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Nancy Queen (Author), Mary Ellen O'Connell (Author)
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Publication Date: August 19, 2008 | Series: Chicks with Sticks
Chicks, start your sticks! This time it’s all about knitting


Stop letting worry knit your brows, ladies. Let go of your fear of knitting, and take hold of The Chicks with Sticks® Guide to Knitting. With more than 30 simple, chic projects plus simple step-by-step instructions, this book is the complete guide to starting and enjoying this fun, rewarding hobby. New knitters can finish up their first projects in a weekend; more advanced beginners (that is, the ones who have knitted scarves before) can move to the next level. Call your posse and settle down in the living room or at the coffeehouse. The Chicks with Sticks will take care of the rest, from essential tools and materials to basic lessons to more than 30 doable projects, including cool belts, beautiful scarves, felted bags, stylish wraps, and snuggly sweaters.

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About the Author

Nancy Queen is one of the Chicks with Sticks, the creators of a popular line of knitting and crochet patterns sold in yarn shops. A popular designer and instructor, she is the author of Crochet for Tots.

Mary Ellen O’Connell, the other Chick, is a lifelong knitter who creates knitting patterns for her own line, Meo Designs, as well as for the Chicks with Sticks.

Both Chicks live near Philadelphia.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 160 pages
  • Publisher: Potter Craft (August 19, 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0823006751
  • ISBN-13: 978-0823006755
  • Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 0.5 x 10 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (36 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #30,015 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Nancy Queen
Nancy Queen is a fashion merchandiser turned garment designer whose work has been featured in national magazines including Vogue Knitting and Interweave Knits. She is the owner of NobleKnits, a company with patterns available across the U.S. Nancy also sells her kits on QVC.

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41 of 42 people found the following review helpful
Not a bad book October 5, 2008
By Tammy
Format:Paperback
I only gave this book four stars strictly because of the lack of instructions. This book does great explaining the purl and knit stitches and basic methods. But beyond that you're not going to find much. It does include fabulous and beautiful projects that doesn't look like something your grandmother would wear (the whole reason I bought it). I would have liked more tips on troubleshooting and solving common knitting problems. But this book does do a good job explaining the basics. If you want to go beyond the basics and maybe venture into fair isle knitting, get another book.
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39 of 42 people found the following review helpful
Awesome Book! November 13, 2008
Format:Paperback
I absolutely love this book! It covers some the basics; for example they'll show you how to do a garter stitch and the patterns after are garter stitch only. Then they'll show you how to purl, and the patterns after incorporate purling, adding onto the regular knit stitch.

Of course, if you're more advanced at knitting then this book probably isn't for you, but I, as a beginner, absolutely love it! The patterns are pretty neat too (I have yet to finish or start one).
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26 of 27 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I taught myself how to knit with this book. However, I found their diagrams somewhat hard to follow and had to supplement the instruction with other knitting books. I found the Stitch n' Bitch Knitters Handbook to have better, more complete beginner instructions and diagrams.

The patterns are very cute, though, which is why I selected this book for beginning my knitting habit. I've made three items so far, including the men's sweater, and have found the patterns fairly easy to follow. They are nicely broken down and they don't jump into the terminology too quickly.

The main reason I gave the book 3 stars is because although the patterns are cute, particularly the women's garments, they are made with very expensive yarns that are not easily substituted without sacrificing the style which makes them cute. For example, they use mohair for two sweaters, which really should not be substituted for another yarn. Mohair is also hard for a beginner to work with, but they don't discuss at all the difficulties of working with it. They also use very expensive handspun, hand-dyed yarns for some sweaters. The sweaters are very nice, but would not be cute without the unique look of the handspun and hand-dyed yarn. A cheaper, bulky wool could be substituted, but I don't think it would be worth making because the patterns by themselves are very basic and the finished product would be rather boring.
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Beginner
I am very pleased with this product. I know a little about knitting and wanted to learn a few more of the basics besides just straight knitting. Read more
Published 2 months ago by R. Morton
Wonderful book!
I got this one as a companion to the Guide to Crochet and I love this one too! I crochet more than knit and have a hard time following knit patterns usually but this book is great... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Alpacas of Alagaesia
Easy to understand
As my first time knitting, I found this book to be very easy to understand. The instructions are very thorough!
Published 4 months ago by Kristin Wing
Modern patterns for modern beginners
I ordered this book along with another knitting book. While it's not 5 stars like I gave the other book (Stitch 'N Bitch), it is a very good companion book even if its not by the... Read more
Published 4 months ago by sewretrospected
Good book for getting back into knitting
I was a beginner knitter and then didn't knit for about 2 years, so this book was perfect for getting back into knitting and trying some more advanced projects without feeling... Read more
Published 4 months ago by I. Jeffers
Chicks rock
Actually, this was for a friend that was looking for it and had me helping as well. She told me she didn't care whether the book was new or used. She just wanted it BAD! Read more
Published 5 months ago by roz59
Great book!
I've been knitting for years but had only known the most basic stitch (the garter stitch aka regular knit stitch). Read more
Published 9 months ago by Kitty
Finally!
I've been trying for several years to teach myself to knit and crochet. After using a few different 'how to' resources, I would get really frustrated and give up until a few months... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Coastal Reader
Just OK
I'm a begining knitter and to me this book is just OK. I would not have been able to teach myself to knit from this book. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Reader
Learn to Knit
Just learning to knit and this book provides a lot of information on basics, but will guide you along the path as you practice and advance to higher levels. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Original Flatlander
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repeat rows, stitch guide, color sequence, main color, working inc row, work remaining sts, heavy worsted weight yarn, finishing needle, width sleeve width, various finishing techniques, repeat across row, work until piece measures, armhole depth, armhole shaping, cap shaping, using whipstitch, circular needles, neck shaping, sleeve shaping, neck depth, test swatch, rib stitch, bind off loosely, straight needles, cable needle
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Getting It All Together, Knitting Shorthand, Knit the Knit, Purl the Purl, Bag Opening, Abbreviation Key, Finishing Note, Lattice Stitch Pattern, Completed Chest Measurements, Fair Isle, Broken Rib Stitch Pattern, Purl the Knit, Completed Measurements Approximately, Knit the Purl, Plymouth Baby Alpaca Brush
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