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...

Boys love to be, knitted for, too! With the designs in this book, you will have fun creating stylish knits that the boys in your life will be excited to wear.

No more mundane mittens! Get techniques and patterns for making unique, customized, cozy creations. For years, students have asked knitting instructor Mary Scott Huff for a book on their favorite topic-knitting mittens, but one that empowers them to create their own mittens their own way. This is that book. The Mitten Handbook is much more than an instruction book, it provides a list of mitten ingredients (thumbs, cuffs, tops, edgings, and different...

Chock-full of amusing anecdotes and helpful tips for knitters, this book also includes 30 patterns for practical but lovely dishcloths, cushions, and rugs, as well as sexy knitted nightwear, ethereal scarves, and cute baby gifts.

A collection of essays about the transformative power of knitting from 27 contemporary authors, including Ann Patchett, Barbara Kingsolver, John Dufresne, and Joyce Maynard.