#knittingbooks

[professorpski]

“Soon the knitter herself will visualize a thousand of other ways in which a motif can be used, and so fave at her disposal an exhaustible variety of fabrics. Thick fabrics or thin fabrics, patterned fabrics or plain fabrics, those blazing in colour or decorated with beads, she can make fabric imitated fur (Looped Knitting), Lace, Picot, Filet, or Crochet, and even cloque and woven fabric, by a mere change of technique. Every ornament known to dressmaking can be imitated, even hemstitching and buttons!”

When Mary Thomas wrote this in 1945 in Mary Thomas’s Book of Knitting Patterns when dressmaking was the most common craft women learned. Circular knitting, which she called seamless knitting, was viewed as peasant knitting, interesting historically, but not something most women likely to do. So, comparing knitting to dressmaking was a compliment. In fact, sewing pieces of knitted fabric was taken for granted and Thomas offered the same garment block or garment schematic that we see in dressmaking in the section explaining how to plan an entirely original sweater.

Similarly, Thomas urged her the reader to imagine new ways of patterning a knitted fabric through her choice of stitches. Every section of the book suggests how variations might be introduced to the stitches she explains. She valued the experimentation and imagination which created the stitches she taught and clearly saw yet more to be invented.

You can find this and other Thomas books at Dover Publications: https://store.doverpublications.com/0486228185.html

[katelovessewing]

[voncrobead]

Reposted from @stitchesevents Love books? We've got 'em! Gorgeous paperbound editions, instantly downloadable pdfs, and pdfs stored on convenient #stitchips are all available! Our online store is offering a very special deal this month. Until April 30, use code UNITED2020 to save 25% on everything but classes. The link to our store is in our profile so click over and shop today!⠀ ⠀ This is a not-to-be-missed opportunity to complete or update your library of our magazines, our beautiful books, or some of your favorite STITCHES gear!⠀ ⠀ #knittingbooks #STITCHESUnited #booksale #discountcoupon #covidcaston #covidreading #stayhome #stayhomeandknit #showyourknits #knittinginspire #knittinglife #knittingtherapy #covidcrafting #covidlife #weaversofinstagram #handweaving #knitweardesign #knittingpattern #knittingtutorial #yarnlove #stashbusting - #regrann https://www.instagram.com/p/B_CarEYplH9/?igshid=fx5718ruu7ut

[victoriansense]

What a lovely mail day! 9 New Antique through vintage knitting books dating from 1893 to 1948. #knitters #knitting #vintageitems #antiques #vintage #antiqueitems #victorian #knittingbooks #antiquebooks #knittersofinstagram #knittersofvero #knittersoftumblr (at Harrisonburg, Virginia)

[quirkysewingknit]

Today is read a book day and although I am a fan of crime fiction I would recommend this book to anyone who knits! It was first printed in 1938 and this is a 1987 version of the knitting book by Mary Thomas. As you can see I paid 50p in a charity shop and it was the best 50p I have spent! It covers everything and I mean everything to do with knitting from the history of how it began to working out your own patterns. The perfect book to browse and dip in and out of! #knittingbooks #book #craftbooks #vintagebooks #366days #bookreadingday #knittingknowledge #knittingknowhow #marythomas https://www.instagram.com/p/CEzDiXglLbO/?igshid=1ravogund6l1l

[mephestopheles]

New #knitting books. . . . #knittersofinstagram #knittinglove #knittingbooks #alterknitstitchdictionary #japaneseknittingbible #increasedecrease

[abookblog]

I went to the #newyorksheepandwoolfestival this past weekend and honestly it was such a joy. And then I found the book section and I died. Too many things that I love in one place. #craftingbooks #booksandcrafts #knitting #knittingbooks

[professorpski]

Mittens & Socks From Around Norway by Nina Granlund Saether

This book offers such cheery colors and patterns that I am feeling welcoming towards the cold weather which is headed my way.

I am showing the mittens, but there are as many sock patterns, more than 4 dozen patterns the book offered up. Most are based on traditional designs researched by the author who has been working on historical designs for a while now. As you can see from the images, there are more sober geometrics and playful flora and fauna. The range of colors shown runs from the grey on grey, to bright contrasts, and single-color harmonies, and, of course, you can substitute your own colors.

The book is a large-scale paperback which starts with instructions and images of the basic techniques, everything from Latvian braid to multiple ways to knit a heel on a sock. I have shied from the idea of knitting socks, yet the clarity of the explanations drew me in. Each pattern has a photograph and a colorwork chart along with notes on its historical origins where appropriate. Almost all are made with fingering-weight yarn, but since they are small, they are faster projects.

