Big Book of Knitting

by Katharina Buss

“A lavishly illustrated knitting reference particularly strong in its coverage of both basic techniques and more advanced techniques. Garments illustrating techniques covered in the book and a section of stitch patterns round out the content of this excellent knitting reference that should find a place on the shelves of all public library knitting collections.”— Library Journal. “This is a great book!”— Knitters’ Forum.

Genres: Knitting, Crafts, Reference, Nonfiction, How To

239 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1996

Reviews

[Dyah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Buku Big Book of Knitting dari Katharina Buss ini berisi lengkap mulai dari pengenalan material yang diperlukan seperti macam-macam benang, jarum, dan asesoris bantunya, berbagai teknik dasar dan lanjut, sampai pembahasan mengenai detail dekoratif dan tips-tips praktis. Dilengkapi dengan ilustrasi berupa gambar dan foto dalam jumlah banyak, buku ini memberikan gambaran yang jelas bagi pembacanya mengenai berbagai topik.

Buku ini lebih tepat untuk mereka yang sudah mengenal dasar-dasar knitting dan ingin lebih mendalaminya, dibanding untuk mereka yang benar-benar baru belajar. Di dalamnya memang dijelaskan tentang teknik-teknik dasar seperti casting on, binding off, increasing-decreasing, tetapi dalam banyak variasi yang mungkin terlalu membingungkan untuk yang belum biasa. Contoh pola rajutan yang ditawarkan juga sudah tingkat lanjut : berbagai sweater (kabel, multiwarna, renda), kaus kaki, sarung tangan.

Porsi pembahasannya lebih banyak untuk teknik menyempurnakan rajutan (terutama sweater), misalnya tentang berbagai pola dan motif, berbagai macam detail seperti pilihan bentuk kerah dan saku, dekorasi bordir, memasang resleting, dan lain-lain. Bab "Practical Tips" sangat berguna bagi yang ingin merancang sweater sendiri, karena di dalamnya membahas mulai dari pengukuran, macam-macam pola dasar sweater serta bagaimana mengubahnya (memperpanjang, memperpendek).

Bagi yang memang ingin lebih mendalami tentang knitting, buku ini merupakan sumber referensi yang baik.

[Mammals]

Every knitter needs a bible.

[Katherine · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love reading knitting books! This book covers every technique you might need to learn or refresh your memory. Complete with wonderful photos and concise text, you can easily improve your skills and learn practical and decorative details for your projects. As a bonus, this book also includes some nice patterns, and who doesn't like to see more patterns? This book would teach you all you need, and could become an excellent reference source on any craft room bookshelf.

[Erin · Rating 3 out of 5]

It’s strange that this book doesn’t reference the fact there are two separate techniques for knitting: English and Continental. But this book only references one technique and all the samples are in that style. But I use the other, making this book all but useless to me because it’s impossible for me to understand the pictures. Could be useful for those who use the Continental technique.

[Lyne · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one of the best book on knitting techniques that I have read, I leaned a lot of small tips that will help me to improve my knitting skills.

[Helen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book for reference for newbies or advanced knitters.

[Nina]

bestes strick-nachschlagewerk ever

[Becky · Rating 3 out of 5]

Doing an audit/inventory of my books and found this one stuffed behind some others. I've had this book for several years - I was given it when I first started to learn to knit, and it's a good reference for new knitters or anyone who needs a refresher on a skill or technique. I usually use Youtube for this nowadays though, which is why this book was collecting dust in the shadows. But, everyone is different and some people learn better being able to read instructions - so this is a good book for that.

[Danielle · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is great for learning new techniques and fancy stitches. It starts at the beginning for people who have never knitted before. It is lacking in patterns though, I think it only has a very basic pattern for things like a hat, scarf, mitten, glove, and sweater. I haven't made anything from this book but I have certainly referred to it to learn something for different patterns. Very useful as a refresher if you haven't picked up your needles in a while too!

[Knitology]

As well as providing information on the essential techniques needed to knit, this encyclopedia covers all other aspects too, including materials and equipment. The book is suitable for beginners but will also prove useful to experienced knitters.

[booklady]

Morning Star says this book is loaded with helpful illustrations and appropriate regardless of your level of expertise! Sounds like the ideal knitting book to have on hand. A good gift to give someone who wants to learn??? She received it as a gift from dh.

[Drema · Rating 5 out of 5]

Clearly written with dated-but-illustrative photography, this is my go-to guide for whenever I forget how to do double-knitting, think I'm brave enough for entrelac, or feel ashamed of my poor finishing techniques. If only it came packaged with time.

[Leah · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great reference for anyone interested in traditional techniques and conventional styles. Clear instructions walk the knitter through repairs, seaming and solving problems that occur in your knitting.

[Mary Ann · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is a nice book divided into different sections to help knitters with specific things they might need help with, so it is easy to open to one section and get the help for that item and then put away until next help is required.

[Kimberly · Rating 3 out of 5]

I bought this book many, many years ago, probably in 2004. It's was decent knitting book but I really don't use it as much as I thought I would. I'm debating about donating it to a knitting circle or guild.

I purchased quite a few knitting books from 2004 to 2009.

[Apryl Anderson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Yes, it is, and that is much appreciated. I referred to this quite often in my TKGA Hand Knitting masters studies. The clear photos and directions were so helpful. I recommend this book to anyone who wants to shift from homemade to hand made.

[Dee · Rating 4 out of 5]

An excellent reference book--complete, non-judgmental, and informative. Good for beginners and experienced knitters.

[Wisteria Leigh · Rating 5 out of 5]

knitting anthology

[Jenn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nice reference book but I didn't really use it - stuck with the Vogue Knitting reference book

[Ellen · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is unremarkable but this is the book that taught me to know, so I guess it can't be that bad.

[Emma the Dork · Rating 3 out of 5]

i am not really sure what to rate this.....but it was informative so yeah! just not enough patterns....

[Theresa · Rating 4 out of 5]

A process knitter's delight.

[Carol · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the best books on how to knit. There are large illustrations of all the techniques and examples. The only thing that I didn't like about it was there wasn't more of it.

[Lois · Rating 5 out of 5]

German knitting book transl. Into engl. SUPER

[Tisha · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book seems like a good reference book. My main complaint is that the names given the techniques are not the current standards, so I had to look at the steps to decide which one I wanted to use.

[Julie]

basement

[Jennyeileen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great project book for beginners with lots of techniques

[Mckinley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really helpful for finishes.

[Jess · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very useful for future reference.

[Jujubee · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good reference book with good basic patterns. A keeper!