Best Books of Knitting Patterns

1
A Treasury of Knitting Patterns
by Barbara G. Walker
1,565 members
8 reviews
½ 4.7
4 Members
trollsdotter, oregonobsessionz, AnnaClaire, zamkovaz
Explanations
AnnaClaire: This is THE classic reference for stitch patterns.
2
A Second Treasury of Knitting Patterns
by Barbara G. Walker
1,284 members
7 reviews
4.8
3 Members
oregonobsessionz, AnnaClaire, zamkovaz
3
Knitted Lace of Estonia: Techniques, Patterns, and Traditions
by Nancy Bush
721 members
4 reviews
½ 4.7
3 Members
oregonobsessionz, zamkovaz, JennySennott
4
Victorian Lace Today
by Jane Sowerby
1,224 members
18 reviews
½ 4.5
3 Members
oregonobsessionz, AnnaClaire, zamkovaz
5
Charted Knitting Designs: A Third Treasury of Knitting Patterns
by Barbara G. Walker
996 members
4 reviews
½ 4.6
3 Members
oregonobsessionz, AnnaClaire, zamkovaz
7
The Knitter's Handy Book of Patterns
by Ann Budd
1,265 members
9 reviews
½ 4.4
2 Members
AnnaClaire, JennySennott
8
Heirloom Knitting
by Sharon E Miller
392 members
5 reviews
½ 4.7
2 Members
oregonobsessionz, zamkovaz
Explanations
oregonobsessionz: The ultimate resource for Shetland style lace knitting.
9
The Knitter's Book of Yarn: The Ultimate Guide to Choosing, Using, and Enjoying Yarn
by Clara Parkes
922 members
15 reviews
½ 4.4
2 Members
trollsdotter, AnnaClaire
10
Knitting Vintage Socks: New Twists on Classic Patterns
by Nancy Bush
1,185 members
9 reviews
4.2
2 Members
AnnaClaire, JennySennott
11
Alice Starmore's Book of Fair Isle Knitting
by Alice Starmore
1,060 members
3 reviews
½ 4.5
2 Members
oregonobsessionz, AnnaClaire
12
A Fourth Treasury of Knitting Patterns
by Barbara G. Walker
655 members
1 review
½ 4.5
2 Members
oregonobsessionz, zamkovaz
13
A Gathering of Lace
by Meg Swansen
1,077 members
12 reviews
½ 4.3
2 Members
oregonobsessionz, JennySennott
14
Meg Swansen's Knitting: 30 Designs for Hand Knitting
by Meg Swansen
433 members
2 reviews
4.2
2 Members
oregonobsessionz, JennySennott
16
Knitting Over the Edge: Unique Ribs, Cords, Appliques, Colors, Nouveau
by Nicky Epstein
964 members
4 reviews
4
2 Members
oregonobsessionz, zamkovaz
17
One-Skein Wonders: 101 Yarn-Shop Favorites
by Judith Durant
878 members
12 reviews
3.8
Member
norabelle414
18
The Princess Shawl: A Shetland Lace Masterpiece
by Sharon E Miller
21 members
1 review
5
2 Members
oregonobsessionz, zamkovaz
Explanations
oregonobsessionz: Pattern and charts for a shawl presented to Alexandra, Princess of Wales, by Shetland in 1863.
