Stitch 'n Bitch: The Knitter's Handbook

Knitting is hot, with 4 million newcomers in the last few years joining a core group of 38,000,000 knitters nationwide. And these are primarily young, creative, connected chicks with sticks who are coming together in living rooms, knitting cafes, and chic yarn stores, and making everything from funky hats to bikinis.

In Stitch 'n Bitch, Debbie Stoller-founder of the first Stitch 'n Bitch knitting group in New York City-covers every aspect of knitting and the knitting-together lifestyle: the how-to, the when-to, the what-to, the why-to. Writing with wit and attitude (The Knitty-Gritty, Blocking for Blockheads), she explains the different types of needles and yarns (and sheep, too) and all the techniques from basic to fancy, knit to purl to cast-off. She also shares her special brand of corrective surgery for when things go wrong, and offers fun and informative sidebars on such topics as how to find the best yarn for less, how to make a buttonhole, knitting etiquette, and what tools to keep in your knitting bag. At the heart of the book are forty stylish patterns: Alien Scarf, Big Bad Baby Blanky, Mohair Hoodie, Kitty and Devil Hat, Cell Phone Cozy, and Wonder Woman Bikini. And for anyone interested: how to start a Stitch 'n Bitch group.

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• Stitch 'n Bitch Superstar Knitting: Go Beyond the Basics
• Stitch 'n Bitch Nation
• Vogue® Knitting The Ultimate Knitting Book: Completely Revised & Updated
• The Knitter's Book of Knowledge: A Complete Guide to Essential Knitting Techniques
• Knitting Without Tears: Basic Techniques and Easy-to-Follow Directions for Garments to Fit All Sizes
• Son of Stitch 'n Bitch: 45 Projects to Knit and Crochet for Men
• The Knitting Answer Book, 2nd Edition: Solutions to Every Problem You'll Ever Face; Answers to Every Question You'll Ever Ask
• 60 Quick Knits for Beginners: Easy Projects for New Knitters in 220 Superwash® from Cascade Yarns® (60 Quick Knits Collection)
• Knitting Needle Set, BCMRUN 22PCS 2mm(B)-8mm(L) Straight Single Pointed Stainless Steel Sweater Needles set(11Pair-11 Size, 14 inches)with Locking Stitch Makers Large-eye Blunt Needles Measure Tap(22)