Knit-Lit Booklist

Here is the list so far. I look forward to hearing your suggestions!
Happy Reading!
(Last updated 5/13/08)

Knitting Nonfiction Books:
1. KnitLit: Sweaters and Their Stories…and Other Writing About Knitting by
Linda Roghaar and Molly Wolf [KnitLit (too) and KnitLit the Third]
(Book for August 2007)
2. Yarn Harlot: The Secret Life of a Knitter by Stephanie Pearl-McPhee
3. Wendy Knits: My Never-Ending Adventures in Yarn by Wendy D. Johnson
4. Zen and the Art of Knitting: Exploring the Links Between Knitting,
Spirtuality, and Creativity by Bernadette Murphy
5. Knitting Heaven and Earth: Healing the Heart with Craft by Susan Gordon Lydon
6. Mindful Knitting: Inviting Contemplative Practice to the Craft by Tara Jon
Manning
7. Kniticisms – and Other Purls of Wisdom Edited by Michael Dregni
8. KnitKnacks: Much Ado About Knitting by Clara Parkes
9. A History of Hand Knitting by Richard Rutt
10. The Knitting Goddess: finding the heart and soul of knitting through instruction, projects, and stories by Deborah Bergman
11. Knitting Rules! by Stephanie Pearl-McPhee (Book for February 2008)
12. Knitalong: celebrating the tradition of knitting together by Larissa Brown and Martin John Brown (Book for August 2008)
13. Second-time Cool : the Art of Chopping Up a Sweater by Anna-Stina Lindén Ivarsson, Katarina Brieditis, and Katarina Evans (Book for May 2008)
14. Crazy Aunt Purl's Drunk, Divorced, and Covered in Cat Hair: The True-Life Misadventures of a 30-Something Who Learned to Knit After He Split by Laurie Perry (Book for March 2008)




Knitting Fiction Books:
1. Knitting by Anne Barlett (Book for January 2008)
2. Died in the Wool by Mary Kruger (Book for July 2008)
3. The Friday Night Knitting Club by Kate Jacobs (Book for June 2008)
4. Knit One, Kill Two by Maggie Sefton
5. Needled to Death by Maggie Sefton (Book for June 2007)
6. A Deadly Yarn by Maggie Sefton
7. The Shop on Blossom Street by Debbie Macomber
8. A Good Yarn by Debbie Macomber
9. Knitting Under the Influence by Claire LaZebnik
(Book for October 2007)
10. What I Call Life by Jill Wolfson
11. The Knitting Circle: A Novel by Ann Hood
12. Knit Fast, Die Young by Mary Kruger
13. Back on Blossom Street by Debbie Macomber
14. Three Bags Full: a Sheep Detective Story by Leonie Swann (Book for April 2008)


Knitting Instruction/Pattern Books:
1. Knitting For Peace: Make the World a Better Place One Stitch at a Time by
Betty Christiansen (Book for November 2007)
2. Teach Yourself Visually Knitting by Sharon Turner
3. Knitting with Balls: A Hands-on Guide to Knitting for the Modern Man by
Michael del Vecchio
4. Fast Knits Fat Needles by Sally Harding
5. No Sheep for You: Knit Happy with Cotton, Silk, Linen, Hemp, Bamboo and
Other delights by Amy R. Singer
6. The Well-Knit Home: Simple Techniques for Beautiful Results by Gina Macris
7. Knitting Without Tears: Basic Techniques and Easy-to-Follow Directions for
Garments to Fit All Sizes by Elizabeth Zimmerman
8. Unexpected Knitting by Debbie New
9. Domino Knitting by Vivian Hoxbro
10. Odd Ball Knitting: Creative Ideas for Leftover Yarn by Barbara Albright
11. Never Too Old to Knit Edited by Karin Strom
12. Knitting rules! by Stephanie Pearl-McPhee (Book for February 2008)
13. 2-at-a-Time Socks: Revealed Inside. . . The Secret of Knitting Two at Once on One Circular Needle Works for any Sock Pattern! by Melissa Morgan-Oakes


Kid Knitting Books:
1. Knitting Nell by Julie Jersild Roth (Book for December 2007)
2. Martha Moth Makes Socks by Cambria Evans
3. Shall I Knit You a Hat?: A Christmas Yarn by Kate Klise
4. Kids Learn to Knit by Lucinda Guy
5. Charmed Knits: Projects for Fans of Harry Potter by Alison Hansel
(Book for July 2007)
6. Kids Knitting by Melanie Falick
7. The Yarn Girls’ Guide to Simple Knits by Julie Carles
8. Hip to Knit: 18 Contemporary Projects for Today’s Knitter by Judith L. Swartz
9. Knitgrrl: Learn to Knit with 15 Fun and Funky Patterns by Shannon Okey
10. Kids Can Knit: Fun and Easy Projects for Smaller Knitters by Carolyn Clewer
11. Kids Easy Knitting Projects (Quick Starts for Kids!) by Peg Blachette
12. Derek, the Knitting Dinosaur by Mary Blackwood
13. Mr. Nick's Knitting by Margaret Wild
14. The First Christmas Stocking by Elizabeth Winthrop

Teen Knitting Books:
1. Funky Knits: Knitting Know-How for Hip Young Things by Carol Meldrum and Julie Marchington
2. Pretty in Punk: 25 Punk, Rock, and Goth Knitting Projects by Alyce Benevides
3. Teen Knitting Club: Chill Out and Knit Some Cool Stuff by Jennifer Wenger, Carol Abrams, and Maureen Lasher
4. Knit Wit: 30 Easy and Hip Projects (Hands-Free Step-By-Step Guides) by Amy R. Singer
5. Chicks with Sticks (It’s a Purl Thing) by Elizabeth Lenhard
(Book for September 2007)
6. Knitorama: 25 Great and Glam Things to Knit by Rachael Matthews
7. Not Another Teen Knitting Book by Vickie Howell
8. Knit and Stitch for Beginners: 25 Fun and Easy Projects by Wendy Freeman
9. KnitWits by William Taylor