Stitch 'n Bitch (2004, Paperback)

Synopsis
Knitting has shed its grandmotherly trappings and is now the province of the young and trendy. Debbie Stoller, the co-publisher of the feminist magazine Bust and founder of the New York Stitch 'N Bitch (a weekly gathering of knitters in their 20s and 30s) has created a textbook for the new knitting generation. STITCH 'N BITCH, a treasure trove for knitters at all levels, includes valuable two-color illustrated tips on how to choose the best yarn for your project; lists of essential knitting tools, books, magazines, and websites; basic methods of casting on; various kinds of stitches; and instructions for fixing mistakes. Stoller's breezy, friendly tone is comforting to the beginning knitter but will not seem condescending to the expert. The second half of the book is full of patterns designed by Stitch 'N Bitchers all over the country as well as by other knitters of the author's acquaintance. Besides some hip-looking sweaters, scarves, socks, and hats, there are patterns for a variety of fun accessories like totes, a bikini, wrist bands, a cat bed, and Cricket's Technicolor Techno-Cozy (a pouch for a cell phone or iPod).

Key Details
Language:	English
Format:	Paperback
ISBN-10:	0761128182
ISBN-13:	9780761128182

Additional Details
Illustrator:	Adrienne Yan

Size
Length:	192 pages
Height:	9.5 in
Width:	8 in
Thickness:	0.5 in
Weight:	20 oz

Publisher's Note
A complete guide to the craft of knitting offers detailed instructions for a variety of techniques and stitches, from plain to fiancy, as well as information on the different types of needles and yarns, tips on shopping for yarns, finishing techniques, and forty stylish patters from everything from scarfs and hats to sweaters and a bikini.

Industry Reviews
"This is not your Aunt Hildy's knitting guide."
New York Times Book Review - Dwight Garner (11/28/2004)