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Stitch 'n Bitch: The Knitter's Handbook Stitch 'n Bitch: The Knitter's Handbook (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.06 — 5,428 ratings — published 2000
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Knitting Without Tears: Basic Techniques and Easy-to-Follow Directions for Garments to Fit All Sizes Knitting Without Tears: Basic Techniques and Easy-to-Follow Directions for Garments to Fit All Sizes (Paperback)
by (shelved 451 times as knitting)
avg rating 4.34 — 2,558 ratings — published 1970
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Elizabeth Zimmermann's Knitter's Almanac Elizabeth Zimmermann's Knitter's Almanac (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.44 — 2,420 ratings — published
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Yarn Harlot: The Secret Life of a Knitter Yarn Harlot: The Secret Life of a Knitter (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.17 — 4,409 ratings — published 2005
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The Knitter's Book of Yarn The Knitter's Book of Yarn (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.30 — 1,552 ratings — published 2007
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At Knit's End: Meditations for Women Who Knit Too Much At Knit's End: Meditations for Women Who Knit Too Much (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.09 — 2,942 ratings — published
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A Treasury of Knitting Patterns A Treasury of Knitting Patterns (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.61 — 1,192 ratings — published 1967
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The Friday Night Knitting Club (Friday Night Knitting Club, #1) The Friday Night Knitting Club (Friday Night Knitting Club, #1)
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avg rating 3.45 — 80,350 ratings — published 2008
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Last-Minute Knitted Gifts (Last Minute Gifts) Last-Minute Knitted Gifts (Last Minute Gifts)
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avg rating 3.85 — 1,647 ratings — published 2004
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Things I Learned From Knitting (whether I wanted to or not) Things I Learned From Knitting (whether I wanted to or not)
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avg rating 4.07 — 2,261 ratings — published 2008
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Stitch 'n Bitch Nation Stitch 'n Bitch Nation (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.79 — 1,817 ratings — published 2004
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Free-Range Knitter: The Yarn Harlot Writes Again Free-Range Knitter: The Yarn Harlot Writes Again (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.11 — 2,730 ratings — published 2008
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Stephanie Pearl-McPhee Casts Off: The Yarn Harlot's Guide to the Land of Knitting Stephanie Pearl-McPhee Casts Off: The Yarn Harlot's Guide to the Land of Knitting (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.92 — 2,025 ratings — published 2007
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Vogue Knitting: The Ultimate Knitting Book Vogue Knitting: The Ultimate Knitting Book (Hardcover)
by (shelved 236 times as knitting)
avg rating 4.28 — 1,193 ratings — published 1989
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Elizabeth Zimmermann's Knitting Workshop Elizabeth Zimmermann's Knitting Workshop (Hardcover)
by (shelved 233 times as knitting)
avg rating 4.51 — 1,252 ratings — published 1981
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The Opinionated Knitter The Opinionated Knitter (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.50 — 1,148 ratings — published 2005
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Knitting Around Knitting Around (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.49 — 1,034 ratings — published 1989
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Scarf Style Scarf Style (Paperback)
by (shelved 208 times as knitting)
avg rating 3.87 — 838 ratings — published 2004
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Sensational Knitted Socks Sensational Knitted Socks (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.17 — 910 ratings — published 2005
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Sock Innovation: Knitting Techniques and Patterns for One-of-a-kind Socks Sock Innovation: Knitting Techniques and Patterns for One-of-a-kind Socks (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.22 — 926 ratings — published 2009
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A Second Treasury of Knitting Patterns A Second Treasury of Knitting Patterns (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.64 — 789 ratings — published 1970
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Cast On, Bind Off: 54 Step-by-Step Methods Cast On, Bind Off: 54 Step-by-Step Methods (Spiral-bound)
by (shelved 203 times as knitting)
avg rating 4.40 — 1,069 ratings — published 2012
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The Knitter's Handy Book of Patterns: Basic Designs in Multiple Sizes and Gauges The Knitter's Handy Book of Patterns: Basic Designs in Multiple Sizes and Gauges (Spiral-bound)
by (shelved 198 times as knitting)
avg rating 4.28 — 955 ratings — published 2002
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The Principles of Knitting: Methods and Techniques of Hand Knitting The Principles of Knitting: Methods and Techniques of Hand Knitting (Hardcover)
by (shelved 197 times as knitting)
avg rating 4.50 — 801 ratings — published 1989
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All Wound Up: The Yarn Harlot Writes for a Spin All Wound Up: The Yarn Harlot Writes for a Spin (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.12 — 2,091 ratings — published 2010
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Victorian Lace Today Victorian Lace Today (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.26 — 735 ratings — published 2006
