This book has started its own trend, with "Stitch and Bitch" groups all over the country. It has:

• Fun stories about people who knit
• Great tips with helpful pictures for getting started
• Patterns that are both practical and inspiring

Makes a great gift for someone who's just getting started with knitting, or who's thinking about it. And there's a follow-up, Stitch 'n Bitch Nation , and a version for guys (though very hipster), Son of Stitch 'n Bitch: 45 Projects to Knit and Crochet for Men .

Permanent sample copies of all three Stitch 'n Bitch books are available for your perusal at the store.

Every page is filled to the brim with no nonsense knitting advice.

• Chatty instruction book covers most of the basics of knitting with anecdotes, tricks, and cheats.
• Wonderful projects, including exceptional shawls
• The layette set is good for the basics
• Fun and funny book
• Easy to follow

A permanent sample copy of Knitting in Plain English is available for your perusal at the store.

You can do a lot without purling a stitch! This book has:

• Half the book is instructions on holding the needles, casting on, etc., big sections at the beginning and end of the book and smaller sections in each chapter.
• Simple-to-complex patterns, from scarves to sweaters.
• Shows how to knit in the round
• The Einstein coat, knit in panels going different directions Fully half of the book is devoted to teaching skills
• 10 most significant knitting discoveries

A permanent sample copy of The Knitting Experience is available for your perusal at the store.

Continues with:

• 23 pages of basic skills including the purl stitch (both right and left handed versions)
• How to read your knitting
• Stockinette stitch, with a shaped, fitted, rolled neck shell; an a-line jacket in bulky wool; and the turtleneck mini-dress
• Reverse stockinette with five patterns
• Ribbing with four patterns
• How to use charts for mixed knit & purl patterns
• Great advice on sizing, gauge, picking yarns...

A permanent sample copy of The Purl Stitch is available for your perusal at the store.

As their names suggest, the Stitchionaries are more for reference than learning how to knit.

Vogue Knitting Stitchionary Volume One: Knit & Purl has 300 detailed stitches with hundreds of charts, photographs, and illustrations.

The Vogue Knitting Stitchionary Volume Two: Cables is a “swatch bonanza”ranging from simple to expert level: Allover, Braid, Combo, Diamond, Pretzel and the rest are organized thematically and shown in large, close-up images.

The Vogue Knitting Stitchionary Volume Three: Color Knitting has 200 patterns arranged in each chapter from simplest to hardest, with everything from Multicolor to Intarsia and Fair Isle.

Permanent sample copies of the Stitchionaries are available for your perusal at the store.

This all-in-one learn-to-knit book deals with:

• Yarns, patterns, and designs,
• Casting on & binding off
• 20 increasingly challenging projects.
• 40 stitch patterns and knitted swatches

A permanent sample copy of All About Knitting is available for your perusal at the store.

If you can knit and purl and read a pattern, it's time to learn cables. This book has:

• Great photos of finished projects with useful detail shots
• Cable Stitch Dictionary
• A guide to using knitting charts
• A stitch library of both traditional and unusual rib, panel, and all-over cable stitches with pictures and charts
• Tips for designing your own projects
• Over 20 projects and more than 100 cable stitches

A permanent sample copy of Cables Untangled is available for your perusal at the store.

This book is excellent inspiration for your inner cabler

• Exceptional patterns
• Beautiful pictures
• Not a book for those just beginning to cable

A permanent sample copy of Inspired Cables Knits is available for your perusal at the store.

These short projects teach new techniques that don't have to be fitted. Learn to do:

• Sideways knitting and shaping
• Diagonal knitting
• Textured squares
• Slip stitch pattern
• Cables
• Short rows
• Interlocking diamonds
• Entrelac
• Intarsia

An excellent intro to lace knitting:

• A how-to section about lace knitting and shaping
• Interesting designs for advanced knitters
• Uses different weights of yarn
• Emphasis on fit and shape of garments

A permanent sample copy of Lace Style is available for your perusal at the store.

A superbly beautiful advanced lace knitting collection:

• Collected from knitting designers all over the world
• Full-color illustrations and easy-to-follow instruction charts
• 34 projects include sweaters, vests, shawls, scarves, gloves, and socks
• Uses different weights of yarn
• Inspirational

A permanent sample copy of A Gathering of Lace is available for your perusal at the store.

The stripes happen on their own, but that doesn't mean you can't make them show where you want.

• 27 projects for self-striping yarns, most easy enough for new knitters
• Sweaters, skirts, socks, mitts, slippers, scarves, bags, and more
• Start with horizontally and vertically knit designs, then move on to diagonal, mitered, and circular techniques

A permanent sample copy of Knit One, Stripe Too is available for your perusal at the store.

This is for people who have experience knitting lace and reading charts.

• Incredible pictures
• Has 40 lovely projects with little history lessons
• Techniques for embellishment and edging to shawls and scarves.
• Traditional projects adapted for modern tools and fibers

For pre-beaded yarns and adding beading as you knit/crochet.

• A plum colored crocheted beaded vest.
• Several beaded scarves
• A "Grace Kelly" collar in champagne color
• Totes, evening bags and an amulet bag
• Pullovers, cabled with beads, faux-textured knit with beads, a vest
• Socks & hats
• 2 short-sleeve blouses
• A wide-collared palette

A permanent sample copy of Knit and Crochet with Beads is available for your perusal at the store.

Precise master patterns show you all the steps involved in constructing handknits.

