This beautiful, multifaceted, user-friendly notebook/journal is the perfect companion for anyone committed to exploring his or her creativity or simply consolidating the myriad scraps of paper that currently make up their organizational system. Casual knitters can treat Knit as a general diary for everyday notes, while more prolific knitters and designers can use it as a place to sketch patterns and track progress on complex projects. For all levels of proficiency, the built-in needle gauge / ruler, zip-shut pouch, pocketed dividers, and comprehensive reference sections are indispensable. Among the special reference materials are a needle inventory chart; a calendar of holidays and knitting events; fill-in directories for favorite yarn sources and patterns; yardage requirement charts; and a basic hat pattern sized from baby to adult. Knitters can even learn how to say "yarn shop" in more than twenty languages.
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Melanie Falick is the author of Weekend Knitting (STC, 2003); Kids Knitting (Artisan, 1998); and Knitting in America (Artisan, 1996). She is coauthor of Knitting for Baby (STC, 2002). Formerly the editor-in-chief of Interweave Knits magazine, she is now a senior editor at STC.
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Melanie Falick is the editorial director of STC Craft / Melanie Falick Books an imprint of Stewart, Tabori & Chang and Abrams Books.
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45 of 45 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
What a handy little source of information!,
By game freak "brynne_knits" (Boulder, CO USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Knit: A Personal Handbook (Nelson's Personal Handbook) (Spiral-bound)
I fell in love with the cover of this book and was even happier once I opened it. I'm not a knitting journal type of person, wanting to include yarn ball bands and photos of completed projects in a book. I am, however, a person who wants to be able to do some quick calculations and pattern charting on the go, determine gauge even if I don't have a ruler and figure out what size those dpns in the bottom of my bag really are. The information and tools provided in this book are just enough to let you do all of that in a very compact package. Most helpful for me were the tables for estimated yarn requirements for all types of projects in all sizes and yarn weights. I also appreciated having a standard measurement size chart for men, women and children. As far as tools, I like the gauge ruler and needle sizer near the back, as well as the little zippered pouch in the front. I'm planning to keep yarn needles and a tiny foldable scissors in mine. Graph paper is always useful and the large section in this book should last through quite a few inspired moments where you need to chart something right now. You could gather all of the tools and information provided in this book yourself, but having them all bound together in one stylish little book makes knitting that much more fun.
22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Best Knitting Journal I've Found!,
By Med Student (Dayton, OH) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Knit: A Personal Handbook (Nelson's Personal Handbook) (Spiral-bound)
I was a little hesitant about buying this journal because of a user review that said that it did not have any space for notes about finished projects. The publisher's summary said that it did, but the user said that it didn't. I went ahead and ordered it to figure out this little enigma. As it turns out, the user was commenting on the fact that there are no standard ruled pages to write on. The publisher expects users to write on the graph paper. That is why the graph paper section is so large -- basically everything about your finished projects goes in that section, not just graphs. Really, I think that's ideal. I didn't design my own graphs for all of my projects, but for one project in particular I made several graphs. It's ideal to be able to take several pages to put the graphs in right next to the photos and notes. That is the main reason that I prefer this book over most knitting journals that don't have any graph pages. Finally I can store away those charts that have been lying around on loose leaf paper for the past year!
I also love the knitting needle inventory. I have accumulated many needles at this point and everytime I start a new project I can't remember what I already have and what I don't. The inventory page even lets me keep an organized record of what lengths I have in each size. It records straight, double pointed, and circular needles. The favorite yarn sources is also very helpful, I'm always forgetting which websites have the best deals on which yarns. The knitting holidays section turned out to be exciting because I found out that there's actually a big knitting event in my sister's town. It also includes note lines for each month that I can use to pencil in relatives birthdays, etc. There are also four folder pouches and a zippered plastic pouch to store miscellaneous items. The graph section already mentioned has a line up the outside for a title, then a small line for a date and another for a number. Other than that, there is just the graph design. I think I'll stop in at a craft store to get some corner braces to neatly place photos on some of the pages. That section is the majority of the book. Then there's some basic knitting info: abbreviations, pattern for an all-sizes rolled brim hat, estimated yarn requirements chart for various standard projects (hats, throws, sweaters, etc), standards for body measurements & gauges, a knitting needle gauge and ruler. I also love the elastic band that keeps the book neat and together after you've stuffed it. Incidently, this is sort of a companion to the Weekend Knitting book, which I also highly recommend. The journal has some photos from that book.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Perfect Little Knitting Journal and More!,
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This review is from: Knit: A Personal Handbook (Nelson's Personal Handbook) (Spiral-bound)
I picked this up as an impulse purchase and am really pleased!
First of all, it's just lovely. The cover design is very attractive. The binding is "o rings" and they are concealed by the hard cover- important, because you don't want them caught in your precious yarn! There is a wee plastic zip bag inside which I've found to be perfect for stitch markers and finishing needles, both of which I'm always misplacing. The knitting needle inventory is amazing. I've never seen one so complete and that is what drew me to this book. It covers every size I've ever seen- from 6-0 (.75 mm!) all the way up to size 50! It also allows you to track the length of those needles, as well as dpn's and circ's. There are sections to keep note of your favorite yarn sources, favorite patterns, and a small calendar with space to note dates for yourself (perfect to keep you on track with that blanket you're knitting for your grandma's birthday) as well as major yarn events. All the sections are divided by pocketed dividers with space to write. Perfect for that napkin that you brainstormed that pattern on- at least until you put it in the next section! The next section is all graph paper- perfect for designing your own pattern or merely keeping your thoughts in line. For some reason, doing gauge conversions on graph paper really helps me keep my math in order. The last section is extremely useful for everyone- new and experienced knitters alike. A pattern for an "Emergency Rolled-Brim Hat" that was clearly written by someone who really understands the knitting mind. The introduction says, "...when you need a last-minute gift; when you're faced with a long car ride; when you're itching to knit but dont have time to focus on starting a complicated project." There's also space for you to write down what yarn you used and who you gave a hat to... so you don't accidently give the same gift twice. Following that is a section on Estimating Yarn Requirements and it covers all projects- socks, hats, sweaters, what-have-you. Followed by standard body measurements, standard yarn weights, and a very cool page on finding yarn if you're travelling overseas. Finally, there's a knitting needle gauge & ruler in both US & Metric sizes. One less thing to get tangled in my yarn! I recommend this journal highly. Give it to your favorite knitter and it will be a favorite gift, or give it to yourself!
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