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Knitting is hot, with 4 million newcomers in the last few years joining a core group of 38,000,000 knitters nationwide. And these are primarily young, creative, connected chicks with sticks who are coming together in living rooms, knitting cafes, and chic yarn stores, and making everything from funky hats to bikinis.
In Stitch 'n Bitch, Debbie Stoller-founder of the first Stitch 'n Bitch knitting group in New York City-covers every aspect of knitting and the knitting-together lifestyle: the how-to, the when-to, the what-to, the why-to. Writing with wit and attitude (The Knitty-Gritty, Blocking for Blockheads), she explains the different types of needles and yarns (and sheep, too) and all the techniques from basic to fancy, knit to purl to cast-off.
She also shares her special brand of corrective surgery for when things go wrong, and offers fun and informative sidebars on such topics as how to find the best yarn for less, how to make a buttonhole, knitting etiquette, and what tools to keep in your knitting bag. At the heart of the book are forty stylish patterns: Alien Scarf, Big Bad Baby Blanky, Mohair Hoodie, Kitty and Devil Hat, Cell Phone Cozy, and Wonder Woman Bikini. And for anyone interested: how to start a Stitch 'n Bitch group.
About the Author
Debbie Stoller is the bestselling author of the Stitch'n Bitch series of knitting books and calendars. She comes from a long line of Dutch knitters, has a Ph.D. from Yale in the psychology of women, and is the editor-in-chief of Bust magazine. She lives in Brooklyn, New York.
Stitch 'n Bitch | |
Take back the knit: Why Young Women are Taking up Knitting Once More | p. 2 |
My Crafty Family | |
I Knit, Therefore I am | |
The New Knitting Craze | |
Plus: A Stitch in Time: A Brief History of Knitting | |
What a Girl Wants, What a Girl Needs: Tools of the Trade | p. 14 |
Everything You Need to Know About Yarn (and Sheep) | |
Yarn Weights | |
Tools of the Trade | |
The Long and Short of Needles | |
How to Read a Yarn Label | |
Making a Center-Pull Ball | |
Plus: Managing Your Stash | |
The Knitty-Gritty: Learning to Cast On, Bind Off, and Knit | p. 28 |
Casting On Using the Double Cast-on Method | |
Knitting in Both English and Continental Styles | |
Yarn Holds | |
Binding Off Your Work | |
Starting a New Ball | |
Changing Color | |
Making Stripes | |
Weaving In Yarn Ends | |
Plus: Beginner's Basic I: Go-Go Garter Stitch Scarf | |
Purl, too: Learning to Purl and Make Simple Stitch Patterns | p. 46 |
Purling in Both English and Continental Styles | |
How to Make Stockinette, Rib, and Seed Stitch | |
How to Tell Whether to Knit or Purl | |
Making Stitch Designs | |
Reading Charts | |
Edge Stitches | |
Binding Off in Pattern | |
Using Circular and Double-Pointed Needles | |
Plus: Beginner's Basic II: Ribbed-for-Her-Pleasure Scarf | |
Shaping Up: Learning to Increase and Decrease | p. 59 |
How to Increase | |
The Bar Increase | |
The Make One Increase | |
The Yarn Over | |
Decreasing Stitches | |
Knit Two Together | |
Slip, Slip, Knit (ssk) and Slip, Knit, Pass Slipped Stitch Over (skp) | |
Single and Cable Cast-on | |
Beginner's Basic III: Kitschy Kerchief | |
Plus: The Rules of Engagement: What Not to Knit for Your Boyfriend | |
