Looking for some knitting resources to help increase your knitting game? Here are some of the books that I’ve used and collected over the years that I recommend for the avid knitter.
I’ve got quite the collection of books that I use for inspiration as I design patterns, learn new techniques, and use for reference.
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Beginner Knitting Books
- Stitch n’Bitch by Debbie Stoller (The book I used to teach myself knitting at the very beginning of my journey.)
- Knitting for Dummies
Knitting Projects Books
- design it, knit it babies by Debbie Bliss
- Twinkle’s Town & Country Knits by Wenlan Chia
- Scarf Style by Pam Allen
Intermediate Knitting Books
- Stitch n’ Bitch: Superstar Knitting – by Debbie Stoller
- Knitting in Plain English – by Maggie Righetti
Advanced Knitting Books
- Knitting the Perfect Fit: Essential Fully Fashioned Shaping Techniques for Designer Results – by Melissa Leapman
- Mastering Color Knitting: Simple Instructions for Stranded, Intarsia, and Double Knitting – by Melissa Leapman
- Finishing School: A Master Class for Knitters – by Deborah Newton
Knitting Reference Books
- Field Guide to Knitting: How to Identify, Select, and Work Virtually Every Stitch – by Jackie Pawlowski
- Cast On Bind Off: 54 Step-by-Step Methods – by Leslie Ann Bestor
- Cast On, Bind Off: 211 Ways to Begin and End Your Knitting – by Cap Sease
- Increase Decrease: 99 Step-by-Step Methods – by Judith Durant
- The Knitter’s Book of Knowledge – by Debbie Bliss
- 750 Knitting Stitches: The Ultimate Knit Stitch Bible – by St. Martin’s Griffin
- Vogue Knitting: The Ultimate Knitting Book
- Knitter’s Handbook: A Comprehensive Guide to the Principles and Techniques of Handknitting
- A Treasury of Knitting Patterns – by Barbara G. Walker
- A Second Treasury of Knitting Patterns – by Barbara G. Walker
- Charted Knitting Designs: A Third Treasury of Knitting Patterns – by Barbara G. Walker
- A Fourth Treasury of Knitting Patterns – by Barbara G. Walker
- The Principles of Knitting – by June Hemmons Hiatt
- 200 Fair Isle Motifs: A Knitter’s Dictionary
Knitwear Design Books
- Creating Knitwear Designs – by Pat Ashforth and Steve Plummer
- Charts Made Simple: Understanding Knitting Charts Visually – by JC Briar
- Sweater Design in Plain English – by St. Martin’s Griffin
- Knitting Pattern Essentials: Adapting and Drafting Knitting Patterns for Great Knitwear – by Sally Melville
- Knitwear Design Workshop: A Comprehensive Guide to Handknits – by Shirley Paden
- Designing a Knitwear Collection: From Inspiration to Finished Garment – by Lisa Donofrio-Ferrezza & Marilyn Hefferen
- Knitwear Fashion Design – by Maite Lafuente