#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

[primroseyarnco]

♥️Have you seen our dear friend, @olgaputanodesigns new book “Only Yoking” yet?! One of the stunning designs, “Jana Sweater”, featured in the book is knit in our Roan DK! And good news y’all! We are busy prepping a restock of this base for the website in the next few weeks, so you have plenty of time to grab the yarn and head on over to @olgaputanodesigns page to pre order the book! I (Kelsey), had the joy of watching Olga’s design process while traveling to Florida with her last year, and I have to say, this book is a work of art! I’m so very proud of her and excited for her very first book launch! 🤗NOW! Can we PLEASE talk about these cables?!?! 😍 #Repost @olgaputanodesigns ・・・ I have one more cabled/textured yoke from my book to share with you (and one more colorwork yoke to reveal!). This is Jana sweater! Designed with @primroseyarnco Roan DK in “Twilight”. I loved working on this one! 😍 . You can preorder my book “Only Yoking” on several websites! If you’re in the US, you can also order it from my website with a choice of a signed copy if you wish. I’ll have the preorders up for a couple of weeks longer - if you want to make sure you get the book as soon as it is released in early April, I encourage you to order soon 🙃 . Thank you for all of your support and love for this project! I have one more yoke to show you tomorrow 🥰 . . . . #olgaputanodesigns #onlyyokingbook #janasweater #primroseyarnco #yokeknitting #yokesweater #cablesweater #cablestitch #instaknits #knitting #neulonta #tricot #tricotaddict #strikke #strikstrikstrik #knitknitknit #knitdesigner #knitdesign #designersoninstagram #knittingpattern #knittingbook #knitaddict #sweaterknitting #sweaterknittersofinstagram #sweaterknit #ourmakerlife #knitting_inspiration #knitspiration https://www.instagram.com/p/CpVXBDHLzaK/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[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

[skeinyarns]

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Have you seen the spoilers for Interpretations Vol 5? All of the designs are just stunning. The entire collection is being released tonight (yay!) and we have the yarn for the Dynamic Trio Shawl in the shop right now! Joji used our Top Draw Sock in the colourways Tango, Sway and Flight. #Repost @jojilocat ・・・ Interpretations Vol.5 is coming up tomorrow night (Thursday for some of you). This is a very special edition, our 5th Anniversary working together… It marks a huge milestone. ✨ Since @veerarain and I are showing you previews of our designs for each of the six words that compose this book, it’s now time to show you what I did for Movement. I designed the DYNAMIC TRIO shawl, and I used 3 special colors of Top Draw Sock that @skeinyarn created for us: Sway, Flight and Tango. Stripes and waves dance in this rhythmic 3 color shawl… Like the water from this glacial waterfall. 📔 You can get your print copy from @pompommag or clicking the link in our bio. You can also get it from your Local Yarn Store (tell them to get a few copies if they haven’t already 😉) Single patterns and digital copies will be available for sale with the book release too. #interpretations5 #interpretationsbooks #jojiandveera #pompommag #pompombooks #veeravalimaki #jojilocatelli #knitting #knitstagram #knittersofinstagram #knitting_inspiration #knitters #knittingbooks #skeinyarn #skeinyarnaustralia 💦

[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]

Lovely Lace Knits by Gabrielle Vezina

It will soon be fall, so new knitting patterns and yarns are showing up and so are some books. I decided to offer this one on lace knitting because, on the one hand it is knitting, but on the other it is lace knitting, that is, knitting with tiny holes to make patterns. So, you don't really want little holes in serious winter wear, but you can enjoy them in the fall.

The book explains the basics of lace knitting but presumes some skill. Almost all the patterns are marked intermediate and only 1 hat and matching mittens are advanced beginner. It offers 16 patterns: 2 sweaters, 2 tops, 4 scarves/shawls, 3 pairs of socks, and 2 hats, 1 scrunchie and 1 pair of mittens. The photography is beautiful as you can see, and the book offers exceptionally large and clear charts for the lace patterning.

You see here in green on the cover Pine Cone Sweater, then in Samara Cardigan in a greyed rose holding 2 yarns together, one of them mohair blend, Winter Wheat Scarf, and the Amarelle Sweater in blue with plenty of bobbles. The Solstice Top in yellow is a nice transitional piece in wool, and the Soft Breeze Shawl in mottled pinks and greens.

Here is the website which links to the sellers too: https://gabriellevezina.com/my-book-lovely-lace-knits/

[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

[jill-knits]

Janine Bajus aka The Feral Knitter http://bit.ly/2qNtWCc Let Janine teach you how to make colors sing. Just reading this is a color thrill. #feralknitter #joyofcolor #knittingbooks #strandedknitting #knittersoftheworld #colorknitting #knitdesign #jillwolcottknits

[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