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Available
Description
"Over the years knitting has produced its own language of technical terms, abbreviations, and familiar ways used in very particular ways. Atherley helps you learn to read instructions, and expand your knitting knowledge. In addition to the A-to-Z definitions, she addresses questions about gauge, tools, sweater construction, and much more that will help you become a better knitter." --
Publication
F W Media (2018), Edition: Illustrated, 126 pages
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ISBN
9781632506382
UPC
812787024410
User reviews
LibraryThing member rivkat
What it says on the tin, with a lot of explanatory diagrams. I am not really sure who the market for this is, given the existence of tutorials on the internet, but if you want hard copy when you look things up, this seems reasonably well-done.
LibraryThing member carole888fort
As author Kate Atherley states, this book is between a dictionary and an encyclopedia for knitters. Before the A to Z portion, there are informative explanations of tools, measurement, size, gauge, yarn and yarn substitution as well as a guide to understanding yarn labels. If a pattern is not
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understood by a knitter, projects can be slow or abandoned. So, from alpaca to Z-twist, you will find definitions, examples and techniques for hundreds of knitting terms. This is an essential and easy-to-use guide for all knitters to use and enjoy. Thank you to Interweave Books, F+ W Media and NetGalley for an e-arc in exchange for an honest review. Show Less
LibraryThing member CoverLoverBookReview
The Knitter's Dictionary adds a bit of glitter to your knitting craft projects. Defining terms, explaining stitches, and providing helpful and inspiring illustrations.
I like the alphabetical listings, making it easy to find phrases, words, etc. with ease. The book also provides helpful tips for
The hardback design is sturdy and even comes with a handy attached ribbon marker for page keeping. If you enjoy knitting, or have hopes of learning the craft, this book is a valuable library addition. It doesn't provide all the information you need, but it's certainly a great place to start.
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I like the alphabetical listings, making it easy to find phrases, words, etc. with ease. The book also provides helpful tips for
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yarn types, textures, weights, recommendations on how much yarn to buy for a particular project, yarn attributes, and additional valuable information. The hardback design is sturdy and even comes with a handy attached ribbon marker for page keeping. If you enjoy knitting, or have hopes of learning the craft, this book is a valuable library addition. It doesn't provide all the information you need, but it's certainly a great place to start.
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LibraryThing member jbarr5
The Knitter's Dictionary Knitting Know-How from A to Z by Kate Atherley
Book starts out with a table of contents: intro, getting started, a-z, references, acknowledgements and about the author and other works.
Intro talks about this book as a guide to help you understand the language and patterns
What I like about the getting started are the important parts of knitting: the patterns, size, gauge, tools, knitting fibers-love the yarn band where it shows all the info about the yarn that is highlighted by arrows.
Chart about the item you want to make and what important yarn features are best to use.
The dictionary itself is set up a chapter for each letter of the alphabet and all the phrases used in knitting=some have explanations of how to do the stitches.
Also various diagrams showing stitches on the needle and pointing out other information.
Charts throughout on general symbols used in charted patterns: chart and symbols on yarn bands about fibers and if they can be machine or hand washed-very helpful when deciding what type of fiber to use;
Different neck shapings provide you with instructions on how to do the inc/dec; Charts on needle size in US, UK and metric.
What a KEEPER! So much useful information.
Received this review copy from F+W Media via Interweave and this is my honest opinion.
#TheKnittersDictionary #NetGalley
Book starts out with a table of contents: intro, getting started, a-z, references, acknowledgements and about the author and other works.
Intro talks about this book as a guide to help you understand the language and patterns
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phrases.What I like about the getting started are the important parts of knitting: the patterns, size, gauge, tools, knitting fibers-love the yarn band where it shows all the info about the yarn that is highlighted by arrows.
Chart about the item you want to make and what important yarn features are best to use.
The dictionary itself is set up a chapter for each letter of the alphabet and all the phrases used in knitting=some have explanations of how to do the stitches.
Also various diagrams showing stitches on the needle and pointing out other information.
Charts throughout on general symbols used in charted patterns: chart and symbols on yarn bands about fibers and if they can be machine or hand washed-very helpful when deciding what type of fiber to use;
Different neck shapings provide you with instructions on how to do the inc/dec; Charts on needle size in US, UK and metric.
What a KEEPER! So much useful information.
Received this review copy from F+W Media via Interweave and this is my honest opinion.
#TheKnittersDictionary #NetGalley
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LibraryThing member jen.e.moore
I'm sorry to say that I was disappointed by this book - while the information is good, the organization is not, and organization is everything with a reference text. I could not determine the logic behind what topics were grouped and which ones were listed under their own titles (for example, all
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increases and decreases are under "Increase" and "Decrease" respectively, but cast-ons and bind-offs are listed under their individual names). Some items that refer to a lengthier entry have at least a little explanation attached to them; others have nothing. Trying to look something up in this book while in the middle of a project would be an exercise in frustration. The illustrations are good and as clear as black and white line drawing illustrations can be, although the choice of which terms to illustrate was baffling to me sometimes (at least that's a dictionary standard). Overall an excellent concept but not an ideal execution. Show Less
LibraryThing member Dokfintong
A help but not enough
Ms Atherly has written a guide to help knitters understand the vocabulary of yarn, garments, and the written instructions that accompany a knitted design. Is it useful? Yes. Is it useful enough? I don't think so.
