Must-have Knitting Books
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Knitting Without Tears: Basic Techniques and Easy-to-Follow Directions for Garments to Fit All Sizes 4.33 avg rating — 2,521 ratings
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The Knitter's Handy Book of Patterns: Basic Designs in Multiple Sizes and Gauges
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Ann Budd
4.28 avg rating — 951 ratings 6. 
Knitting Rules!: The Yarn Harlot Unravels the Mysteries of Swatching, Stashing, Ribbing & Rolling to Free Your Inner Knitter 4.23 avg rating — 3,895 ratings
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The Knitting Answer Book: Solutions to Every Problem You'll Ever Face; Answers to Every Question You'll Ever Ask 4.24 avg rating — 1,396 ratings
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Getting Started Knitting Socks , 1 pc (Getting Started series)
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Ann Budd
4.28 avg rating — 816 ratings 
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The Principles of Knitting: Methods and Techniques of Hand Knitting 4.50 avg rating — 795 ratings
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The Knitter's Handy Book of Sweater Patterns: Basic Designs in Multiple Sizes and Gauges
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Ann Budd
4.16 avg rating — 690 ratings 17. 
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Mason-Dixon Knitting: The Curious Knitters' Guide: Stories, Patterns, Advice, Opinions, Questions, Answers, Jokes, and Pictures
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Kay Gardiner
4.01 avg rating — 2,208 ratings 
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The Knitting Experience Book 1: The Knit Stitch, Inspiration & Instruction
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Sally Melville
4.06 avg rating — 695 ratings 32. 
The Knitter's Book of Wool: The Ultimate Guide to Understanding, Using, and Loving this Most Fabulous Fiber
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Clara Parkes
4.38 avg rating — 858 ratings 
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Knitting Over The Edge: Unique Ribs, Cords, Appliques, Color, Eclectic- The Second Essential Collection of Decorative Borders
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Nicky Epstein
3.88 avg rating — 437 ratings 
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Socks from the Toe Up: Essential Techniques and Patterns from Wendy Knits
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Wendy D. Johnson
4.25 avg rating — 942 ratings 38. 
Glorious Knits: 35 Designs for Knitting Sweaters, Dresses, Vests and Shawls
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Kaffe Fassett
4.09 avg rating — 201 ratings 
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Knitting on the Edge: Ribs, Ruffles, Lace, Fringes, Floral, Points & Picots: The Essential Collection of 350 Decorative Borders
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Nicky Epstein
3.99 avg rating — 801 ratings 42. 
Vampire Knits: Projects to Keep You Knitting from Twilight to Dawn
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Genevieve Miller
3.62 avg rating — 578 ratings 
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Knitting Nature: 39 Designs Inspired by Patterns in Nature
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Norah Gaughan
3.96 avg rating — 537 ratings 48. 
Circular Knitting Workshop: Essential Techniques to Master Knitting in the Round 4.20 avg rating — 589 ratings
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Knitting for Peace: Make the World a Better Place One Stitch at a Time 3.92 avg rating — 566 ratings
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The Sweater Workshop: Knit Creative, Seam-Free Sweaters on your Own with any Yarn
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Jacqueline Fee
4.11 avg rating — 234 ratings 53. 
100 Flowers to Knit & Crochet: A Collection of Beautiful Blooms for Embellishing Garments, Accessories, and More
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Lesley Stanfield
4.13 avg rating — 828 ratings 54. 
The Chicks with Sticks Guide to Knitting: Learn to Knit with more than 30 Cool, Easy Patterns
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Nancy Queen
3.86 avg rating — 311 ratings 55. 
The Knitting Experience Book 2: The Purl Stitch, Becoming Intuitive
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Sally Melville
4.02 avg rating — 419 ratings 
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Vogue Knitting: The Ultimate Knitting Book: Completely Revised & Updated
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Vogue Knitting
4.70 avg rating — 459 ratings 62. 
Knits for Nerds: 30 Projects: Science Fiction, Comic Books, Fantasy
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Toni Carr
3.72 avg rating — 441 ratings 62. 
Mastering Color Knitting: Simple Instructions for Stranded, Intarsia, and Double Knitting
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Melissa Leapman
4.09 avg rating — 397 ratings 
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Knitwear Design Workshop: A Comprehensive Guide to Handknits
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Shirley Paden
4.43 avg rating — 210 ratings 
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Vogue® Knitting Stitchionary™ Volume One: Knit & Purl: The Ultimate Stitch Dictionary
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Trisha Malcolm
4.15 avg rating — 643 ratings 
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Luxury Yarn One-Skein Wonders: 101 Small Indulgences
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Judith Durant
3.87 avg rating — 437 ratings 
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Folk Vests: 25 Knitting Patterns & Tales From Around the World (Folk Knitting series)
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Cheryl Oberle
3.78 avg rating — 157 ratings 
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Knitting Beyond the Edge: Cuffs And Collars, Necklines, Hems, Closures- The Essential Collection of Decorative Finishes
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Nicky Epstein
3.91 avg rating — 222 ratings 80. 
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Knit Along with Debbie Macomber: A Charity Guide for Knitters
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Debbie Macomber
4.24 avg rating — 50 ratings 83. 
Knit Noro: Accessories: 30 Colorful Little Knits (Knit Noro Collection)
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Vogue Knitting
3.89 avg rating — 122 ratings 
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Reversible Knitting: 50 Brand-New, Groundbreaking Stitch Patterns
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Lynne Barr
3.75 avg rating — 95 ratings 
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Anticraft: Knitting, Beading and Stitching for the Slightly Sinister
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Renee Rigdon
3.65 avg rating — 563 ratings 
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Crazy Aunt Purl's Home Is Where the Wine Is: Making the Most of What You've Got One Stitch (and Cocktail!) at a Time
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Laurie Perry
3.76 avg rating — 301 ratings 
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A to Z of Knitting: The Ultimate Guide for the Beginner to Advanced Knitter
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Martingale
4.13 avg rating — 85 ratings 97. 
Knitting Know-How: Techniques, Lessons and Projects for Every Knitter's Library 4.17 avg rating — 58 ratings
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