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whimsicalmeerkat's review against another edition
3.0
Great guide for someone like me who had never knitted & also fun in a sassy, feminist way. I like a lot of the patterns, and it's just generally fun. Great for the first time knitter!
labunnywtf's review against another edition
4.0
Given as a present from one of my FD co-workers. Seriously helped me when I was learning how to knit. Patterns are a liiiiiittle advanced, but I loved the humor.
jmitschke's review against another edition
4.0
Very straight-forward and understandable, with a pleasant injection of wry humor. I have referred back to this several times while starting on new projects. There are several fun patterns in the back that I intend to try too!
jbarr5's review against another edition
4.0
Stitch 'n bitch: the knitter's handbook by Debbie Stoller
Starts out with the whole family knitting overseas in Holland and the author just can't get it. Finally sinks in on her trek in a train across the US and everything comes together for her.
Talks of her works with organizing the group of knitters in NY.
Explanation of stitches is also included and funny sounding names for projects to do yourself.
Resources are also listed at the end. Fun book to listen to as the authors words are kinda down home and not foreign.
I received this book from National Library Service for my BARD (Braille Audio Reading Device).
Starts out with the whole family knitting overseas in Holland and the author just can't get it. Finally sinks in on her trek in a train across the US and everything comes together for her.
Talks of her works with organizing the group of knitters in NY.
Explanation of stitches is also included and funny sounding names for projects to do yourself.
Resources are also listed at the end. Fun book to listen to as the authors words are kinda down home and not foreign.
I received this book from National Library Service for my BARD (Braille Audio Reading Device).
bikes_books_yarn's review against another edition
5.0
This book opened my eyes to so many possibilities in knitting! Having grown up in the 70's with garish acrylic yarn afgans on the back of the couch of not only our home but every home I went to and every home on tv... to open this book and see what people thought up? Awesome! It's hipster knitting at it's best- because it's not Hipster SNOTTY!
I have made the Hot Head hat in this book several times. The patterns are well written by actual knitters. Debbie Stoller has a wonderful writing style. Her tone is light and funny but she still manages to get the concepts through at the same time. I love the illustrations as well. In the How To portion of the book there are sketches - and the model is wearing black nail polish in the drawings. LOVE THAT.
I have bought this book several times and given it as gifts. I gave one to my teenaged niece and another one to my Mom who is pushing 70. (Put away the ball of acrylic mom and take a look at this!) It's a great book and every knitters library should hold a copy of it.
I have made the Hot Head hat in this book several times. The patterns are well written by actual knitters. Debbie Stoller has a wonderful writing style. Her tone is light and funny but she still manages to get the concepts through at the same time. I love the illustrations as well. In the How To portion of the book there are sketches - and the model is wearing black nail polish in the drawings. LOVE THAT.
I have bought this book several times and given it as gifts. I gave one to my teenaged niece and another one to my Mom who is pushing 70. (Put away the ball of acrylic mom and take a look at this!) It's a great book and every knitters library should hold a copy of it.
wikjaw's review against another edition
5.0
Did i technically read this? Yes. Do i want more time with it.. yes
Literally i had it checked out for ages and kept renewing and only used it like the last two weeks now i have to return it and check it back out again cuz i hit my renewal limit or whatever
Literally i had it checked out for ages and kept renewing and only used it like the last two weeks now i have to return it and check it back out again cuz i hit my renewal limit or whatever
amberhayward's review against another edition
5.0
This taught me how to knit. It is nice to you. It encourages you. I has techniques and patterns and Debbie Stoller smiling at you from the front. It may as well be the Hitchhiker's Guide to Knitting because Debbie Stoller seems to be saying "DON'T PANIC" and you know what? I won't.
jezebe11e's review against another edition
5.0
This book is indispensable for newer knitters (and experienced knitters in need of reminders)! I carried my copy in my knitting bag for the first two years I was knitting. I only stopped carrying it when I realized that I never referred to it mid-project anymore. Lovelovelove it!
jenne512's review against another edition
4.0
This book outlines knitting basics for beginners really well. I've been knitting on and off since my freshman year of college, so I frequently forget the basics and feel I'm still a beginner at it. This book gives clear directions for fun projects. It's my go-to book when I have questions about knitting in general too. I think some of the projects aren't really my cup of tea (a knitted bikini? really?) but there are many others I hope to make. Plus, there certainly a lot of room for variety (just type in the pattern name into ravelry or google and you'll see). Also, the vibe of the book is great since it is geared towards "a new generation" of knitters. A great do-it-yourself book for anyone who wants to learn more about knitting.
mommamel11's review against another edition
4.0
Pretty good, very friendly. Maybe a little more helpful than the knitting harlot.