Zen Knitting

mliz55 May 31st, 2010 at 8:28 pm

Lionbrand.com has some good patterns and I like their yarn. the wool-ease is a good smooth yarn, lots of good colors, and available all over. You might try smileysyarns.com for some discounts, or Herrschners.com. Do not buy the cheapest yarn available, make sure it is a yarn you like, this sweater will be with you for a while, and there is no point spending time on something you hate.
DIYnet.com also has some nice patterns, and good instructions. knitting.about.com has good info and access to free patterns. knttinghelp.com has videos in case you need a reminder on how to do a stitch. Knitty.com has some lovely patterns as well as articles. My favorite book these days is Knitting Simple Jackets: 25 Beautiful Designs by Marilyn Cohen, such pretty designs! I found it in the library, you might also check out the simple knits in vogue knitting, or knit simple magazine.
Have fun!

Yah00_goddess May 31st, 2010 at 9:06 pm

for what it’s worth, here’s a pattern generator.

http://www.knittingfool.com/

Essentially, you knit your swatch in the yarn you like, and then measure the gauge. Then enter these numbers along with the desired size you want and it’ll help you create a knitting pattern for yourself or anyone else you’d like to make a sweater for!

iroc70 May 31st, 2010 at 10:56 pm

Hi:

Here you go:

http://www.barnesandnobel.com/

http://knittingcrochet.suite101.com/arti...

http://www.theknitstitch.com/charity.htm...

http://www.knittinguniverse.com/xrx/comm...

http://www.learntoknit.com/instructions_...

http://www.learn-to-knit.com/

http://www.squidoo.com/knitting...

http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/knit...

http://knitknitting.com/

http://knitting.about.com/

http://wendyknits.net/wendy/knitting.htm...

http://www.thefamilyhomestead.com/croche...

http://www.knitty.com/issuespring05/feat...

http://hobbies.expertvillage.com/intervi...

http://www.knittingfool.com/

http://www.knittinghelp.com/

http://www.letsknit2gether.com/...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/knitting...

Books :

he Ultimate Sourcebook of Knitting and Crochet Stiches: Over 900 Great Stitches Detailed for Needle Crafters of Every Level
by Reader’s Digest Editors (Editor), Reader’s Digest Editors-
A most execellent book on the subject { I own one and agree with it} get this book it nothing else-

Learn to Knit
by Shure

The Knitting Experience Book 1: The Knit Stitch: Inspiration and Instruction, Vol. 1
by Sally Melville, Elaine Rowley (Editor), Alexis Xenakis (Photographer), Alexis Xenakis (Photographer), Xrx Press (Manufactured by)

Beginner Basics (Vogue Knitting on the Go! Series)
by Trisha Malcolm (Editor)

Kids Knitting
by Melanie Falick, Kristin Nicholas (Illustrator), Chris Hartlove (Photographer)

Knitting For Dummies
by Pam Allen, Trisha Malcolm, Rich Tennant (Illustrator), Trisha Malcolm (Foreword by)

Teach Yourself VISUALLY Knitting
by Sharon Turner

Modular Knits: New Techniques for Today’s Knitters
by Iris Schreier

Donna Kooler’s Encyclopedia of Knitting
by Donna Kooler

Knitting School: A Complete Course
by Sterling Publishing, RCS LIBRI

Big Book of Knitting Stitch Patterns
by Staff of Sterling Publishing

Learning to Knit
by BarCharts, Kaaren Ashley

Learn to Knit
by Sue Whiting (Editor)

Learn To Knit
by Penny Hill, New Holland Publishers Ltd (Produced by)

The Learn to Knit a Sweater Book
by Jean Leinhauser

How to Knit
by Debbie Bliss

Knitter’s Lib: Learn to Knit, Crochet, and Free Yourself from Pattern Dependency
by Lena Maikon

Teach Yourself Knitting
by Sally J. Walton

The Easy Learn to Knit in Just One Day
by Staff of the American School of Needlework

Start to Knit
by Alison Dupernex

Decorative Knitting: 100 Practical Techniques, 125 Inspirational Ideas: And over 18 Creative Projects
by Kate Haxell, Luise Roberts

Michaels Book of Needlecrafts: Knitting, Crochet and Embroidery
by Dawn Cusick (Editor), Megan Kirby (Editor), Megan Kirby (Editor), Lark Books (Manufactured by)

