- this was my introduction to EZ - I thought that I had died and gone straight to knitter’s heaven. FINALLY, a knitting author who could write! Finally, an author who could knit! Finally, an author who could have a little fun with knitting! I guess there are some knitters who don’t like EZ’s approach to knitting and to writing, but I just love both. Honestly, I’m not sure I would have taken up knitting without EZ’s wit and wisdom. After reading this book, however, I realized that knitting could involve an intellectual element. Plus, it’s just a fun book.
- a great introduction to knitting from a great knitter. This book is mostly about the basic techniques of knitting, and how to think like a knitter, but there are some patterns, too. I love the way she interjects humor into everything. Mostly sweaters, but some mittens, socks, and hats, too.
- another GREAT book! Reprints of many of EZ’s newsletters, containing many favorites - Baby Surprise, two versions of Adult surprise, Tomten, socks, mittens, leggings, lots of color work, and best of all, lots of photos! This book also features stories from EZ’s life. All of the models are members of EZ’s family - an added bonus ! An excellent book containing loads of patterns and techniques.
- I LOVE this book! Many patterns are included, but what I love about this book is that it is really a quick autobiography of a wonderful woman. Many of her drawings are included - I don’t mean knitting drawings, I mean drawings from her time as an art student. She was quite an artist! Patterns of note - Pi are Square shawl, Norwegian sweater, Moccasin socks, and lots of mittens. Other patterns, too.
- this is a lovely book about knitting lace, musk oxen, and the Alaskan Knitting Cooperative. It is worth the price of the book to learn how to twist the stitch which knitted a yarn over. This technique has revolutionized my lace knitting. A wonderful book - I highly recommend it. I anxiously await her next book about knitting in Lithuania.
- Oh My Goodness! Read this book and witness genius at work! My wonderful family, who obviously loves me very much, gave me this book for my last birthday. It’s stunning. It’s about knitting and about thinking in very complicated ways. Debbie, you’re a genius.
- a nice technique book, also aimed at the thinking knitter who isn’t afraid of her needles.
- I sold a bunch of spindles and bought myself this book, and I’m thrilled! No other lace book is necessary - she covers it ALL. Google her, go to her website and see her other books, which are on my wish list..
- - I refer to these two books all of the time. They are old, and they are dated, but they also contain lots of meat-and-potatoes information about the art and craft of knitting. They are also very cheap! At first glance, they might not seem very important due to the writing style, but gosh, it’s all in there. Great books.
- this is a wonderful book. Just about every cast on and bind off is in here. Very well written, very clear illustrations. Techniques, no patterns. Excellent value.
If it’s not in this book, you don’t need to know about it. THE knitting book. Sadly, it’s out of print, but I hear that it is going to be republished? I hope so!
- a very nice, in depth introduction to knitting. Techniques only, with great photographic illustrations. This book taught me how to knit.
- a wonderful introduction to hand spindling.
- everything you ever wanted to know about sweater construction. She even tells you how to knit intarsia in the round.
- while her cutesy writing style can get a bit tiresome, this is a nice reference book. Especially handy is the fiber-identification-test chart.
- unexpectedly thorough and unexpectedly sophisticated - an all around excellent introduction to knitting for kids or adults. This would be a great gift for someone who mentions that they’d like to take up knitting, as it is a chatty, colorful book with interesting projects and wonderful instructions without being overwhelming. It is not just for kids.
- a really nice eye-candy knitting book. Some patterns, many biographies of knitters and spinners.
- a very nice book with lots of variety. Pretty.
2 comments:
Hi Rosemary, You and I have a lot of the same authors/books in common. Love EZ because of her wit and matter-of-factness. Debbie New is my heroine - love her knitting and covet her book. Your photos are gorgeous!
Truffle
Thank you!
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