1: Traditions and Techniques by Anu Pink, Siiri Reimann, & Kristi Joeste - https://amzn.to/3X6H6IQ

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