Knitting Reference Library

This is my own reference library for knitting. I used the TKGA Reference Bibliography as a guideline. Most of the books were purchased on eBay; I tried not to pay too much, but I admit I did get stung a couple of times. I still like the process of using eBay, and I also used Amazon but much less often, with the one caveat: know what you are looking at before you bid or buy. I always checked for the current price at Barnes and Noble, and I also checked the Library of Congress for publishing information including ISBN and publication date. This information helps in knowing that you are getting what you pay for. I also choose not to buy "New" but also not to buy below "Good." I was fortunate that all of the books I received looked like new, with no marking, torn pages, or marks of abuse.

As an aside, after buying many of my books, I discovered another TKGA list, much shorter, that I wish I had found earlier. Lucky I am a book lover by nature or I could have been very unhappy. Good luck!


220 Aran Stitches: Includes Diamonds, Cables, Twists, Honeycombs, Textures, Panels, Backgrounds. London: Collins & Brown, 1998. Print.
Bestor, Leslie Ann. Cast On, Bind Off: 54 Step-by-step Methods. North Adams, MA: Storey, 2012. EBook:other.
Buss, Katharina. Big Book of Knitting. New York: Sterling Pub., 2008. Print. Special Edition for Creative Home Arts Club
Crompton, Claire. The Knitter's Bible. Newton Abbot: David & Charles, 2004. Print.
Fisher, Margaret E. Seven Things That Can "Make or Break" a Sweater. Cabin John, MD: Vanduki, 2008. Print.
The Harmony Guide to Knitting Stitches, Volume 1. London: Lyric  Limited, 1984. Print.
The Harmony Guide to Knitting Stitches, Volume 2. London: Lyric  Limited, 1988. Print.
The Harmony Guides to Knitting Stitches, Volume 3. London: Lyric  Limited, 1990. Print.
Haxell, Kate, ed. The Harmony Guides Knit Edgings & Trims: 150 Stitches. Loveland, CO: Interweave, 2009. Print.
Hiatt, June, and Jesse Hiatt. The Principles of Knitting: Methods and Techniques of Hand Knitting. New York: Touchstone, 2012. EBook:other.
Hiatt, June. The Principles of Knitting: Methods and Techniques of Hand Knitting. New York: Simon & Schuster, 1988. 150. Print.
Johns, Susie, ed. The Harmony Guides Colorwork Stitches: 250 Designs to Knit. Loveland, CO: Interweave LLC, 2009. Print.
Kartus, Lisa. Knit Fix: Problem Solving for Knitters. Loveland, CO: Interweave, 2006. Print.
Knight, Erika, ed. The Harmony Guides: 101 Stitches to Knit. Loveland, CO: Interweave LLC, 2008. Print. Box Set of Cards
Knight, Erika, ed. The Harmony Guides Cables & Arans: 250 Stitches to Knit. Loveland, CO: Interweave, 2007. Print.
Knight, Erika, ed. The Harmony Guides Knit & Purl: 250 Stitches to Knit. Loveland, CO: Interweave, 2007. Print.
Knight, Erika, ed. The Harmony Guides Lace & Eyelets: 250 Stitches to Knit. Loveland, CO: Interweave, 2007. Print.
Knitting School: A Complete Course. New York: Sterling Pub., 2003. Print.
Kooler, Donna. Donna Kooler's Encyclopedia of Knitting. Little Rock, AR: Leisure Arts, 2004. Print.
Maghetti, Maggie. Knitting in Plain English. New York: Thomas Dunne, 2007. Print.
Malcolm, Trisha. The Best of Vogue Knitting Magazine: 25 Years of Articles, Techniques, and Expert Advice. New York: Sixth&Spring, 2007. Print.
Mondragon, Rick, and Elaine Rowley. The Knitter's Handbook: [essential Skills & Helpful Hints from Knitter's Magazine.]. Sioux Falls, SD.: XRX, 2005. Print.
Mountford, Debra, ed. The Harmony Guide to Aran and Fair Isle Knitting: Patterns, Techniques, and Stitches. New York: Crown Trade Paperbacks, 1995. Print.
Nargi, Lela. Knitting around the World: A Multistranded History of a Time-honored Tradition. Minneapolis: Voyageur, 2011. Print.
Radcliffe, Margaret, and John Polak. Circular Knitting Workshop: Essential Techniques to Master Knitting in the round. North Adams, MA: Storey Pub., LLC, 2012. EBook:other.
Righetti, Maggie. Knitting in Plain English. New York: St. Martin's, 2007. Print.
Square, Vicki. The Knitter's Companion: Expanded and Updated! Loveland, CO: Interweave, 2010. Print.
Stanley, Montse. Reader's Digest Knitter's Handbook: A Comprehensive Guide to the Principles and Techniques of Handknitting. Pleasantville, NY: Reader's Digest Association, 1999. Print.
Thomas, Mary. Mary Thomas's Knitting Book. New York: Dover Publications, 1972. Print. Originally published in 1938 by Hodder and Stroughton, Ltd., London.
Threads Magazine, ed. Hand-Knitting Techniques from Threads Magazine. Newtown, CT: Taunton, 1991. Print.
Vogue Knitting Magazine, ed. Vogue Knitting - The Ultimate Knitting Book. New York: Sixth&Spring, 2002. Print.
Vogue Knitting Quick Reference: The Ultimate Portable Knitting Companion. New York: Sixth & Spring, 2003. Print.
Vogue Knitting Stitchionary Volume One: Knit and Purl The Ultimate Stitch Dictionary from the Editors of Vogue Knitting Magazine. New York: Sixth & Spring, 2012. Print.
Vogue Knitting Stitchionary Volume Six: Edgings The Ultimate Stitch Dictionary from the Editors of Vogue Knitting Magazine. New York: Sixth & Spring, 2011. Print.
Vogue Knitting Stitchionary Volume Two: Cables The Ultimate Stitch Dictionary from the Editors of Vogue Knitting Magazine. New York: Sixth & Spring, 2012. Print.
Wiseman, Nancie. The Knitter's Book of Finishing Techniques. Woodinville, WA: Martingale, 2002. Print.
Zimmermann, Elizabeth. Knitting Without Tears: Basic Techniques and Easy-to-Follow Directions for Garments to Fit All Sizes. New York: Simon & Schuster, 1971. Print.

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