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Vogue Knitting Elizabeth taught us to trust our instincts, revel in our creativity and above all, find joy in the simple act of knitting.
The New York Times [Elizabeth Zimmermann] brought a penetrating intellect and a sculptor's sensitivity to revolutionizing the ancient art of knitting.
The New York Times [Elizabeth Zimmermann] brought a penetrating intellect and a sculptor's sensitivity to revolutionizing the ancient art of knitting.
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Do you love to knit -- and hate to purl? Have you ever started a sweater without enough yarn from the same dye lot to finish it? When you cast on, do you end up with a tail of yarn that's maddeningly too long or too short? Elizabeth Zimmermann comes to the rescue with clever solutions to frustrating problems and step-by-step instructions for brilliant, timeless designs.
In Knitting Without Tears, you'll find elegant designs for:
- Color-pattern Norwegian ski sweaters
- Seamless patterned-yoke sweaters
- Hooded garter-stitch jackets for babies
- Watch caps, socks, slippers, mittens, and more!
This classic and influential book is poised to inspire a whole new generation of knitters who have yet to discover the joys and comforts of knitting. As the lady herself once put it, "properly practiced, knitting soothes the troubled spirit, and it doesn't hurt the untroubled spirit either."
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MOST people have an obsession; mine is knitting. Read the first page
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
MOST people have an obsession; mine is knitting. Read the first page
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
I actually cried,
By Anna (Toronto, Ontario Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Knitting Without Tears: Basic Techniques and Easy-to-Follow Directions for Garments to Fit All Sizes (Paperback)
My boyfriend says "at least the book isn't called 'knitting without killing your partner'". Although I did actually cry when I couldnt get the hang of anything in the book to do with needles and wool, I've finally reached an even balance. I can knit, just not the way she tells me to. OK, I do actually like this book now, lots of useful stuff but just takes a bit of getting used to her "conversational style". Just a pity the book got slightly ruined when i threw it against the wall.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Not for most beginners,
This review is from: Knitting Without Tears: Basic Techniques and Easy-to-Follow Directions for Garments to Fit All Sizes (Paperback)
If you are looking for a good how to knit book, with step-by-step instructions on the basics this book isn't it. It is a wonderful book--take a look at it once you've mastered the basics and are ready to move past patterns and create something entirely your own.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Book for Knitters to Read,
By Rebecca Haden (Fayetteville, AR) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Knitting Without Tears: Basic Techniques and Easy-to-Follow Directions for Garments to Fit All Sizes (Paperback)
I learned to knit from my grandmother when I was a little girl, and can calculate patterns myself, so I did not need to be rescued from slavish pattern-following. I also do not think that the sweaters in this book are the most attractive, stylish, or even the easiest (I'm a top-down in-the-round knitter myself). I have made a few Zimmerman patterns, but none from this book. With all that said, I will now tell you that I pull this book off the shelf constantly, and you should buy it if you aspire to be a good knitter.The discussions of gauge, yarn choice, finishing, color work, and other technical points are invaluable. The entire book is clear, useful, and a pleasure to read. Knowing and following this book's advice can make the difference between disappointing sweaters and wonderful ones, even if you never use any of the patterns in this book. Don't buy this book for the patterns, but do buy it.
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