9 Best Books To Help You Learn How To Knit

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Best Beginner-friendly Books to Help You Learn Knitting

Hi, everyone! Let’s just get this out there for everyone to hear: tutorials and patterns are great, and all, but so is book learning! If you are a knitting newbie and want a basic education, I’ve pulled together the Best 11 Books To Help You Learn How To Knit.

All of these are going to help you learn the basics of knitting and the terms, and teach you essential tips to help you enjoy the best knitting education that you can.

These books make great gifts if you know someone who wants to learn how to knit on their own.

These are also great reference books to have on hand if you want to look back on them when refining a skill.

These are designed for the absolute beginner, but they also are great library staples for hard-core knitters who can benefit from enjoying their own library.

Since everyone is different in their book tastes, there is a combination of physical and digital books on this list, too.

Some even have the option of either or both, depending on what you’re looking for!

Just another reason to scroll through and find the right combination for you.

Another thing I really like about this collection of beginner knitting books is that you can support the author even if you don’t nee the book yourself.

For example, purchasing one or more of these books is a great way to show your support for them.

Yet, if you don’t need the book or don’t know anyone who does, you can donate these to crafting groups, schools, libraries, and more.

It gets the book where it is deserved and gives the author a great push in the right direction.

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Take a Look at These 9 Books Approved by Knitters Below

Now that you know all about the real benefits of knitting books, let’s take a moment to really look at your options.

They are all going to take a different approach, as I mentioned.

Please scroll carefully through each of the 11 choices on the list and see for yourself which ones appeal to you the most.

As a beginner, you’ll find that reading the synopsis of each book can be a great support to helping you figure out which book (or combination of books) is right for you.

A great research point, if ever there was one.

When you’ve made your choice, the link in the description will take you to the location where you can purchase the book and format (if applicable) of your choice.

Your knitting world just got a lot bigger, yarnie!

Enjoy the learning curve!

1. Knitbook The Basics & Beyond - Knitting Patterns - The Knit Crew

Knitbook The Basics & Beyond

Type: Physical
Contains: 100 pages of How-To Basics and Beyond, 3 Full Project, and 24 Stitch Patterns
Author: Unspecified through FoxChapelPub

2. Vintage Knitting book, The Art of knitting - The Knit Crew

Vintage Knitting book, The Art of Knitting

Type: Digital
Contains: Unspecified
Author: Unspecified through BoutiqueHobby

3. Vintage knitting and crochet pattern books. - The Knit Crew

Vintage Knitting and Crochet Pattern Books

Type: Physical
Contains: Unspecified
Author: Unspecified through BettyandmeShop

4. Dorling Kindersley 'Classic Knits' A Handy Step-by-Step Guide Paperback Book - The Knit Crew

Dorling Kindersley ‘Classic Knits’ A Handy Step-by-Step Guide Paperback Book

Type: Physical
Contains: Over 25 patterns, Tools, Materials and Techniques. Key techniques and step-by-step instructions
Author: Dorling Kindersley through CharmelCraftsnGifts

5. Complete Guide to Knitting & Crochet Book - Featuring Simple and Fun Projects - The Knit Crew

Complete Guide to Knitting & Crochet Book – Featuring Simple and Fun Projects

Type: Physical
Contains: Simple and Fun projects. Illustrations, quizzes and a troubleshooting section
Author: Unspecified through JellyMix

6. Complete Guide to Needlework - Reader's Digest - 1979 - The Knit Crew

Complete Guide to Needlework

Type: Physical
Contains: Includes guides for embroidery, needlepoint, knitting, applique, quilting, patchwork, macrame, crochet, rug-making, and lacework.
Author: Unspecified through TwelvetreesBooks

7. The Principles of Knitting - The Knit Crew

The Principles of Knitting

Type: Physical and Digital
Contains: Knitting techniques with instructions, illustrations and information
Author: June Hemmons Hiatt through Amazon

8. Knitting Without Tears_ Basic Techniques and Easy-to-Follow Directions for Garments to Fit All Sizes - The Knit Crew

Knitting Without Tears_ Basic Techniques and Easy-to-Follow Directions for Garments to Fit All Sizes

Type: Physical and Digital
Contains: Troubleshooting, step-by-step instructions and designs
Author: Elizabeth Zimmermann through Amazon

9. The Knitting Book_ Over 250 Step-by-Step Techniques - The Knit Crew

The Knitting Book: Over 250 Step-by-Step Techniques

Type: Physical and Digital
Contains: Hundreds of step-by-step techniques, more than 120 stitch patterns for a variety of knitting stitches, and 20 knitting projects suitable for all abilities.
Author: Vikki Haffenden & Frederica Patmore through Amazon

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