• Master patterns give instructions for multiple sizes and gauges
• A number of shaping, edgings, and stitch patterns accompany each master pattern
• Helpful tips provide additional guidance
• Tables take the work out of knitting math
• Step-by-step instructions accompany each photo
• Color photos, illustrations, and diagrams demonstrate important concepts

A permanent sample copy of Knitting Design is available for your perusal at the store.

The patterns are fairly simple, but look colorful and even fancy. This book has:

• Helpful instructions in the back for grafting, I-cords, etc.
• 15 hats matched with 15 booties
• Various levels of color, from solids to multiples
• Adorable pictures

A permanent sample copy of Hats & Booties is available for your perusal at the store.

Young or old fans of Harry Potter will enjoy this one.

• Dozens of patterns include a Wizard Robe, an Invisibility Shawl, a Quidditch Sweater, Ron's Ragg Raglan, a Clock Blanket, and Harry Christmas Ornaments
• Easy-to-follow patterns
• Great photos and illustrations of special stitch patterns

A permanent sample copy of Charmed Knits is available for your perusal at the store.

This is the book to get when you're new to felting. There are:

• Specific techniques and instructions
• Step-by-step introduction, including how to felt on purpose and not by mistake
• Techniques for both hand and machine felting
• How to choose and test yarns
• Knowing when to swatch
• Twenty-four detailed projects include bags, hats, mittens, vests, slippers, pillows, place mats, and coasters.
• A special section on embellishing felting

Fun book with lots of felting projects.

• Number of techniques to make felt; not only knitting and shrinking, but also recycling, needlepunch felt and raw fiber felting
• Handbags from recycled felt
• Footies and socks and a pincushion of rolled wool that gives the effect of sushi rolls
• 26 projects -- bags and flowers and so much more

A permanent sample copy of Felt Frenzy is available for your perusal at the store.

Felt by incorporating Shibori, the Japanese art of manipulating fabric to create unusual textures and color effects.

• Bobbles, pleats, ruffles, and embroidery stitches
• Designs include a delicate frilled scarf with beads, a pair of Turkish shoes, an embossed throw, a pleated cape, a water-bottle cover, and a striped "bump"
• Has a guide to felting basics, lists of yarn types and equipment, and washing-temperature charts to ensure exact shrinkage are included
• Beautiful photographs, step-by-step instructions

A permanent sample copy of Shibori Knitted Felt is available for your perusal at the store.

Fancier, more advanced felting projects for people who've mastered the basics. The book has:

• An emphasis on modern design
• Projects include hats, wreaths, lights, bracelets, scarves, sweaters, place mats, purses, pillows, and more
• Great photos!

A permanent sample copy of Felt Forward is available for your perusal at the store.

The first sock knitting book for teaching two-circular-needle-sock-knitting

• More efficient and easier method
• Eleven original designs
• Clearly worded instructions
• Photographs & charts
• Section on translating traditional patterns to the two-circular method

A permanent sample copy of Socks Soar is available for your perusal at the store.

This "sock bible" lets you do it all:

• Instructions show you how to use each pattern with any weight yarn
• There are 10 basic designs for over 1,000 variations
• Knit with 2, 4, or 5 needles
• Toe-up or toe-down
• Shows how to fit for women, men, and children
• Step-by-step instructions

There is a follow-up, Crocheted Pursenalities: 20 Great Felted Bags .

High-quality knitting patterns, felted and not felted.

• 13 small projects with luxury yarns and exotic stitches
• Detailed, illustrated instructions
• Creative finishing options to customize and personalize the projects
• Easy to understand, portable!

A permanent sample copy of Bags: a Knitter's Dozen is available for your perusal at the store.

From the lovely to the wacky, Nicky Epstein strikes again!

• Fun, whimsical designs
• Knitted flowers and leaves
• Intarsia and duplicate stitch
• Felting is great for hiding the occasional small mistake!

A permanent sample copy of Nicky Epstein's Fabulous Felted Bags is available for your perusal at the store.

So fun!

• Thirty projects from 23 countries from Asia and Africa to Europe and the Americas.
• Fish-shaped Japanese felted bag, Persian carpet-inspired handbag, origami bag, and so many more!
• Each pattern begins with a brief history describing the source
• Bags for work or play, and bags of all shapes, colors, textures, and sizes.

Wonderful knitted and felted creations!

• Creative yarn combinations
• Closures and other doodads used, like beads, grommets and handles,
• Variety!
• Has a great sequel, Pursenality Plus: 20 New Felted Bags
• There's also a Crocheted Pursenalities: 20 Great Felted Bags

Permanent sample copies of all Pursenalities books are available for your perusal at the store.

No fuglies!

• The explications are very easy to follow
• Several truly wearable projects
• Many designs work up quickly
• Great pictures!

A permanent sample copy of Double Stitch is available for your perusal at the store.

Use yarn or wire to create jewelry with a variety of beads.

• Choose from 18 earrings, bracelets, necklaces, and rings
• Learn techniques in a comprehensive "how-to" chapter
• Over 150 photos guide you step-by-step
• Start with beginner-friendly designs; then expand your skills and style with more advanced stitch patterns

A permanent sample copy of Crochet for Beaders is available for your perusal at the store.

A great reference.

• Divided into sections that focus on basic stitches, geometric designs, edgings, lace, motifs, and embellishments
• Concise instructions, charts, and photographs of more than 200 color patterns
• Select from a traditional granny square; a lacy rose window; diagonal and cluster spikes; stripes, checks, and ruffles; and a five-petal flower

A permanent sample copy of Stitchionary 4 is available for your perusal at the store.