Resources

Since I have been knitting (since 2008) and spinning yarn by hand (2010), I have had the opportunity to visit various yarn stores and take advantage of various resources that have been very helpful to me.

Here is a continuously expanding list of resources that I hope you find useful as well.  I have personally visited the Local Yarn Stores, read the books, or viewed the DVDs or videos listed.  These truly are my personal recommendations on resources to help anyone begin or continue his or her fiber arts journey.

 

Local Yarn Stores:

By Hand Yarn – Sonora, California

ImagiKnit – San Francisco, California

Lion Brand Yarn Studio – New York, New York

Picasso’s Moon Yarn – Sarasota, Florida

Purl SoHo – New York, New York

School Products – New York, New York

Sip & Knit – Maitland, Florida

So Much Yarn – Seattle, Washington

The Black Sheep – Orlando, Florida

 

Books:

Knitting:

“Free-Range Knitter: The Yarn Harlot Writes Again” – Stephanie Pearl-McPhee

“The Knitter’s Book of Yarn: The Ultimate Guide to Choosing, Using and Enjoying Yarn” – Clara Parkes

“The Knitter’s Book of Wool: The Ultimate Guide to Understanding, Using and Loving this Most Fabulous Fiber” – Clara Parkes

“Knitting for Dummies” – Pam Allen, Tracy Barr and Shannon Okey

“Knitting Rules!: The Yarn Harlot’s Bag of Knitting Tricks” – Stephanie Pearl-McPhee

“Lily Chin’s Knitting Tips & Tricks: Shortcuts and Techniques Every Knitter Should Know” – Lily Chin

“Stephanie Pearl-McPhee Casts Off: The Yarn Harlot’s Guide to the Land of Knitting” – Stephanie Pearl-McPhee

“Yarn Harlot: The Secret Life of a Knitter” – Stephanie Pearl-McPhee

Spinning:

“Get Spun: The Step-by-Step Guide to Spinning Art Yarns” – Symeon North

“Respect the Spindle: Spin Infinite Yarns with One Amazing Tool” - Abby Franquemont

“Start Spinning: Everything You Need to Know to Make Great Yarn” – Maggie Casey