3 Knitting & Crochet Books - Stitch 'n Bitch, The Happy Hooker, Stitch 'n Bitch Nation

[KateS]

?15 for the lot, hours of fun, full instructions for beginners and loads of projects!

Used, collection from Chadwick Road

Stitch 'n Bitch

The Stitch 'n Bitch Handbook covers every aspect of knitting and the knitting-together lifestyle: the how-to, the when-to, the what-to and why-to. Writing with wit and attitude, Debbie Stoller explains why young women are taking up knitting in droves and covers everything you need to know to get your knit on - from the tools of the trade to casting on and binding off to getting fancy - all with step-by-step illustrated techniques. Then it's time to pick up the sticks: at the heart of this book are forty stylish patterns that are as hip to wear as they are to knit, as good for beginners as they are for purly pros.

The Happy Hooker

Debbie does crochet! Debbie Stoller, the "knitting superstar", has been leading an entire movement of hip young knitters with her New York Times bestseller Stitch 'n Bitch and it's follow up Stitch 'n Bitch Nation. But guess what? For every one knitter in the world there are three crocheters - which translates into millions of hip and crafty crocheter's ready to be happy hookers with stitch 'n bitch attitude. Written in cheeky chick style, this heavily illustrated book - featuring four-colour photographs and instructional illustrations throughout - is chock full of instruction, inspiration, and to-die-for designs, from a fishnet skullcap to a lacy evening wrap. For knitters and new crocheter's exploring the hook comes the primer, a discussion of tools, what the gauges mean, plus basic techniques and stitch patterns - including the chain stitch, picot, flowers, filet crochet, changing yarns, and finishing. 40 fabulous funky projects - and no, there are no grandma's doilies!

Stitch 'n Bitch Nation

Written by Stitch 'n Bitch author Debbie Stoller, Stitch 'n Bitch Nation features 50 hip, new, even funkier and more fabulous patterns by Stitch 'n Bitch designers. All designs are complete with full-colour photographs and step by step instructions, and are made from sexy, contemporary yarns, including multicoloured angora, alphaca, lace, and mohair. Includes best tips, shortcuts, and techniques from Stitch 'n Bitchers, profiles of knitters and their groups, and a how to refresher on all the stitches used in the book.