20
No Sheep for You: Knit Happy with Cotton, Silk, Linen, Hemp, Bamboo & Other Delights
by Amy R. Singer
541 members
11 reviews
4.1
Member
trollsdotter
21
A Treasury of Magical Knitting
by Cat Bordhi
480 members
2 reviews
4.1
Member
trollsdotter
22
Getting Started Knitting Socks
by Ann Budd
677 members
11 reviews
½ 4.3
Member
AnnaClaire
23
The Knitter's Handy Book of Sweater Patterns
by Ann Budd
1,091 members
8 reviews
½ 4.3
Member
AnnaClaire
25
The Celtic collection : twenty-five knitwear designs for men and women
by Alice Starmore
945 members
6 reviews
4.1
Member
oregonobsessionz
26
Knitting Classic Style: 35 Modern Designs Inspired by Fashion's Archives
by Véronik Avery
305 members
3 reviews
4
Member
AnnaClaire
27
Fishermen's Sweaters: 20 Exclusive Knitwear Designs for All Generations
by Alice Starmore
779 members
5 reviews
½ 4.3
Member
oregonobsessionz
29
Vogue Knitting: The Ultimate Sock Book
by Vogue Knitting Magazine
421 members
1 review
4
Member
AnnaClaire
30
Scarf Style: Innovative to Traditional, 31 Inspirational Styles to Knit and Crochet
by Pam Allen
1,324 members
10 reviews
3.9
Member
AnnaClaire
31
The Great American Aran Afghan
by Knitters Magazine
212 members
1 review
½ 4.4
Member
oregonobsessionz
32
The Art of Fair Isle Knitting: History, Technique, Color & Patterns
by Ann Feitelson
556 members
3 reviews
½ 4.3
Member
oregonobsessionz
34
Lace Style: Traditional to Innovative, 21 Inspired Designs to Knit
by Pam Allen
635 members
4 reviews
½ 3.7
Member
AnnaClaire
35
Sweaters from Camp: 38 Color-Patterned Designs from Meg Swansen's Knitting Campers
by Amy Detjen
250 members
2 reviews
4.1
Member
oregonobsessionz
36
Tudor Roses
by Alice Starmore
487 members
7 reviews
4.2
Member
oregonobsessionz
37
Kristin Knits
by Kristin Nicholas
168 members
1 review
½ 4.6
Member
oregonobsessionz
38
Cover Up with Nicky Epstein: Knitted Afghans from her Personal Collection
by Nicky Epstein
86 members
1 review
3.9
Member
oregonobsessionz
39
Knitting in the Old Way: Designs and Techniques from Ethnic Sweaters
by Priscilla Gibson-Roberts
890 members
5 reviews
4.2
Member
oregonobsessionz
40
Shadow Knitting
by Vivian Høxbro
474 members
5 reviews
½ 3.7
Member
oregonobsessionz
41
Gossamer Webs: The History and Techniques of Orenburg Lace Shawls
by Galina Khmeleva
377 members
3 reviews
4
Member
oregonobsessionz
42
Traditional Fair Isle Knitting
by Sheila McGregor
623 members
3.9
Member
oregonobsessionz
43
Arans & Celtics
by Rick Mondragon
389 members
5 reviews
½ 3.7
Member
oregonobsessionz
44
Jackets - For Work & Play
by Rick Mondragon
171 members
1 review
3.9
Member
oregonobsessionz
46
Pacific Coast Highway
by Alice Starmore
194 members
2 reviews
½ 4.3
Member
oregonobsessionz
47
Aran Knitting
by Alice Starmore
752 members
6 reviews
½ 4.6
Member
oregonobsessionz
48
In the Hebrides
by Alice Starmore
161 members
4.2
Member
oregonobsessionz
49
The Children's Collection
by A. Starmore
218 members
2 reviews
½ 4.3
Member
oregonobsessionz
50
Stillwater
by Alice Starmore
233 members
1 review
½ 4.4
Member
oregonobsessionz
51
A Collector's Item Knitware Designs Inspired by the Burrell Collection
by Jade Starmore
110 members
2 reviews
4.2
Member
oregonobsessionz
52
Wrapped in Lace: Knitted Heirloom Designs from Around the World
by Margaret Stove
219 members
2 reviews
3.9
Member
oregonobsessionz
53
Lace from the Attic: A Victorian Notebook of Knitted Lace Patterns
by Nancie Wiseman
233 members
2 reviews
½ 3.7
Member
oregonobsessionz
54
Magnificent Mittens
by Anna Zilboorg
197 members
1 review
½ 4.5
Member
oregonobsessionz
55
Fancy Feet: Traditional Knitting Patterns of Turkey
by Anna Zilboorg
392 members
3 reviews
3.9
Member
oregonobsessionz
56
Knitting for Anarchists
by Anna Zilboorg
370 members
5 reviews
4.1
Member
oregonobsessionz
57
A History of Hand Knitting
by Richard Rutt
601 members
7 reviews
4.2
Member
oregonobsessionz
58
Heirloom Knitting's Love Darg Shetland Shawls: With Aunt Kate's Lace Pages
by Sharon E Miller
25 members
1 review
5
Member
oregonobsessionz
Explanations
oregonobsessionz: Pattern and charts for a gossamer Shetland shawl from 1910
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Big Book of Knitting Stitch Patterns
by Sterling Publishing Co. Inc.
381 members
2 reviews
4
60
365 Knitting Stitches a Year: Perpetual Calendar
by Martingale and Company
358 members
4 reviews
4.1