This Yahoo! Group is a good place for new knitters to get advice. Some members of the group also meet in person in and around Boston. (See Knitting Groups page for details on this and other knitting groups in the area.)Vogue Knitting Magazine Editors: Vogue Knitting
Great all-around reference. Covers tons of knitting techniques, with step-by-step photos and illustrations. Includes a glossary of knitting terms and abbreviations used in patterns, which is a big help. (*****)
Montse Stanley: Knitter's Handbook
Dry reading, and almost too comprehensive and detailed — I definitely would have been put off if I had picked this up as a beginner. But where else can you find instructions for more than 30 different methods of casting on? (***)
Debbie Stoller: Stitch 'n Bitch: The Knitter's Handbook
Good beginner's book, with a range of projects to help you get started. Many patterns are geared toward the 20-something set, but others would work for any age. (****)
Debbie Stoller: Stitch 'n Bitch Nation
Debbie Stoller's second knitting book takes it to the next level, with advice on understanding knitting patterns and changing them to suit your size and style preferences. It also spotlights knitting community, with profiles of Stitch 'n' Bitches around the world and patterns and tips from knitters across the country — including Boston's own Stitch 'n' Bitchers Trinity Muller and Christine Quirion . (****)
Alice and Jade Starmore: The Children's Collection
Although it's out of print, it's worth tracking down a copy of this book of patterns for classic children's knits — or any of Alice Starmore's other books. Most of the patterns in this book feature Starmore's trademark Fair Isle and Aran styles. (****)
Vicki Square: The Knitter's Companion: Expanded and Updated (The Companion series)
Handy reference of knitting techniques, sized to carry in your knitting bag. Also includes size charts, needle and swatch gauges, and lots more.
Includes reviews of yarns, books, knitting tools, discussion forums, etc. 
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His journals can be thought-provoking, calming, inspirational, sometimes even irritating, but are pretty much always worth reading. Watch his interview on Oregon Public Broadcasting, try an issue of the Chronicles, or read one of his books
I got a postcard today from Knitting Needs in Norwell:
Knitting Needs is closing!! Huge sale starts Saturday Oct. 15 at 9am
All yarns 45% off, all books, needles patterns and notions are 35% off
(classes will continue through November)
293 Washington Street, Norwell, MA 02061
781-6599-0200
www.knittingneedscrochetcravings.com
Posted by: Michelle | October 15, 2005 at 06:28 PM