Here’s a look at some of the new knitting books on the horizon. I’m more excited about some of them than others, but … wow, what a list. I just wish I could buy them all. (Of course, since I can’t, you will NOT be getting reviews of all of them. Just so you know.)
Now–long as this list is, there’s no way I’ve covered all of them. If there’s a book you know that’s not on the list, just drop me a comment and I’ll add it.
Due in September:
- All About Knitting by Montgomery & Co
- Alt-Fiber: 25 Projects for Knitting Green with Bamboo, Soy, Hemp, and More by Shannon Okey
- Classic Elite knits, from Classic Elite review is up HERE.
- Essential Knits for Kids by Debbie Bliss
- The Free-Range Knitter by Stephanie Pearl-McPhee (Yay!)
- Mason-Dixon: Knitting Outside the Lines by Kay Gardiner and Ann Meador Shayne book, which just has to be good. Review is up HERE.
- The Prayer Shawl Companion by Janet Bristow and Victoria Cole-Galo
- Teach Yourself VISUALLY Sock Knitting by Laura Chau
- Together or Separate: Knitting the New Twinset by Ann McCauley
- Twinkle’s Town and Country Knits, by Wenlan Chia
- Vogue Knitting on the Go: Shawls Two, by Vogue Knitting
Due in October:
- Alterknits Felt: Imaginative Projects for Knitting and Felting, by Leigh Radford
- Baby Beanies: Happy Hats to Knit for Little Heads by Amanda Keeys
- Bags that Rock by Kelley Deal
- Boutique Knits looks so, so good.
- Continuous Cables: An Exploration of Knitted Cable Knots, Rings, Swirls, and Curlicues, by Melissa Leapman–considering how good her first one was, that seems awfully promising. Review is up HERE.
- Color Style by Pam Allen and Ann Budd. Review is up HERE.
- Country Weekend Knits by Madeline Weston.
- Ethnic Knitting Exploration: Lithuania, Iceland and Ireland, by Donna Druchanas.
- Glam Knits: 25 Designs for Luxe Yarn by Stephanie Japel
- Harmony Guide: 101 Stitches to Knit by Erika Knight
- It Girl Knits: 30 Fresh Styles for the Young and Fabulous by Phoenix Bess
- It Itches, by Franklin Habit, a book of knitting cartoons (with my very favorite one on the cover).
- Knitted Lace of Estonia by Nancy Bush … ooh, such pretty lace!
- Knitters’ Yarn Palette by Claire Montgomerie
- Knitting Art by Karen Searle
- Knitting Noro by Jane Ellison
- Let’s Knit! Learn Fast with Essential Techniques by Monette Satterfield
- Luxury One-Skein Wonders by Judith Durant
- Natural Knits for Babies and Toddlers by Tina Barrett
- Picture Perfect Knits by Laura Birek.
- Scrumptious Toppers for Tots and Toddlers by Debby Ware
- The Sock Knitting Kit by Alyce Benevides and Jaqueline Milles
- Strip and Knit with Style by Mark Hordyszynski
- The Ultimate Knitting Bible by Sharon Brant
- Vintage Knitwear for Modern Knitters by Lise Lotte Lystrup
Due in November:
- Knitting on Top of the World by Nicki Epstein
Due in December:
- Essential Guide to Color Knitting Techniques by Margaret Radcliffe.
- Knit One Below: One Stitch, Many Fabrics by Elise Duvekot.
- Knitted Jackets by Cheryl Oberle.
Due in 2009:
- Socks from the Toe Up by Wendy Johnson, which you know is going to be great, because the socks on her blog are always fantastic.
- French Girls Knit by Kristeen Griffin-Grimes.
- Knitting Socks with Handpainted Yarn by Carol Sulcoski
Spinning Books
- Intentional Spinner by Judith MacKenzie McCuin. I know, it’s not knitting, but ooh, this one looks good!
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Wheee, exciting!
Kat with a Ks last blog post..Four Things Meme
OMG! I starting my holiday list now… WEEEEE!
I had no idea. Yowza.
Alt-fiber is already out! I saw it at B&N a week or two ago. Didn’t have time to look at it in-depth, however. And I’m calling you an enabler because I just couldn’t stop myself from buying Custom Knits. LOL
I’ll get to purchase my first Christmas gift in September…a knitting book for me! Right now I’m looking at the Vogue book on Shawls.
Thanks for the heads up!!!
Reola
Hmmm so three books just jumped in to my wishlist without any effort at all. Luckily I’ve got time to budget in advance!
