Stitch 'n Bitch: The Knitter's Handbook
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...
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It’s the essential guide for chicks with sticks—from the tools of the trade to the knitty-gritty of techniques and patterns, all with easy-to-follow step-by-step illustrated techniques:• Stockinette stitch, rib stitch, seed stitch. Increasing and decreasing. All the bells and whistles: fringes, tassels, cables, intarsia, crab stitch, and Fair Isle. • Plus the stitch doctor’s own special bag of tricks and how to hook up with other knitters.• After the how-to comes the why-to: forty hip, stylish patterns, as good for beginners as they are for purly pros. Library Journal Once thought to be a hobby for grandmothers, knitting has become for today's twentysomethings what macram was to that same age group in the 1970s. In this nifty guide, Stoller introduces that age-old craft in-depth, making use of the modern products and patterns that have come about as a result of its resurgence. An introduction chronicles the history of knitting from the female perspective, while subsequent chapters cover topics such as yarn type, instruments, stitches, and patterns. Perhaps the most exciting bit is Stoller's "knit as you learn" technique: with every new stitch, she presents a new pattern, thereby allowing knitters to build on their knowledge. Another enticing part of this project, the decidedly hip patterns (collected from women around the world) range from a string bikini to beanie hats; all include easy-to-follow directions and illustrations. Essential for all crafts collections and perfect for a display, given the growing interest in knitting. [See also "Must-Reads for Fall," p. 38.-Ed.]-Rachel Collins, "Library Journal" Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.
Part 1Stitch 'n BitchTake back the knit: Why Young Women are Taking up Knitting Once More2My Crafty FamilyI Knit, Therefore I amThe New Knitting CrazePlus: A Stitch in Time: A Brief History of KnittingWhat a Girl Wants, What a Girl Needs: Tools of the Trade14Everything You Need to Know About Yarn (and Sheep)Yarn WeightsTools of the TradeThe Long and Short of NeedlesHow to Read a Yarn LabelMaking a Center-Pull BallPlus: Managing Your StashThe Knitty-Gritty: Learning to Cast On, Bind Off, and Knit28Casting On Using the Double Cast-on MethodKnitting in Both English and Continental StylesYarn HoldsBinding Off Your WorkStarting a New BallChanging ColorMaking StripesWeaving In Yarn EndsPlus: Beginner's Basic I: Go-Go Garter Stitch ScarfPurl, too: Learning to Purl and Make Simple Stitch Patterns46Purling in Both English and Continental StylesHow to Make Stockinette, Rib, and Seed StitchHow to Tell Whether to Knit or PurlMaking Stitch DesignsReading ChartsEdge StitchesBinding Off in PatternUsing Circular and Double-Pointed NeedlesPlus: Beginner's Basic II: Ribbed-for-Her-Pleasure ScarfShaping Up: Learning to Increase and Decrease59How to IncreaseThe Bar IncreaseThe Make One IncreaseThe Yarn OverDecreasing StitchesKnit Two TogetherSlip, Slip, Knit (ssk) and Slip, Knit, Pass Slipped Stitch Over (skp)Single and Cable Cast-onBeginner's Basic III: Kitschy KerchiefPlus: The Rules of Engagement: What Not to Knit for Your BoyfriendFinishing school: Learning to Sew Seams, Pick Up Stitches, and Block Your Work72Joining Knit Pieces TogetherSewing Side Seams Using Mattress Stitch and BackstitchConnecting the Tops of Knit PiecesJoining a Top to a Side EdgeFake GraftingThe Kitchener StitchThe Three-Needle Bind-offLearning to Pick Up StitchesBlocking for BlockheadsPlus: Never Look a Gift Hat in the Mouth: The Fine Art of Knitting for OthersGetting Knitty with It: Fancy Things to Do with Needles and Yarn85Bells and Whistles: Fringes, Tassels, Pom-pomsHow to Make Blanket and Duplicate StitchesMaking CablesAdvanced Color KnittingIntarsiaFair IsleHow to Make a Crochet ChainSingle CrochetCrab StitchI-CordPlus: In the Loop: Crochet TipsOops, I Knit It Again: The Stitch Doctor's Guide to Fixing Mistakes102Picking Up Dropped Knit and Purl StitchesChanging Purls into Knits and Vice VersaFixing Extra StitchesUnknitting--One Stitch at a TimeUnraveling Rows of KnittingTightening Saggy StitchesAdding Length to an Unintentional Crop TopFrogging Your WorkPlus: Quick-Fixin' TricksA Loosely Knit Group: A Guide to the Wonderful World of Knitters112Starting Your Own Stitch 'n BitchVirtual Knitting CommunitiesThe KnitlistOnline Knitting BlogsFree Knitting PatternsComputer Programs for KnittersReal-Life Knitting OrganizationsThe Best Knitting BooksMagazines for KnittersPlus: A Field Guide to KnittersPart 2Stitch 'n Bitch PatternsHow to Read a Knitting Pattern156Abbreviations157Scarves and HatsConey Island Fireworks Scarf158Windy City Scarf159Alien Illusion Scarf160Hot Head162Sparkle Hat163Adults-Only Devil Hat and Official Kittyville Hat165Loopy Velez Cowl167BagsChinese Charm Bag169Zeeby's Bag170Meema's Felted Marsupial Tote172Punk Rock Backpack174Cricket's Technicolor Techno-Cozy178Fluffy Cuff Mittens180Pippi Kneestockings182Powerful Wrist Protection185Baby StuffBig Bad Baby Blanket187Umbilical Cord Hat188SwedtersSkully190Under the Hoodie192The Go-Everywhere, Go-with-Everything Cardigan196To Dye For198Cape Mod201Big Sack Sweater203Pinup Queen207The Manly Sweater210Cowl and Howl Set212Peppermint Twist216Summer StuffTank Girl218Little Black Top220Queen of Hearts and Wonder Woman Bikinis224MiscellaneousPrincess Snowball Cat Bed228Sewing ProjectsDIY Tote Bag and Iron-on Patch231Roll-Your-Own Needle Case234Circular Knitting Needle Holder236Resources and YarnStores238Index243
\ Library JournalOnce thought to be a hobby for grandmothers, knitting has become for today's twentysomethings what macram was to that same age group in the 1970s. In this nifty guide, Stoller introduces that age-old craft in-depth, making use of the modern products and patterns that have come about as a result of its resurgence. An introduction chronicles the history of knitting from the female perspective, while subsequent chapters cover topics such as yarn type, instruments, stitches, and patterns. Perhaps the most exciting bit is Stoller's "knit as you learn" technique: with every new stitch, she presents a new pattern, thereby allowing knitters to build on their knowledge. Another enticing part of this project, the decidedly hip patterns (collected from women around the world) range from a string bikini to beanie hats; all include easy-to-follow directions and illustrations. Essential for all crafts collections and perfect for a display, given the growing interest in knitting. [See also "Must-Reads for Fall," p. 38.-Ed.]-Rachel Collins, "Library Journal" Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.\ \
