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New Discoveries:
Links I've recently discovered - not necessarily sorted, but always interesting!
Fetching RSS feed... please stand byKnitting Magazines
- Knitty
- *The* online knitting magazine. Techniques, patterns, articles, and a great forum community. Updated regularly - don't forget to check out the "surprises" between issues!
- The AntiCraft
- So fabulous - a goth knitting webmag.
- MenKnit.net
- A knitting magazine catering to male knitters, worth reading regardless of your personal gender.
- Spun
- A Canadian lifestyle magazine, with patterns.
- MagKnits
- Perhaps not everyone's taste, but they have a lovely selection of unusual patterns.
Tips, Tricks, and Techniques
- WPI = Yardage
- Estimate how much yarn to buy using Wraps Per Inch.
- Knitting Fool
- Sweater calculators, stitch library, and other essential knitting reference lists.
- Knitting Fiend Calculators
- A ton of knitting-related calculators - gauge swatching, buttonhole spacing, even increases/decreases - and more!
- KnitPro
- Turn any small image file into a knitting chart.
- Knit 2 socks on 1 needle
- Learn to knit two socks at the same time on one long circular needle. Down with second-sock syndrome!
- Knit and Purl Backwards
- Learn to knit and purl backwards - eliminate turning, making edgings much easier.
Patterns I adore:
- Halley's Comet Hat
- Pretty lace hat from Marnie Maclean.
- Hooray for Me Gloves
- Fun, highly-recommended fingerless gloves.
- Felted bag with partition
- An easy introduction to felted bags - quick and cute.
- Victorian Lace Shawl
- A nice shawl in itself; more importantly, demonstrates a method for working any lace pattern into a shawl.
Free Patterns on the Web:
- Knitting Pattern Central
- THE best resource for finding free patterns on the web. Nicely organized, frequently updated, clean and easy to navigate.
- Knitting on the Net
- Not the prettiest site out there, but a real trove of interesting, free patterns.
- Dishcloth Boutique
- Dishcloths - a great way to try out new patterns and techniques. This is the ultimate resource for all your dishcloth pattern needs.
Great Stuff on Amazon
Stitch 'N Bitch: The Knitter's Handbook
Trendy, true, but has the clearest learn-to-knit instructions I've ever seen.
Amazon Price: $10.04 (as of 01/04/2010) 
Knitting Without Tears: Basic Techniques and Easy-to-Follow Directions for Garments to Fit All Sizes
This book may change your entire relationship to knitting. A vital resource.
Amazon Price: $12.20 (as of 01/04/2010)
Vogue Knitting: The Ultimate Knitting Book
Ultimate, indeed.
Amazon Price: $24.53 (as of 01/04/2010)
The Knitter's Handy Book of Patterns: Basic Designs in Multiple Sizes & Gauges (Interweave)
When you want to start designing, this is a great place to start.
Amazon Price: $16.47 (as of 01/04/2010)
Shawls and Scarves: The Best of Knitter's Magazine (Best of Knitter's Magazine series)
I've found this to be most useful - educational articles and great patterns. Make sure to look up the errata, though.
Amazon Price: $13.57 (as of 01/04/2010)
Knitting Over The Edge: Unique Ribs, Cords, Appliques, Colors, Nouveau
Amazon Price: $19.77 (as of 01/04/2010)
Yarn Harlot: The Secret Life of a Knitter
Amazon Price: $9.35 (as of 01/04/2010)
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The Friday Night Knitting Club (Friday Night Knitting Club Novels)
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Knit the Season: A Friday Night Knitting Club Novel (Friday Night Knitting Club Novels)
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Knitting For Dummies (For Dummies (Sports & Hobbies))
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The Knitting Answer Book
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Teach Yourself Visually Knitting (Teach Yourself Visually)
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