Seriously, this is the Magna Carta of the knitting world. When my sister gave me this for Christmas years ago, it was the beginning of a beautiful friendship. Here, Debbie Stoller unleashed the Stitch N’ Bitch culture, reincarnating knitting into a fun and funky past time for us crafters today.
Learner’s steps, tips and patterns, and even some handy ideas for putting together a knitting bee of your own, this title is an essential for all ‘chicks with sticks’. The layout is fresh and innovating, the pictures inspiring, and does a great job in kick starting the knitting buzz that’s arisen in the last ten years. No matter what level you’re at, there will always be a time when you need to refer back to this book. Over the years I’ve constantly returned to it, and probably done about 50% of the projects in my knitting career; including ‘To Dye For’ sweater and the Chinese Charm bag. Some of the projects are more challenging, like the Pinup Queen sweater, while others seem a bit boring, but none the less remain the tried-and-true of knitting, like the ever adorable Techno-Cozy cover.
Fun and funky, if you’re a newb at knitting, look no further than this title to get you started. If you're a devoted knitter, get this book. It won't be long before the contents become dog eared, believe me.
Final Score: 5/5
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