"The Knitter's Dictionary" is a short book, expanded by lots of
While I think some of the drawings are unneeded, I wanted some drawings of techniques that I did not understand from the entry – W&T for example. Wrap and Turn is used to close the gap in short rows. I don't remember ever needing such a technique and when trying to picture it in my head, I didn't get it at all. Drawing please.
Bottom line here is that while I think you will learn from this book, I don't really think you need it. The same information is available in the patterns them selves supplemented by online research.
I received a review copy of "The Knitter's Dictionary: Knitting Know-How from A to Z" by Kate Atherley (F+W Media, Interweave) through NetGalley.com.
Ms Atherly has written a guide to help knitters understand the vocabulary of yarn, garments, and the written instructions that accompany a knitted design. Is it useful? Yes. Is it useful enough? I don't think so.
"The Knitter's Dictionary" is a short book, expanded by lots of
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micro entries and some largish drawings that I thought might not have been needed. It includes a handful of knitters slang words that I did not know because I do not frequent knitting websites.While I think some of the drawings are unneeded, I wanted some drawings of techniques that I did not understand from the entry – W&T for example. Wrap and Turn is used to close the gap in short rows. I don't remember ever needing such a technique and when trying to picture it in my head, I didn't get it at all. Drawing please.
Bottom line here is that while I think you will learn from this book, I don't really think you need it. The same information is available in the patterns them selves supplemented by online research.
I received a review copy of "The Knitter's Dictionary: Knitting Know-How from A to Z" by Kate Atherley (F+W Media, Interweave) through NetGalley.com.
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LibraryThing member PinkPurlandProse
Thank you to Netgalley, Interweave, and Kate Atherley for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review. My opinions are 100% my own and independent of receiving an advanced copy.
Kate Atherley is well known in the knitter world. She has written several books and published lots of patterns, many
This is a small but comprehensive book to help knitters understand patterns. If you find the language of patterns difficult, this would be a helpful reference. Some knitters love to design their own patterns, making it up as they go along. I, unfortunately, am not that kind of knitter. I have always relied on patterns. I was lucky that I never had a hard time understanding them. They always, sort of, made sense to me. Even the trickiest patterns I could decipher. For me, I didn’t find this collection outstanding. I think the you can find this information in other places. However, it is nice to have it one collection, for ease of use and reference for future projects. It is well written with lots of good tips.
A bit of a take it or leave it to me. If you think this would be useful for you, then I recommend. If it isn’t much of an issue for you, or you have other reference books (or don’t mind looking things up on the internet), I would pass on this one.
Kate Atherley is well known in the knitter world. She has written several books and published lots of patterns, many
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of them found on Knitty, where she is the managing technical editor. As a mathematician, her patterns have lots of detail and are very well written.This is a small but comprehensive book to help knitters understand patterns. If you find the language of patterns difficult, this would be a helpful reference. Some knitters love to design their own patterns, making it up as they go along. I, unfortunately, am not that kind of knitter. I have always relied on patterns. I was lucky that I never had a hard time understanding them. They always, sort of, made sense to me. Even the trickiest patterns I could decipher. For me, I didn’t find this collection outstanding. I think the you can find this information in other places. However, it is nice to have it one collection, for ease of use and reference for future projects. It is well written with lots of good tips.
A bit of a take it or leave it to me. If you think this would be useful for you, then I recommend. If it isn’t much of an issue for you, or you have other reference books (or don’t mind looking things up on the internet), I would pass on this one.
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LibraryThing member rmarcin
This is a nice compact hardcover resource for knitters. The cover is simple, yet elegant. I like how the terms are defined and the stitches explained.
I believe this is a must have for beginner and more experienced knitters alike. I think it would make a nice gift, too, as the book is nicely
For anyone beginning, the explanations are clear and easy to follow. For those knitters with more experience, it is still a very good reference. Everyone can always learn a little something, no matter how old you are.
I plan to refer to this, as I have been trying to knit for some time, and I forget what to do in between the times I pick up my knitting needles.
I am very pleased with this little volume! Thanks to Bookish First for a free Advanced Reader Copy in exchange for an honest review.
#TheKnittersDictionary #Kate Atherley #BookishFirst
I believe this is a must have for beginner and more experienced knitters alike. I think it would make a nice gift, too, as the book is nicely
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compiled. For anyone beginning, the explanations are clear and easy to follow. For those knitters with more experience, it is still a very good reference. Everyone can always learn a little something, no matter how old you are.
I plan to refer to this, as I have been trying to knit for some time, and I forget what to do in between the times I pick up my knitting needles.
I am very pleased with this little volume! Thanks to Bookish First for a free Advanced Reader Copy in exchange for an honest review.
#TheKnittersDictionary #Kate Atherley #BookishFirst
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