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by Debbie Stoller (Author)
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"The percentage of women under forty-five who knit or crochet has doubled since 1996," says Stoller (The BUST Guide to the New Girl Order), co-founder of the Stitch 'n Bitch circle in New York, and this slightly offensive, sassy guide-which could easily have been subtitled 'The Bad Girls' Guide to Knitting'-will undoubtedly appeal to this new generation of knitters. Starting with the basics, Stoller explains how to cast on, knit, purl, and bind off, all the steps needed to make a simple Ribbed-for-Her-Pleasure Scarf or a pair of Pippi Kneestockings. Easy-to-decipher diagrams and droll section headings ("Knit Happens," "Oops, I Knit It Again") ease readers through these first steps and will give most the confidence to tackle larger projects-like Cricket's Technicolor Cozy or Meema's Felted Marsupial Tote-designed by Stitch 'n Bitchers in Stoller's group and other knitters she admires. What makes this guide exceptional, however, is its chapter on the "Wonderful World of Knitters," which details how to start your own Stitch 'n Bitch circle and plug into the virtual knitting communities on the Web. Informative, colorful and full of attitude, this book is the perfect primer for 20- and 30-somethings looking to take on this hip "new" hobby.
Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.


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Debbie Stoller is credited with inspiring a whole new generation of knitters. Her Stitch ÔN Bitch books have a sassy style, and as the narrator she keeps the sass in her delivery. With wordplay like ÒTake Back the KnitÓ and ÒBlocking for Blockheads,Ó she definitely tries--too hard, in my opinion--to appeal to a hip listenership. There may be a way to produce a successful how-to-knit audiobook, but this attempt misses the mark. Knitting is a hands-on visual activity, so an audiobook has an uphill battle. Moreover, StollerÕs penchant for cutsey phrasing detracts, and references to patterns in the book but unavailable in an audio format exacerbate the weaknesses of the format. N.E.M. © AudioFile 2008, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Indispensable for the Beginner!, May 18 2004
By Knit Chick "knitchick66" (Chicago, IL United States) - See all my reviews
I had a friend show me the basic knit and purl stitches about a year ago -- she even cast on the stitches for me! So I consider this book to be my tutor on all things knitting. I picked it up in a bookstore about three months ago and started my first project, the beautiful baby blanket pattern. Since then, I have turned knitting into an enterprise -- I'm starting to sell some of my projects, I've started a knitting group at my neighborhood coffee shop, and everyone I know is getting handmade gifts that I'm knitting!

My assessment of this book is that it is ideal for the beginner. The book very clearly takes you through all the stitches and techniques step by step, with helpful illustrations, and it also provides lots of resources for yarn, patterns and supplies. And, beyond beginning, it makes a good reference when you're working on other projects. If you're an experienced knitter, it's probably not the book for you, because many of the patterns ARE basic (as noted by the reader from CA below who didn't like the scarf patterns). But I will tell you, my sister-in-law simply ADORES her baby blanket that I lovingly made from this book as my first project! It looks like the heirloom I intended it to be!

I now consider myself a fairly experienced knitter, and I owe it mostly to this book. I will offer a word of caution, though...I'm currently working on one of the more complex patterns, the "Little Black Top," and I'm finding that the instructions could be more explicit. Especially since this book seems to be aimed at newer knitters, too much is left to the knitter's intuition (like which decrease stitch you should use, etc.). But overall, I'd say it's a really good resource for new knitters.

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5.0 out of 5 stars the best knitting money you can spend!, May 4 2004
By Inky (Central Coast, CA, USA) - See all my reviews
i picked this book up to re-learn knitting properly. I love that you can refer to a technique or tip quickly and find most sentences start with - this is easy!! gotta love that :)

i recommend this book to any newbie learning to knit, or knitter needing a laugh and some truly hip patterns that are REALLY wearable/useable!!

I can't wait til Ms. Stoller's next book comes out!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Greatest Knitting Book Ever!, Jul 30 2005
By Ashley (St. Petersburg, FL) - See all my reviews
If I could give this book 6 stars I would. This is the best book you could possibly pick up if you want to learn to knit, and the patterns are easy to follow and very fun to make. Two thumbs way, way up.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!
I am a new knitter, and bought this book from the great reviews that it received. I recommend this to any first-time knitter. The projects are simple and oh-so-much-fun!! Read more
Published on Aug 13 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars Great patterns and informative writing.
I'm an intermediate knitter and I bought this book for the great patterns but was very impressed by the way it was written. Read more
Published on Jul 13 2004 by Lauren Leach

5.0 out of 5 stars An instructive, original and highly entertaining book
I love this book. I am a beginning knitter and this book has been very helpful to me - it is easy to follow and I have been able to try new techniques simply by following along... Read more
Published on Jul 6 2004

4.0 out of 5 stars Any plans for Stitch 'N Bitch 2??
I got this book after seeing an interview with Debbie Stoller on the Today show and have had many hours of knitting pleasure since. Read more
Published on Jun 29 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book!
I thought this book was one of the best for beginners that I have come across. All the directions were very clear. The projects in the book are fun and funky. Read more
Published on Jun 27 2004

2.0 out of 5 stars Cute, but annoying
She's amusing. The patterns are very young and very thin. Don't buy this if you wear a size 10 or more. Read more
Published on Jun 9 2004 by MagickDragonKnits

2.0 out of 5 stars Enough with the Bad Attitude
Why is our society sunk so low that even a knitting book has to be full of bad attitude in order to promote this time honored and beautiful craft? Read more
Published on Jun 3 2004 by Lisa S. Rowe

5.0 out of 5 stars Circumvents the usual dry knitting approach
Techniques, patterns, and easy steps for the modern knitter are profiled in the zany and appealing Stitch 'n Bitch: The Knitter's Handbook. Read more
Published on Jun 3 2004 by Midwest Book Review

5.0 out of 5 stars No bitching here
I'm a new knitter and I have found this book to be wonderful. I have made several of the projects - the instructions are easy to follow. Read more
Published on Jun 1 2004 by H. Noelle K. Snow

2.0 out of 5 stars tries too hard and yet not hard enough.
I bought this on a visit to the States - luckily, not on line, as I would not have been able to return it. Read more
Published on May 26 2004 by Cikk

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