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Knitting Without Tears : Basic Techniques and Easy-To-Follow Directions for Garments to Fit All Sizes by Elizabeth Zimmerman (1973, Trade Paperback)

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Knitting Without Tears; Basic Techniques and Easy-To-Follow Directions for Garments to Fit All Sizes., Paperback by Zimmermann, Elizabeth, ISBN 0684135051, ISBN-13 9780684135052, Brand New, Free shipping in the US The author guides the novice and the experienced knitters in short-cuts and construction tricks and offers twenty original designs

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Do you love to knit -- and hate to purl? Have you ever started a sweater without enough yarn from the same dye lot to finish it? When you cast on, do you end up with a tail of yarn that's maddeningly too long or too short? Elizabeth Zimmermann comes to the rescue with clever solutions tofrustrating problems and step-by-step instructions for brilliant, timeless designs.InKnitting Without Tears,you'll find elegant designs for: Color-pattern Norwegian ski sweaters Seamless patterned-yoke sweaters Hooded garter-stitch jackets for babies Watch caps, socks, slippers, mittens, and more! This classic and influential book is poised to inspire a whole new generation of knitters who have yet to discover the joys and comforts of knitting. As the lady herself once put it, "properly practiced, knitting soothes the troubled spirit, and it doesn't hurt the untroubled spirit either."

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Publisher
Touchstone
ISBN-10
0684135051
ISBN-13
9780684135052
eBay Product ID (ePID)
459666

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Book Title
Knitting Without Tears : Basic Techniques and Easy-To-Follow Directions for Garments to Fit All Sizes
Author
Elizabeth Zimmerman
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Needlework / Knitting, Fashion, Do-It-Yourself / General
Publication Year
1973
Genre
House & Home, Crafts & Hobbies
Number of Pages
128 Pages

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10.8in
Item Height
0.4in
Item Width
8.2in
Item Weight
10.2 Oz

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Vogue KnittingElizabeth taught us to trust our instincts, revel in our creativity and above all, find joy in the simple act of knitting., Vogue Knitting Elizabeth taught us to trust our instincts, revel in our creativity and above all, find joy in the simple act of knitting., The New York Times [Elizabeth Zimmermann] brought a penetrating intellect and a sculptor's sensitivity to revolutionizing the ancient art of knitting., The New York Times[Elizabeth Zimmermann] brought a penetrating intellect and a sculptor's sensitivity to revolutionizing the ancient art of knitting.
Table of Content
Contents Chapter 1 The Opinionated Knitter 2 Gauge: Required Reading 3 Ski Sweater in Color Patterns 4 Seamless Sweaters 5 Other Knitted Garments 6 The Washing of Sweaters Bibliography Index
Copyright Date
1971
Lccn
70-140776
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
0
Illustrated
Yes

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5 out of 5 stars
by michiganyarnsee...Jun 19, 2018
Knitting Without Tears
I've been hearing about this book for years and am so happy that I found a copy for myself. It arrived in excellent condition. I will enjoy using this book.
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by 58farmMar 30, 2021
Good book
I've been knitting for about 55 years, and still learned something new from this book. It is also easy to read.
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by sharleJan 11, 2021
a great philosophy of knitting
I've had a copy for years but leant mine out. Had to have another. E. Zimmerman transformed how I knit 40 years ago.
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4 out of 5 stars
by pukeysmom2006Sep 04, 2018
A must have for a knitter's library.
Great book, great tutorials and explanations. A must have for a knitter's library.
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5 out of 5 stars
by artiste45-artMay 06, 2008
Beyond basic!
This is a really good book that teaches you ways to create your own patterns, her instructions are clear, and easy to understand. Also her sense of humor makes the book enjoyable as well, almost worth reading just for fun! This is an excellant referance book for any knitters library!

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Knitting Without Tears : Basic Techniques and Easy-To-Follow Directions for Garments to Fit All Sizes by Elizabeth Zimmerman (1973, Trade Paperback)

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Beyond basic!

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