Finishing school: Learning to Sew Seams, Pick Up Stitches, and Block Your Work | p. 72 |
Joining Knit Pieces Together | |
Sewing Side Seams Using Mattress Stitch and Backstitch | |
Connecting the Tops of Knit Pieces | |
Joining a Top to a Side Edge | |
Fake Grafting | |
The Kitchener Stitch | |
The Three-Needle Bind-off | |
Learning to Pick Up Stitches | |
Blocking for Blockheads | |
Plus: Never Look a Gift Hat in the Mouth: The Fine Art of Knitting for Others | |
Getting Knitty with It: Fancy Things to Do with Needles and Yarn | p. 85 |
Bells and Whistles: Fringes, Tassels, Pom-poms | |
How to Make Blanket and Duplicate Stitches | |
Making Cables | |
Advanced Color Knitting | |
Intarsia | |
Fair Isle | |
How to Make a Crochet Chain | |
Single Crochet | |
Crab Stitch | |
I-Cord | |
Plus: In the Loop: Crochet Tips | |
Oops, I Knit It Again: The Stitch Doctor's Guide to Fixing Mistakes | p. 102 |
Picking Up Dropped Knit and Purl Stitches | |
Changing Purls into Knits and Vice Versa | |
Fixing Extra Stitches | |
Unknitting--One Stitch at a Time | |
Unraveling Rows of Knitting | |
Tightening Saggy Stitches | |
Adding Length to an Unintentional Crop Top | |
Frogging Your Work | |
Plus: Quick-Fixin' Tricks | |
A Loosely Knit Group: A Guide to the Wonderful World of Knitters | p. 112 |
Starting Your Own Stitch 'n Bitch | |
Virtual Knitting Communities | |
The Knitlist | |
Online Knitting Blogs | |
Free Knitting Patterns | |
Computer Programs for Knitters | |
Real-Life Knitting Organizations | |
The Best Knitting Books | |
Magazines for Knitters | |
Plus: A Field Guide to Knitters | |
Stitch 'n Bitch Patterns | |
How to Read a Knitting Pattern | p. 156 |
Abbreviations | p. 157 |
Scarves and Hats | |
Coney Island Fireworks Scarf | p. 158 |
Windy City Scarf | p. 159 |
Alien Illusion Scarf | p. 160 |
Hot Head | p. 162 |
Sparkle Hat | p. 163 |
Adults-Only Devil Hat and Official Kittyville Hat | p. 165 |
Loopy Velez Cowl | p. 167 |
Bags | |
Chinese Charm Bag | p. 169 |
Zeeby's Bag | p. 170 |
Meema's Felted Marsupial Tote | p. 172 |
Punk Rock Backpack | p. 174 |
Cricket's Technicolor Techno-Cozy | p. 178 |
Fluffy Cuff Mittens | p. 180 |
Pippi Kneestockings | p. 182 |
Powerful Wrist Protection | p. 185 |
Baby Stuff | |
Big Bad Baby Blanket | p. 187 |
Umbilical Cord Hat | p. 188 |
Swedters | |
Skully | p. 190 |
Under the Hoodie | p. 192 |
The Go-Everywhere, Go-with-Everything Cardigan | p. 196 |
To Dye For | p. 198 |
Cape Mod | p. 201 |
Big Sack Sweater | p. 203 |
Pinup Queen | p. 207 |
The Manly Sweater | p. 210 |
Cowl and Howl Set | p. 212 |
Peppermint Twist | p. 216 |
Summer Stuff | |
Tank Girl | p. 218 |
Little Black Top | p. 220 |
Queen of Hearts and Wonder Woman Bikinis | p. 224 |
Miscellaneous | |
Princess Snowball Cat Bed | p. 228 |
Sewing Projects | |
DIY Tote Bag and Iron-on Patch | p. 231 |
Roll-Your-Own Needle Case | p. 234 |
Circular Knitting Needle Holder | p. 236 |
Resources and Yarn | |
Stores | p. 238 |
Index | p. 243 |
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ISBN: 9780761128182
ISBN-10: 0761128182
Published: 1st May 2004
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Number of Pages: 256
Audience: General Adult
Publisher: Workman
Country of Publication: GB
Edition Number: 1
Dimensions (cm): 20 x 20 x 1.5
Weight (kg): 0.57
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