Leisure Arts Donna Kooler's Encyclopedia of Knitting Definitely not your grandmother's knitting book. Thanks to Hollywood's newfound obsession and updated, stylish designs, a whole new generation has caught on to the art of knitting. For those just starting out or veteran knitters, expert Donna Kooler's newest, Encyclopedia of Knitting, will get those needles clicking. This comprehensive guide covers all the basics, from the history of knitting, tools, and materials, to how-to instructions for 164 stitches and stitch patterns, with tons of photos and diagrams to show the way. Includes instructions for both right-handed and left-handed knitters, with narrative directions and symbols to make learning easier. Contemporary projects by today's top knitting designers are suitable for a variety of experience levels and include a man's vest, a baby's dress, and decorative pillows. If the runaway success of her two previous Encyclopedia* volumes is any indication (and we certainly think so!), this one has 'bestseller' written all over it.
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Leisure Arts is a leading publisher and distributor of “how-to” and lifestyle publications with emphasis on creative crafts, needlework, decorating, and entertaining. Leisure Arts is located in Little Rock, AR.
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34 of 34 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great pattern reference book......,
This review is from: Donna Kooler's Encyclopedia of Knitting (Leisure Arts #15914) (Donna Kooler's Series) (Paperback)
Donna Kooler has done it again. Like her Encyclopedia of Crochet, the ENCYCLOPEDIA OF KNITTING is a must-have resource for your knitting-crocheting library. EN is divided into three major sections: 1/ history and other basic information; 2/ a few dozen knitting projects (scarves, pullover, hat or two, beautiful pullover shawl in kaleidoscopic pattern, a toy or two, dog jackets, socks); 3/ `Knitting Pattern Gallery'.
The Knitting Pattern Gallery shows pages and pages of various pattern swatches with instructions on how to make each of them. I find making a swatch a really good thing to do before I become immersed (and embroiled) in a larger project. Some of these patterns are quite complicated and definitely beyond the skills at hand of the new knitter. Others are doable. If you are working on a complex pattern and want a little guidance, Kooler's books are handy to have nearby. I refer to them all the time. Sometimes you just need to see a stitch up close to determine whether or not you can tackle it. ***** for patterns; **** for projects
37 of 38 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Good for general info but project pattern full of errors,
By "malonebegley" (Charlottesville, VA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Donna Kooler's Encyclopedia of Knitting (Leisure Arts #15914) (Donna Kooler's Series) (Paperback)
While this book may be a good general reference, be careful when starting any of its projects. I tried to make the "elegant beaded scarf" and found the pattern so full of errors (in some cases the stitches in a row just didn't add up!) that I had to get out some graph paper and redesign the beading. Luckily, the scarf came out beautifully, but it was a frustrating experience. I'm not going to risk trying the other patterns in the book - I don't want to waste expensive yarn.
30 of 35 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
A fun Knitter's Encyclopedia with great projects!,
By Sheri Smith (Spin2Knit in E. Tennessee) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Donna Kooler's Encyclopedia of Knitting (Leisure Arts #15914) (Donna Kooler's Series) (Paperback)
What I especially like about this knitting book is that it shows a variety of techniques from basics to entrelac, from beading to fair isle, from felting/fulling to beautiful lace work... along with a nice stitch dictionary. 22 projects by well known knitters included in the large sized, substantial book. Definitely worth the retail price! And it'd make a great gift for yourself... or for any knitter--beginning to experienced.I'll be knitting the a few of the patterns from it very soon: the fulled baby mary janes, the fulled hat, and the fulled sheep with my handspun yarns. Buy it! You won't regret it.
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BASIC SKILLS OF KNITTING-casting on, knitting and purling, binding off-are basic because they are the heart of knitting. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
insert the working needle, reverse knitting, reverse stockinette ground, wrap yarn clockwise, source needle, purled side, backstitch method, stockinette fabric, selvage stitches, wrapped stitches, skip first stitch, yarn counterclockwise, purl bump, knit second stitch, ribbon knitting, repeat rows, stitch knitwise, knit side, working strand, stitch purlwise, knit cable, slide sts, working yarn, purl stitches, purl side Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Fair Isle, Dark Green, Dark Red, Lion Brand Yarn, Intermediate Finished, Nicky Epstein, Lily Chin, Experienced Finished, New Wool, Lamb's Pride, Nature Spun, Rep Rows, Wool Pak, Army Blatt, Fiber Trends, Next Rnd, Sky Blue, Susan Bates New!
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BASIC SKILLS OF KNITTING-casting on, knitting and purling, binding off-are basic because they are the heart of knitting. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
insert the working needle, reverse knitting, reverse stockinette ground, wrap yarn clockwise, source needle, purled side, backstitch method, stockinette fabric, selvage stitches, wrapped stitches, skip first stitch, yarn counterclockwise, purl bump, knit second stitch, ribbon knitting, repeat rows, stitch knitwise, knit side, working strand, stitch purlwise, knit cable, slide sts, working yarn, purl stitches, purl side Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Fair Isle, Dark Green, Dark Red, Lion Brand Yarn, Intermediate Finished, Nicky Epstein, Lily Chin, Experienced Finished, New Wool, Lamb's Pride, Nature Spun, Rep Rows, Wool Pak, Army Blatt, Fiber Trends, Next Rnd, Sky Blue, Susan Bates New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- Vogue Knitting: The Ultimate Knitting Book by Vogue Knitting Magazine Editors on page 28, and Back Matter
- No Idle Hands: The Social History of American Knitting by Anne Macdonald in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Prehistoric Textiles: The Development of Cloth in the Neolithic and Bronze Ages with Special Reference to the Aegean by E.J.W. Barber in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- History of Costume by Blanche Payne in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- A History of Hand Knitting by Richard Rutt in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
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