Although my own winter gear is mostly heavy gloves with leather-lined palms for coping with long dog leads, I am definitely coveting some mittens after paging through this handsome book.

Find it at your local bookstore, or from Trafalgar Books, the small publisher in rural Vermont: https://www.trafalgarbooks.com/product/famiso.html

[katelovessewing]

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[fiercehook]

Whoops!! This is why I need to keep better track of things....🤦🏼‍♀️ #knitting #knittingaddict #knittingbooks #FierceHook #knitandcrocheteverydamnday #knittinglibraryinventory (at Randolph, New Jersey) https://www.instagram.com/p/B7EVOtpJ20O/?igshid=10vhhrkc8fcx0

[hibis411]

Something special is on the way. . . . #lionsheadtop #brooklyntweed #irmiandesign #irinaanikeeva #knittingbook #knitting #handknitting #tweed # knittersofinstagram #knit #warmweatherknits #knittedtop #cables #yarnspirations #tricotaddict #tricot #tricoteur #design #colorwork #knittingpattern #knitting_inspiration #knitwear #ravelry #knittersofig #handdyedyarn #knitstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/CejDJLqL7Po/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[dezzyloops-blog]

I'm currently reading a book about yarn stashes it's called ” A Stash Of One's Own”. It's a collection of stories by 22 knitters who share their experiences on the subject of yarn stashes. I haven’t read much but what I have read is very interesting. I plan on writing more about it on my Blog as I read more. I’ve never read this type of book before and it’s really cool to see a different type of perspective other than pattern books and How to’s. #freecrochetpattern #freecrochetpatterns #knitpattern #knitpatterns #yarnie #yarnaddiction #yarnaddicted #igcrochet #igcrocheters #igknitter #ravelrydesigner #knittingbooks #handmadeknits #handmadecrochet #instaknitter #instacrocheting #crochetbooks #fiberartistofinstagram #fiberlove #뜨개질 #손뜨개 #코바늘 #뜨개질그램 #blackgirlsknit #diversknitty #moderncrochet #crochetallday #crocheting #knitting (at North Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1o5NlDhU_B/?igshid=h1zpudp0jan0

[starknits]

Since we're moving I went through my books and magazines these ones I have doubles of or wanted to destash.. make me an offer! I don't want to move with them. (Buyer pays shipping) The two crochet calendars are free!! #knittersofinstagram #destashsale #helpfundthemove #crochetersofinstagram #knittingbooks #knittingmagazine #crochet #knit (at Johnstown, Pennsylvania) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzX8FU4pyHg/?igshid=u3u7kv6uwr3n

[bitsbybey]

Fiddling with my book stash, I felt the urge for 'order'... Does any of you follow a knitting schedule according to the #rythm of the year? @soulemama Amanda Soule's gem of a book is filled with ideas! Can't believe I've had this (and so many more of her publications) for all these years. Her kids are all grown and I feel old! 🤦‍♀️ Then Elizabeth Zimmerman's Knitter's Almanac jumped on my lap and June is for hats... full circle! Off to finish this last Forest Green #alpacahat 😉 . #bitsbybey #knittingbooks #knitinspiration #ktog #amandasoule #soulemama #knitallthethings #knittingmylifeaway #nevernotknitting #iknittoo #knittingallthetime #creativemuslimwomen #iknit #knittersofravelry #instaknitters #diversknitty #diverseknitty #knittersgonnaknit #handmadelife #handmadeisbest #makersgonnamake #hands https://www.instagram.com/p/Bx-hO2AljjP/?igshid=lkzalz6qgzcz

[birchhollowfibers]

Day 18 #fiberuarychallenge : I'm all caught up! These are some of books, there are more still packed away. I'm still trying to decide where I want to put my craft corner. #birchhollowfibers #birchhollowreads #knittingbooks #knittersofig #weknittoo #fiberuarychallenge2019 #indiedyer #blackdyersofinstagram #blackindiedyer https://www.instagram.com/p/BuFjaTtlk4v/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1xhso802vr2qt

[momofthreesillyboys]

Went to the library with the boys yesterday and found this cute book. My little really loved it. #momof3sillyboys #knittersgonnaknit #knittersofseattle #lifewithboys #knittingbooks #krl #books https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs5lqdMFs7l/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=mope3w08i55t