Perfectly Brilliant Knits
by Melissa Matthay, Sheryl Thies, Sheryl Thies

The Knitter’s Handbook
by Eleanor Van Zandt

Beginner’s Guide to Knitting
by Alison Dupernex

Complete Book of Knitting
by Barbara Abbey

Here some more – ( some might be repeats by this my Knitting Project info sites and books here):

http://knitting.about.com/

http://knitting.about.com/od/knittingblogs/Knitting_Blogs_Find_Other_Knitters.htm

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/33208/free_knitting_patterns_online.html

http://www.sheeptoshawl.com/knitting.html

http://www.craftdirectory.org/knitting.php

http://knittinginfosite.com/

http://knittinginfosite.com/

http://www.stumbleupon.com/tag/knitting/

http://www.az.com/~andrade/knit/index.html

http://knitting.craftgossip.com/

http://www.michaels.com/art/online/projectlist?categoryid=32

http://www.interweaveknits.com/freepatterns/

http://www.knitting-and.com/knitting/index.html

http://freeknittingpatterns.blogspot.com/

http://www.patternworks.com/products.aspx?DEPT=U312&NAME=Beginner%20Level&c1=ppc&source=overture&kw=beginner+knitting+pattern&OVRAW=Knitting%20projects&OVKEY=beginner%20knitting%20project&OVMTC=advanced&OVADID=5717481022&OVKWID=49089907522

http://www.bellaonline.com/subjects/212.asp

http://www.vintageknits.com/knit.html

http://www.bhg.com/bhg/category.jsp?categoryid=/templatedata/bhg/category/data/Knitting_Projects.xml

http://www.ilovetocraft.com/knitting/index.shtml

http://www.myknitting.com/

http://www.coatsandclark.com/Crafts/Knitting/Projects/

http://www.lycos.com/info/knitting.html

http://www.knitting-crochet.com/link/craide.html

http://www.fridaynightknittingclub.com/

http://www.knittersdream.com/Projects2.html

http://www.yarnmarket.com/projects.html?PPC=true&kw=goo:knitting+projects

http://www.knittinghelp.com/knitting/getting_started/

http://www.city-knitting.com/projects/

http://www.interweave.com/knit/projects/sweaters.asp

Books:

Weekend Knitting Projects
by Melanie Falick, Ericka McConnell (Photographer), Ericka McConnell (Photographer)

100 Knitting Projects
by Jean Leinhauser, Rita Weiss, Rita Weiss

Mason-Dixon Knitting: The Curious Knitters’ Guide: Stories, Patterns, Advice, Opinions, Questions, Answers, Jokes, and Pictures
by Kay Gardiner, Ann Meador Shayne

Charmed Knits: Projects for Fans of Harry Potter
by Alison Hansel

Knitty Gritty Knits (DIY): 25 Fun & Fabulous Projects
by Vickie Howell

One Skein Knitting: 30 Quick Projects to Knit and Crochet
by Leigh Radford, John Mulligan (Photographer)

Crocheted Baby Blankets (Vogue Knitting on the Go! Series)
by Vogue Knitting (Editor)

Crocheted Bags (Vogue Knitting on the Go! Series)
by Vogue Knitting (Editor)

Beginner Basics (Vogue Knitting on the Go! Series)
by Trisha Malcolm (Editor)

Knit 2 Together: Patterns and Stories for Serious Knitting Fun
by Tracey Ullman, Tracey Ullman, Mel Clark, Eric Axene (Photographer), Eric Axene (Photographer)

Hip Knit Hats: 40 Fabulous Designs
by Cathy Carron

Knitted Toys
by Zoe Mellor

Wedding Knits: Handknit Gifts for Every Member of the Wedding Party
by Suss Cousins, Suzuki K (Photographer)

Home Knits: Luxurious Handknits for Every Room of the House
by Suss Cousins, Michael Weschler (Photographer)

Hollywood Knits: Thirty Original Suss Designs
by Suss Cousins, Karen Knauer (Photographer)

Lion Brand Yarn: Just Gifts: Favorite Patterns to Knit and Crochet
by Lion Brand, Shannon Okey (Editor)

Itty-Bitty Hats
by Susan B. Anderson

Family Knits: 25 Handknits for All Seasons
by Debbie Bliss

Scarves and Shawls for Yarn Lovers: Knitting with Simple Patterns and Amazing Yarns
by Carri Hammett