Stitch 'n Bitch Nation

by Debbie Stoller

Paperback, 2004

Call number

746.43/2 22

Collection

Publication

New York: Workman Pub., 2004.

Description

Join the movement! Four million strong and counting, hip, young chicks with sticks are putting a whole new spin on knitting--while turning last fall's Stitch 'n Bitch: The Knitter's Handbook into a surprise national bestseller (from The New York Times to the L.A. Times to BookSense) with 215,000 copies in print. So influential is the book that the number of Stitch 'n Bitch knitting groups tripled in the past six months--spawning a 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, who come from San Francisco to Brooklyn, Chicago to Cambridge to St. Paul, Minnesota. The Om Yoga Mat Bag. Felted Monster Slippers. The London Calling Union Jack Sweater, because even punks get cold in winter. A Double-Duty Shrug. Polka Dot Tankini. That '70s Poncho. The Boob Tube. Spiderweb Capelet, Cabled Newsboy Cap, Chunky Baby Booties and Baby Bunny Hat. And the most ingenious project, a Knit-Your-Own Rock Star doll--with a choice of Joey Ramone or Henry Rollins. All designs are complete with full-color photographs and step-by-step instructions, and are made from sexy, contemporary yarns, including multicolored angora, alpaca, lace, and mohair. Includes the 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.… (more)

Language

Original language

English

Original publication date

2004 (copyright)

Physical description

8.1 inches

ISBN

0761135901 / 9780761135906

UPC

019628135902

User reviews

LibraryThing member orangejulia
Stoller's second book has lots great knitting patterns for less traditional knitters. One of my big complaints was the excessive poncho/capelet patterns (which I feel are too trendy to want in a book). Over all the patterns are interesting and there is a variety of difficulty levels. I enjoyed SnB
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more, but this was worth buying.
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LibraryThing member atuinsails
I liked most of the patterns in this book, but what I found most helpful are the tips scattered through the book and the guidelines for modifying patterns. For some reason, the idea of ratios between the pattern and my actual gauge never crossed my mind until I read the beginning of this
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book.

Kudos, Debbi Stoller!
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LibraryThing member rainwood
Yet more patterns which will be dated in five years, not destined for classics status on any knitting shelf, but a fun book which has helped renew interest in knitting, so yay!
LibraryThing member xicanti
This wasn't quite as much fun as the first book, but I think that was mainly because the shiny newness had worn off. It's still a great knitting book, filled with lots of fun and funky patterns. The opening segment on adapting patterns to suit your individual desires was a bit dense, but I found it
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informative and helpful nonetheless. The little spotlights on knitting groups from across the US and around the world were also a lot of fun to read, and some of the tips are really helpful.
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LibraryThing member badrabbyt
the sequel to the most awesome knitting book ever. i reallydig the diversity of projects.
LibraryThing member Greenberry
I'm still a beginning knitter but I find that Stoller's books are understandable and fun. The patterns are lively and I've picked out several to make soon!
LibraryThing member catknitter
Explains basic techniques pretty well, and presents some interesting, non-traditional projects. I made the beaded skull wristband for my son (combines counted cross-stich, beading, and knitting techniques).
LibraryThing member r0ckcandy
ANother good book for beginning knitters. I recommend this book for reference purposes and not so much for the patterns.
LibraryThing member Wanderlust_Lost
Good patterns.

Too bad the errata is as long as my face.
LibraryThing member Kareydee
I bought this book because as a beginning knitter I fell in love with the original Stitch 'n Bitch. There are more hints, diagrams and stories about different groups and they are just as interesting as in the original but most of the patterns are not what I would necessarily use. Most are probably
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more attractive to a younger person.
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LibraryThing member michanne
Great tips and information.
LibraryThing member Lesliel
Great patterns and hints.
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