Review: The Knitting Answer Book

The Knitting Answer Book uses a question and answer format to present a lot of information in a compact size. Subtitled "Solutions to Every Problem You'll Ever Face; Answers to Every Question You'll Ever Ask", the book includes almost every knitting question you are likely to have. A beginning or intermediate knitter will find much helpful information. The illustrations are clear and the answers are easy to understand.

The book is divided into 13 chapters including: casting on, the basics, binding off, tools, yarn, reading patterns, pattern stitches, circular knitting, color, shaping, fitting, finishing and embellishments. A resources section in the back of the book gives suggestions on finding other knitters and knitting resources and has an extensive list of knitting books, magazines and a few useful, informative websites.

"The Knitting Answer Book" would be a useful addition to the knitting library of most knitters. The book size is 4½ by 6½ by 1 inch thick, a nice size to carry with your knitting. If you have no knitting experience at all, get a book with basic how-to-knit instructions first. Once you have that first scarf or dishcloth made, this book can answer your questions and help you learn the finer points of knitting.