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Favorite Socks: 25 Timeless Designs from Interweave Favorite Socks: 25 Timeless Designs from Interweave (Spiral-bound)
by (shelved 189 times as knitting)
avg rating 4.18 — 815 ratings — published 2007
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Weekend Knitting: 50 Unique Projects and Ideas Weekend Knitting: 50 Unique Projects and Ideas (Hardcover)
by (shelved 185 times as knitting)
avg rating 3.80 — 1,017 ratings — published 2003
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The Knitter's Book of Wool: The Ultimate Guide to Understanding, Using, and Loving this Most Fabulous Fiber The Knitter's Book of Wool: The Ultimate Guide to Understanding, Using, and Loving this Most Fabulous Fiber (Hardcover)
by (shelved 180 times as knitting)
avg rating 4.38 — 866 ratings — published 2009
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One Skein: 30 Quick Projects to Knit or Crochet One Skein: 30 Quick Projects to Knit or Crochet (Paperback)
by (shelved 174 times as knitting)
avg rating 3.61 — 1,121 ratings — published 2006
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The Knitter's Handy Book of Sweater Patterns: Basic Designs in Multiple Sizes and Gauges The Knitter's Handy Book of Sweater Patterns: Basic Designs in Multiple Sizes and Gauges (Spiral-bound)
by (shelved 168 times as knitting)
avg rating 4.16 — 698 ratings — published 2004
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Socks from the Toe Up: Essential Techniques and Patterns from Wendy Knits Socks from the Toe Up: Essential Techniques and Patterns from Wendy Knits (Paperback)
by (shelved 168 times as knitting)
avg rating 4.25 — 939 ratings — published 2009
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Knitting Vintage Socks Knitting Vintage Socks (Spiral-bound)
by (shelved 165 times as knitting)
avg rating 4.11 — 687 ratings — published 2005
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Vogue® Knitting Stitchionary™ Volume One: Knit & Purl: The Ultimate Stitch Dictionary Vogue® Knitting Stitchionary™ Volume One: Knit & Purl: The Ultimate Stitch Dictionary (Hardcover)
by (shelved 160 times as knitting)
avg rating 4.15 — 639 ratings — published 2005
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Knitlandia: A Knitter Sees the World Knitlandia: A Knitter Sees the World (Hardcover)
by (shelved 159 times as knitting)
avg rating 3.83 — 3,189 ratings — published 2016
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Knitting Yarns: Writers on Knitting Knitting Yarns: Writers on Knitting (Hardcover)
by (shelved 159 times as knitting)
avg rating 3.77 — 2,645 ratings — published 2013
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Aran Knitting Aran Knitting (Paperback)
by (shelved 159 times as knitting)
avg rating 4.42 — 492 ratings — published 1997
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Alice Starmore's Book of Fair Isle Knitting Alice Starmore's Book of Fair Isle Knitting (Hardcover)
by (shelved 158 times as knitting)
avg rating 4.46 — 639 ratings — published 1988
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Fitted Knits: 25 Designs for the Fashionable Knitter Fitted Knits: 25 Designs for the Fashionable Knitter (Paperback)
by (shelved 156 times as knitting)
avg rating 3.85 — 765 ratings — published 2007
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One-Skein Wonders One-Skein Wonders (Paperback)
by (shelved 153 times as knitting)
avg rating 3.81 — 981 ratings — published 2006
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The Knitter's Book of Socks: The Yarn Lover's Ultimate Guide to Creating Socks That Fit Well, Feel Great, and Last a Lifetime The Knitter's Book of Socks: The Yarn Lover's Ultimate Guide to Creating Socks That Fit Well, Feel Great, and Last a Lifetime (Hardcover)
by (shelved 152 times as knitting)
avg rating 4.31 — 713 ratings — published 2011
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Knitted Lace of Estonia: Techniques, Patterns, and Traditions Knitted Lace of Estonia: Techniques, Patterns, and Traditions (Paperback)
by (shelved 151 times as knitting)
avg rating 4.37 — 614 ratings — published 2008
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Charmed Knits: Projects for Fans of Harry Potter Charmed Knits: Projects for Fans of Harry Potter (Paperback)
by (shelved 151 times as knitting)
avg rating 4.18 — 3,761 ratings — published 2007
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101 Designer One-Skein Wonders 101 Designer One-Skein Wonders (Paperback)
by (shelved 151 times as knitting)
avg rating 3.78 — 860 ratings — published 2007
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The Knitting Experience Book 1: The Knit Stitch, Inspiration & Instruction The Knitting Experience Book 1: The Knit Stitch, Inspiration & Instruction (Paperback)
by (shelved 150 times as knitting)
avg rating 4.07 — 696 ratings — published 2002
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Stephanie Pearl-McPhee
“Despite what we knitters know to be true, the non-knitting world somehow persists in thinking that a "knitter" looks a certain way. Most likely, this picture is one of an elderly woman, grandmotherly and polite, sitting in her rocking chair surrounded by homemade cookies and accompanied by a certain number of cats.

In reality, a knitter today is just as likely to be young, hip, male, and sitting at a "Stitch and Bitch" in a local bar. Several of today's best knitting designers are men, and a knitter is as likely to have body piercings as homemade cookies.

Despite our diversity, the tendency to be accompanied by a cat is an oddity among knitters that cannot be explained.”
― Stephanie Pearl-McPhee, At Knit's End: Meditations for Women Who Knit Too Much

“How Superheroes Make Money:
- Spider-Man knits sweaters.
- Superman screw the lids on pickle jars.
- Iron Man, as you would suspect, just irons.”
― Jim Benton, Okay, So Maybe I Do Have Superpowers

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