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Posted by BonnieBlue on December 2, 2006, 9:51 pm
My niece has expressed an interest in learning to knit so for Christmas I
thought I would gift her with a book and some good yarn and needles for a
specific project (a scarf?) and, of course, a coupon for unlimited knitting
lessons. I was looking at books on the internet and plan to go peruse them
at the bookstores, but was wondering if anyone has seen the book "Ynotknit"
by Jill and Susan Wolcott. It says it teaches the continental method of
knitting, which is how I knit. I think it is easier on the hands than the
"throwing" method. I used to "throw" but I developed arthritis in my right
index finger. I even have to reverse the buttons on my computer mouse
because of the arthritis! It sounds like it would be a good beginner's book
and I hope I can look at one at a bookstore, but I wanted to see if any of
you has an opinion on this book or any other that would be suitable. I was
also considering "Stitch-n-Bitch" because I think it might appeal to my
niece as she is in her mid-20's.
Thanks,
BonnieBlue
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Posted by WoolyGooly on December 3, 2006, 10:48 am
On Sat, 2 Dec 2006 20:51:48 -0600, "BonnieBlue"
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>also considering "Stitch-n-Bitch" because I think it might appeal to my
>niece as she is in her mid-20's.
mid-20s might be past the "cute and trendy" thing, or her personality
may lean toward the classics instead of nasty eyelash scarves and
such.
I would recommend Elizabeth Zimmerman's "Knitting without Tears" and
Maggie Righetti's "Knitting in Plain English" as good beginner books.
Elizabeth is a picker, Maggie swings both ways, and both books present
basic knitting skills (cast on, knit purl, inc, dec, cast off) as well
as some advanced topics. Add Elizabeth's "Knitting Workshop" and
"Knitters Almanac" and your niece will be set up.
Jm2c.
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Posted by Jackie on December 3, 2006, 1:04 pm
I know many people swear by Elizabeth Zimmerman, but personally I think
her books would not be the best for a beginner -- I find them very
frustrating, as the instructions are mixed in with philosophy and
anecdotes. I have read a lot of knitting books, and I have checked out
various Elizabeth Zimmerman books from the library many times and find
them very difficult to read! I don't deny that she had many great
ideas -- I just wouldn't give her books to a beginner.
WoolyGooly wrote:
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> On Sat, 2 Dec 2006 20:51:48 -0600, "BonnieBlue"
> >also considering "Stitch-n-Bitch" because I think it might appeal to my
> >niece as she is in her mid-20's.
> mid-20s might be past the "cute and trendy" thing, or her personality
> may lean toward the classics instead of nasty eyelash scarves and
> such.
> I would recommend Elizabeth Zimmerman's "Knitting without Tears" and
> Maggie Righetti's "Knitting in Plain English" as good beginner books.
> Elizabeth is a picker, Maggie swings both ways, and both books present
> basic knitting skills (cast on, knit purl, inc, dec, cast off) as well
> as some advanced topics. Add Elizabeth's "Knitting Workshop" and
> "Knitters Almanac" and your niece will be set up.
>
> Jm2c.
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Posted by suzee on December 3, 2006, 1:12 pm
Jackie wrote:
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> I know many people swear by Elizabeth Zimmerman, but personally I think
> her books would not be the best for a beginner -- I find them very
> frustrating, as the instructions are mixed in with philosophy and
> anecdotes. I have read a lot of knitting books, and I have checked out
> various Elizabeth Zimmerman books from the library many times and find
> them very difficult to read! I don't deny that she had many great
> ideas -- I just wouldn't give her books to a beginner.
That was my thought too. I've been knitting for years and find them a
little tedious. Most beginners want, and need really, patterns which
begin, CO x sts, and are very detailed on each row as to what you're
supposed to do. Sally Melville's the Knit stitch might be good, or any
basic book with step by step instructions.
sue
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Posted by WoolyGooly on December 3, 2006, 5:00 pm
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>Jackie wrote:
>That was my thought too. I've been knitting for years and find them a
>little tedious.
Elizabeth isn't for everybody. This has been proven time and again.
She's an intuitive knitter's knitter. However, her information is
solid and well-presented, and for the sort of person who doesn't
require spoon-feeding she's an excellent teacher.
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> Most beginners want, and need really, patterns which
>begin, CO x sts, and are very detailed on each row as to what you're
>supposed to do.
Absolutely not true, and that's all I'll say about it lest I get
soapboxy and unintentionally insulting.
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