10 Best Knitting Technique Books
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Best Knitting Technique Books in 2025
Knitting Tips & Techniques
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Patty Lyons' Knitting Bag of Tricks: Over 70 sanity saving hacks for better knitting
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The Knitter's Book of Finishing Techniques
- How to knit two, purl two for ribbing.
- How to do borders, bands and finishes.
- How to do buttonholes.
- How to knit bind offs.
Vogue® Knitting The Ultimate Knitting Book: Completely Revised & Updated
- Lots of great projects packed into one little book.
Vogue® Knitting The Learn-to-Knit Book
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The Knitting Book: Over 250 Step-by-Step Techniques
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Knit: Dynamic patterns and techniques for creative making
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Increase, Decrease: 99 Step-by-Step Methods; Find the Perfect Technique for Shaping Every Knitting Project
- Storey Publishing, Increases and decreases bring shape and structure to your knitting, but many patterns offer only vague instructions on how to effectively use these techniques, Now you can improve all your knitted projects with dozens of increase and decrease possibilities that add the polished perfection you desire, Author: Judith Durant, Softcover, 256 Pages.
AlterKnit Stitch Dictionary: 200 Modern Knitting Motifs
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The Knitter's Book of Knowledge: A Complete Guide to Essential Knitting Techniques
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Stitch‑By‑Stitch Stardom: Top Knitting Technique Books
Unlock the curtain on your knitting craft with the most riveting technique guides—each page a spotlight, each stitch a standing ovation.
Knitting Tips & Techniques
Step onto the stage of yarn without a script—this sleek volume delivers classic moves that let you improvise with confidence.
Patty Lyons' Knitting Bag of Tricks: Over 70 Sanity‑Saving Hacks for Better Knating
Join Patty’s backstage crew and discover 70 quick‑draw fixes that turn tangled chaos into a flawless performance.
The Knitter's Book of Finishing Techniques
Ribbing Mastery
Learn the graceful “two‑knit, two‑purl” dance for flawless ribbed edges—perfect for cuffs that hug like a warm applause.
Borders, Bands & Finishes
Craft decorative frames that frame your work like a marquee, adding drama to every hem.
Buttonholes
Pop open perfect portals for buttons, ensuring each closure is as smooth as a curtain call.
Bind‑Offs
Seal your projects with bind‑offs that hold firm, giving your creations a standing‑ovation‑worthy finish.
Vogue® Knitting The Ultimate Knitting Book: Completely Revised & Updated
A treasure chest of projects, each one a runway piece—compact yet bursting with inspiration for every fashion‑forward knitter.
Vogue® Knitting The Learn‑to‑Knit Book
Embark on your first act with Vogue’s gentle guidance, perfect for beginners stepping onto the yarn stage.
The Knitting Book: Over 250 Step‑by‑Step Techniques
Explore a grand repertoire of 250 techniques, each tutorial a solo that builds your confidence scene by scene.
Knit: Dynamic Patterns and Techniques for Creative Making
Unleash dynamic patterns that swirl and sparkle like spotlights, empowering you to craft truly original performances.
Increase, Decrease: 99 Step‑by‑Step Methods; Find the Perfect Technique for Shaping Every Knitting Project
Shape & Structure
Master increases and decreases that sculpt your work with the precision of a choreography, turning vague patterns into polished perfection.
Practical Tip
Choose a decrease method that mirrors the tension of a dramatic climax for a seamless, eye‑catching silhouette.
AlterKnit Stitch Dictionary: 200 Modern Knitting Motifs
Flip through 200 contemporary motifs, each stitch a new character ready to enter your yarn narrative.
The Knitter's Book of Knowledge: A Complete Guide to Essential Knitting Techniques
Delve into this all‑encompassing guide where every essential technique is presented like a well‑rehearsed monologue, ready for your performance.
Choosing Your Star‑Studded Companion
Match the book to your current act: beginners shine with Vogue’s Learn‑to‑Knit, while seasoned artisans may gravitate toward the Finishing Techniques or Increase/Decrease manuals. Whichever you select, let each page be your director, each stitch your line, and watch the audience of yarn lovers rise to a standing ovation.