Honest, direct troubleshooting for all your knitting woes!
351453
I'm a problem-solving knitter, I'd already figured out what to do if I dropped stitches. I'd even figure out how to fix cables several rows down. This book is still immensely useful for people like me, because there's still a lot of stuff that I just have not done. (Like knit sweaters that are supposed to fit actual adults. I've knit sweaters for my toddler goddaughter, and it's a great excuse for ignoring the whole measuring thing since she lives 1,500 miles away.)

Now I can feel prepared for anything and feel like a wizard!

And seriously, the yarn fiber info in the back is just useful no matter how beginner or advanced you are. Get this book and learn that silk stretches like whoa. Don't be like me and knit a silk blend lace scarf for a friend that blocked out to 140% of its original knit size.
1111650
This book is fantastic!  No need to knit a gauge swatch!  No need to confine yourself to the yarn (or yarn weight) specified in the pattern!  No need to anxiously measure and compare your knitted fabric to the specified measurements in the pattern as a double check on your tension!  What could be better?  To be honest, I was worried at first because I didn't fully understand the mechanics of how the curl construction worked -- specifically how you keep increasing the size once you knit through all the rows on the provided chart (which just shows the first repeat).  Silly me.  It is very straightforward once you have it on your needles and look again at the chart.  It's really just a matter of popping in a stitch marker to identify each new repeat (the yellow portion of the chart which repeats and forms the main fabric) and then knitting onward.  Ms. Hammersen creates beautiful and interesting fabrics especially considering you are knitting only a tiny motif (about 14 stitches and 12 rows) for the most complicated patterns.  These are ideal projects to work on while riding in the car, having a glass of wine, or doing any other sort of distracting (but hands-free) activity.  Best of all, this book is an opportunity to radically reduce your yarn stash because any yarn will work.  The multiple illustrations for each pattern make it easy to decidewhich patterns will work best with the available yarn in your stash.  Along those lines, for those reviewers complaining that no needle sizes were specified, this is another worry-free feature.  You only need to use a needle within the range specified for the weight of your yarn.  After a handful of rows, you will be able to see if you would prefer the fabric to be looser (size up) or tighter (size down).  I am looking forward to trying most (if not all) of the patterns in the book.
1356738
I really like this book.

There are knits and there are knits. Some look like your young kid did them, and some look like they were done by professional master knitters.

This will help you get into the latter class.

The book won't by itself make you a master knitter, but it will help you with one small detail that can make or break a knitting project.

Are you knitting a scarf or blanket and want your cast on and bind off to look the same? There's a table of matching cast ons and bind offs in the front. In fact, there are tables in the front to help you find stretchy, firm, decorative and every other kind of cast on and bind off you could ever need.

And each one has clear instructions and illustrations of each step to make it easy to do.

I thought I was going to like this, but I was wrong. I love it! I think you will, too!
4152531
Love,Love,Love this book!! I've been knitting for 10 years before I found this book.  I saw the knitted
cowl/scarf on a friend and she told me about the book where she got the pattern & I went online & purchased
book right away!!!
1501415
This is a great book!  I was in the middle of knitting my second pair of socks on dpns - so fiddly!  I searched on Amazon for a book because I figured there had to be a better way to knit socks.  This book is fantastic.  I'm already half-way through the first pair of socks.  Each pattern is sectioned off very nicely so it's easy to follow along.  Nice mix of patterns, too.  Anyone would be able to pick out a mix of patterns that they love.  There are some pretty inventive and creative patterns included.  I just looked up the errata and fixed it in the book in under 10 minutes.  Not uncommon in pattern books to have a few little errors.

Love this book.  I would buy it again in a second!
91561
I love reviewing good books just as much as I hate reviewing bad ones and no sooner had I seen this book than I knew I had to recommend it.

I learnt to knit as a child and I never attempted any bigger projects. I then re-learnt it using Debbie Bliss's books and then I really got interested in knitting.