Larissa’s last blog post..next stop: Paris
Freeform Style: Blend Knit and Crochet to Create Fiber Art Wearables by Jonelle Raffino and Prudence Mapstone (Hardcover – Jun 10, 2009)
Design It, Knit It: Secrets from the Designer’s Studio by Debbie Bliss (Hardcover – Jun 2, 2009
Knit it Together: Patterns and Inspiration for Knitting Circles by Suzyn Jackson and Alvaro Gonzales (Paperback – Jun 1 2009
The Knitchick’s Guide to Sweaters: Classic Styles for the Modern Knitter by Marcelle Karp and Pauline Wall (Paperback – May 29, 2009)
Nicky Epstein Knitting in Tuscany by Nicky Epstein (Hardcover – May 5, 2009
One Ball Knits Purses: 20 Stylish Handbags Made with a Single Ball, Skein, Hank, or Spool by Fatema Habibur-Rahman, Khadija Habibur-Rahman, and Hajera Habibur-Rahman (Paperback – April 14, 2009)
Pints and Purls: Portable Projects for the Social Knitter by Karida Collins and Libby Bruce (Paperback – April 8, 2009
Iris Schreier’s Reversible Knits: Creative Techniques for Knitting Both Sides Right by Iris Schreier (Hardcover – April 7,
Debbie Bliss Baby & Toddler Knits by Debbie Bliss (Paperback – April 2009)
100 Flowers to Knit & Crochet: A Collection of Beautiful Blooms for Embellishing Garments, Accessories, and More (Paperback)
Fiber Gathering: Knit, Crochet, Spin, and Dye More than 20 Projects Inspired by America’s Festivals by Joanne Seiff (Hardcover – Mar 16, 2009)
More to follow
Mother-Daughter Knits: 30 Designs to Flatter and Fit by Sally Melville (Hardcover – Mar 17, 2009)
Knitting to Share: 25 Projects to Show You Care by Erssie Major (Hardcover – Mar 16, 2009)
Hot Water Bottle Covers by Chrissie Day and Karen Ireland (Paperback – Mar 3, 2009
Socks (Cozy) by Chrissie Day (Paperback – Mar 3, 2009)
Stitch Style Bags: 20 Fashion Knit and Crochet Patterns by Collins & Brown (Paperback – Mar 3, 2009)
Stitch Style Hats: 20 Fashion Knit and Crochet Patterns by Collins & Brown (Paperback – Mar 3, 2009
For the Love of Knitting: A Celebration of the Knitter’s Art by Kari Cornell (Paperback – Mar 1, 2009)
Knitter’s at Home: Cottage, Condo, Cave, or Castle, No Matter Where You Live, Knits Make It Home by Rick Mondragon and Elaine Rowley (Paperback – Mar 1, 2009)
Start to Knit (Start to series) by Alison Dupernex (Paperback – Mar 1, 2009)
Knitted Odd-bod Bunch by Donna Wilson (Paperback – Mar 2009)
The Knitting and Crochet Bible by Claire Compton and Sue Whiting (Paperback – Feb 24, 2009)
Knitting and Tea: 25 Classic Knits and the Teas That Inspired Them by Jane Gottelier and Patrick Gottelier (Hardcover – Feb 24, 2009)
Knit or Crochet–Have it Your Way: 15 Projects, 30 Patterns for Fashion, Home Decor, and Gifts by Margaret Hubert (Paperback – Feb 1, 2009)
Knitting the Threads of Time: Casting Back to the Heart of Our Craft by Nora Murphy (Paperback – Feb 1, 2009
Pet Projects: The Animal Accessory Bible by Sally Muir and Joanna Osborne (Paperback – Jan 1, 2009) – Illustrated
The Culture of Knitting (Paperback)
Knitting Goes Large: 20 Designs to Flatter Your Figure by Sharon Brant, Wendy Baker, Jennie Atkinson, and Martin Storey (Paperback – Dec 23, 2008
Jelly Yarn by Nick Greco and Kathleen Greco (Paperback – Dec 1, 2008)
Interactive Art Workshop: Set Your Mixed Media in Motion by Kim Rae Nugent (Paperback – Nov 18, 2008
Cute Knits for Baby Feet: 30 Adorable Projects for Newborns to 4 Year Olds by Sue Whiting (Paperback – Nov 14, 2008)
Beautiful Embroidered & Embellished Knits by Jane Davis (Paperback – Nov 12, 2008)
The Expectant Knitter: 30 Designs for Baby and Your Growing Family by Marie Connolly (Hardcover – Nov 11, 2008)
Knitting for Good!: A Guide to Creating Personal, Social, and Political Change Stitch by Stitch by Betsy Greer (Paperback – Nov 11, 2008)
The Crochet Dude’s Designs for Guys: 30 Projects Men Will Love by Drew Emborsky (Paperback – Nov 4, 2008
Knits for Bears to Wear: More than 20 Fun, Knit-to-Fit Fashions for All Teddies and Toys Including 18-Inch Dolls by Amy O’Neill Houck (Paperback – Nov 4, 2008)
Knitted Finger Puppets: 34 Easy-to-Make Toys by Meg Leach (Paperback – Nov 3, 2008)
Crazy Wool: Using Water-Soluble Stabiliser by Jeannette Knake (Paperback – Nov 1, 2008
Beyond Basic Knitting (Stackpole Beyond Basics) by Leigh Ann Berry (Paperback – Oct 30, 2008)
Kids! Picture Yourself Knitting by maranGraphics Development Group (Paperback – Oct 21, 2008
Knitting for Dummies (For Dummies (Sports & Hobbies)) by Pam Allen, Tracy Barr, and Shannon Okey (Paperback – Oct 13, 2008)
Both Natural Knits for babies and toddlers and the Ultimate Knitting Bible have been released in Sept instead of Oct.
Custom Knits: Unleash Your Inner Designer with Top-Down and Improvisational Techniques by Wendy Bernard and Kimball Hall (Hardcover – Sep 1, 2008)
Pure Knits: Sophisticated Designs in Shades of White by Yahaira Ferreira (Hardcover – Oct 2008)
Vintage Knitwear for Modern Women is now a Sept release
Gorgeous Knitted Afghans: 33 Great Designs for Creative Knitters by Fatema Habibur-Rahman, Khadija Habibur-Rahman, and Hajera Habibur-Rahman (Paperback – Sep 2, 2008)
Tag, You’re Knit!: Colorful Knits for Kids by Mary Bonnette and JoLynne Murchland (Paperback – Sep 2, 2008)