My 15 Favorite Knitting Books: From general tips & patterns to stitch dictionaries & knitwear design

[@janetkillips8446]

Wonderful! It was great to see some of my favourites and to see some of your recommendations. Like you, I am a book collector and have way too many books, but I am always looking at the newest ones to come out. It s great to see recommendations from a designer I like.

[@meeshyfrazzknits]

There's nothing like a book that stands the test of time as a solid resource!

[@knittingwithlizandaustin]

This was a great video! I’m getting a few thanks to your suggestions!

[@meeshyfrazzknits]

I'm so glad you found it helpful!

[@Kera.S.]

I’m so excited you got the CO BO book and have found value in it! I too love details and specifically still shot photography to follow along with and learn. That was another reason for me liking that book. So much great information, definitely going to check out some of these other options.

[@meeshyfrazzknits]

Yes! It's such a great little resource book to have on hand!

[@ANdmadeco]

Oooh I’ve never been one to collect a lot of pattern books, but these all seem super helpful!

[@meeshyfrazzknits]

They're really great to have on hand!

[@carolbailey5875]

Fun and very informative, I appreciate this video SO MUCH!

[@meeshyfrazzknits]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

[@karianne7796]

Thank you for making this video🤩 loved it!

[@meeshyfrazzknits]

I'm so glad!! Thanks!

[@ZoeElizabethZ]

The design books look potentially very helpful! I don’t even plan to design, but my row gauge especially requires modifying every garment. And I’m sort of figured it out but knowing more about grading, design, math stuff about gauge, etc is super helpful for me!

[@meeshyfrazzknits]

Oh good! Yeah I think these books are great resources for understanding fit and sizing, even if you never plan to use it beyond that.

[@adelaideknits]

Thank you, this was interesting for me

[@meeshyfrazzknits]

I'm so glad!!

[@stephaniewilliams8687]

Thanks for recommending the Debbie Bliss book. I see it on Amazon. I will definitely get it.

[@meeshyfrazzknits]

I hope you enjoy it! It's a fantastic resource.

[@stephanienorwicz1366]

Thanks for all the great resource recommendations! Please tell me what sweater pattern you are wearing, I know I've seen it before and it's probably in my favorites in Ravelry but I cannot find it!

[@meganhammond9101]

Thanks so much for making this video!! Off to Alibris I go to get new books

[@meeshyfrazzknits]

I hope you find some gems!

[@hstahlbrandt]

Thank you for the recommendations! What I am the most curious about though, is the sweater you are wearing! Can you point me to an episode where you talk out it? Thank you!

[@meeshyfrazzknits]

I'm wearing the Trompet Sweater! I chat about it in this video (27:46 minute mark): kzbin.info/www/bejne/nWnHoYSQr8l6mJo

[@hstahlbrandt]

@ Thank you!

[@mariannedahlepetersen2751]

What books do you recomend for understanding grading?

[@meeshyfrazzknits]

This is tough, actually, as I don't feel like I have any books that have explained all the aspects involved. The Knitting Pattern Writing Handbook (by Kristina McGrath & Sarah Walworth) has some size charts as well as sizing/ease recommendations which are helpful. Knitwear Design Workshop (by Shirley Paden) is a great resource for understanding sizing, fit, and calculating based on gauge. But truthfully, I picked up most of the basics of grading from a series of internet searches and blog posts. Sister Mountain has a great write-up on setting up your spreadsheet and calculations to consider (www.sistermountain.com/blog/grade-knitting-patterns-spreadsheet). And lastly, Ysolda's write-up and size chart were extremely helpful in giving me the numbers I needed to hit for other sizes (ysolda.com/blogs/journal/ysolda-s-sizing-chart-for-knitwear-designers). Unfortunately there's really not one single place I've found that covers everything, but these have all been super helpful for me.

[@Marielm1]

Have you read Clara Parks and Elizabeth Zimmerman?

[@meeshyfrazzknits]

I haven't read any Clara Parks but I've been wanting to get her Book of Yarn! I do have a couple Elizabeth Zimmerman books and have found those to be great resources as well.