I actually got "The Knitter's Bible" because I found out it's the only book I know - apart from Bliss's&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/How-to-Knit-The-Definitive-Knitting-Course-Complete-with-Step-by-Step-Techniques-Stitch-Library-and-Projects-for-Your-Home-and-Family/dp/1570761450/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">How to Knit: The Definitive Knitting Course Complete with Step-by-Step Techniques, Stitch Library, and Projects for Your Home and Family</a>&nbsp;- which explains the entrelac technique. I thought other techniques would be mentioned as well. This turned out to be true.

Are you confused by the yarn labels and don't really differentiate between sport and DK?

Don't you know which yarn to make to produce a particular garment?

Have you always wanted to see a description and a diagram next to each other, just to compare and finally understand one of those?

Have you been hearing about this strange felting thing and wanted to find out what it's all about without actually buying special books yet?

Have you always wanted to know how to make knitted buttons without the button-making sets?

Do you want to know how to adjust the number of stitches in you Aran sweater where the cables only appear at the front?

These are only few of the questions answered in "The Knitter's Bible". It's fascinating that such a small book contains that much information! Great both as a reference book and a nice reading for knitting fans.
972944
I am so relieved that I stumbled on this little gem of a book!  I've been thinking about starting an Etsy store, but I've been feeling too overwhelmed by it all, particularly, yes -- by how to make sure my creations get seen among the thousands; well, this fab little book is a fun, clear, direct,and user friendly way as to how to make that happen in practical, understandable terms.  The tone is earthy and encouraging, and what's really great is that at the end of each very brief to-the-point chapter is a "To Do" to create a checklist to set you immediately on your path.  She did all the research (as it's all based in personal/professional, day-to-day experience with her own Etsy stores) and she so generously gives us the best fruit of that labor, in easy-to-digest bites!  Thank you, Stacey, for such a terrifically, specifically helpful little book!
895199
I just purchased this book for my knitting book collection as it seems you can never have enough books on knitting!  I would compare it with Stitch N Bitch as it is a good way for a beginner to learn how to knit and the wit in it is really funny.

Although I am more of an intermediate knitter, I still love the patterns and really picked up some good tricks in this book.  I love that she mentions the magic loop method and actually describes how to do it (which is lacking in a lot of books that mention magic loop).  The patterns are gorgeous and somewhat funky I would say, and some of the stitches that are explained are really well written out and understandable.

It really is a good read as I just sat down and read it and thoroughly enjoyed it.  I would highly recommend it to anyone who is learning to knit.  But I would also recommend it for the more experienced knitter for the patterns, techniques and also just the plain wit and joy of a good knitting book.
3519122
This is my favorite knitting book I have every owned. Very specific instructions...mix with youtube videos and you'll be knitting in no time! The patterns are a good variety, and the fact that you're knitting scarves and such really helps you to master patterns. Good book.
4434131
I'd tried to learn how to knit before, using one of those booklets from a craft store, to no avail.  So I was a little apprehensive when I picked up Stoller's book in the bookstore--would her instructions be any clearer?  But, since I loved the title, and a quick scan revealed the book to be an easy, entertaining read, I picked it up.

Boy, am I glad I did.  Not only did Stoller teach me how to knit (one scarf at a time!), I was inspired to try my hand at a hoodie just a couple of months after I started knitting.  The instructions and illustrations are very clear, and the book is laid out in such a way that you build on your skills naturally.  Even now, after 3 years of knitting, I still go to this book first when I have a question--it has never let me down.

Highly, highly recommended, both for the how-to's and for the cute projects.  So go for it--get your knit on!
3443028
great book on chart reading!  i was so apprehensive about doing patterns with charts because i was very easily confused but this book took the mystery right out of them!  very well written and easy to understand with diagrams.  this is a must have book for every knitter!  i have done lots of patterns now using charts with no problem at all!
3904304
I received this book in two days.  Was thrilled with the time frame and  even more thrilled with the book.  I am an intermediate knitter.  Everything is written in very easy to understand language.  The patterns look intricate but I think I will be able to knit them without too many problems as they are very self explanatory and easy to read.  Lots of explanations through the book.  Am very happy I purchased it and would definitely recommend it to others who are thinking of purchasing it.  These will be my next winter projects!  : )  5 stars!
2138299
This book is exactly what I was looking for, as a beginning knitter intimidated by making the leap from basic projects to those involving increases/decreases, cables, circular needles, etc.  My local yarn shop seems to offer classes either for absolute beginners or for experts, but nothing in between.  It seems you're supposed to "absorb" knowledge by muddling through projects and asking experts for help.  For someone who likes a more systematic approach, this book is the missing link!

There's an introductory section describing things like how to test your gauge and a bit of the logic of how different stitches relate to each other.  I've never seen this material (what the author calls "stitch mount") laid out anywhere before, and it's a fascinating, although very dense, read. The rest of the book consists of a series of tutorials, each of which is built around creating a small sample swatch.  You can do things with the swatches like make pillow covers or continue the pattern to make scarves.  The tutorials are divided into sections: knit and purl (really more about reading written patterns and charts and using stitch markers, since the book assumes you already know how to knit and purl, as well as cast on and bind off), basic shaping techniques, cables and crossed stitches, lace and openwork, and knitting in rounds.  The book is designed to be worked through in order, but I imagine if you already know some of this material you can just skim those sections without doing the knitting itself.

The layout of the book is fantastic, with big photos, visually appealing text, and a nice lay-flat spiral binding.  If you're a design-oriented person, I think you'll appreciate it.  It feels very modern without being one of those kitschy, "knit a beer can holder with a skull and crossbones" kind of books.

I also bought "The Knitter's Handbook" by Eleanor Van Zandt.  That book contains a lot of short patterns for different textures and cables.  It makes a nice complement to this book, giving you additional things to practice on, as well as covering color, which this book doesn't.  I find "The Knitter's Handbook" on its own a little daunting; "Fearless Knitting Workbook" is definitely more pedagogically oriented and more visually appealing.
4200243
This book combines all three of my loves: natural dyeing, spinning and knitting and clearly explains the methods that were used to achieve the final result which is clearly illustrated.  I can't stop reading this book!  I haven't gone to bed as early as I have been since I got this book since I was a kid.  When I see these patterns in EZ's books, I want to make them but they don't seem like the type of items I would really wear.  I hate to make something that won't get used, no matter how fun the knitting is.  These finished items look totally updated.  Maybe it is the cute model but you really want to make them!  There is nothing much in the book as far as technical info that I haven't got in another book but the way everything is integrated into one book makes it a pleasure to review.  If I could write just one book in my lifetime, this would be what I would want to produce.
1137100
Covering embroidery, canvas work, rugmaking, applique, knitting, patchwork, macrame, quilting, lacemaking and crochet (and each of these in detail with projects to try), you cant fault this book. I got it out recently to remind myself how to knit on 4 needles- all the info I needed was there, clearly presented. Some of the projects look slightly dated now but that's the only weakness. Every knitter/ sewing enthusiast should have this in their collection
2490464
Love this book!  As expected, the Amy Herzog clear and concise level of detail is there in her instructions in this book as well.  After attending the Knitting Boutique's Maryland retreat last year where Amy was the featured weekend instructor for sweater knitting, I knew I had to get her sweater books.  I'm fairly knew at knitting sweaters (2 completed and 1 vest) and really appreciate that when following Amy's instructions, I can actually not only knit an attractive sweater, but create one that also fits to a T.
906440
I am not an expert knitter, and I need patterns with explicit instructions. If you find yourself in the same position, this is the book for you. Amy Singer's patterns are easy to follow - not to mention beautiful - and she scatters knitting tips throughout the book. She also goes into great detail about various fibers and what to expect when you use them. I am the happy owner of this book and have an amazing work of art (my new pullover) to prove it!