Stitch 'n Bitch Superstar Knitting: Go Beyond the Basics by Debbie Stoller

Stitch 'n Bitch Superstar Knitting: Go Beyond the Basics Reviews

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  Danielle

  Finally, a book that explains German Twist cast-on (my favorite, and I've always wondered why it's not in books), and I've learned tubular cast-on (yay)! Other highlights: steeking (eek!), and lots of colorwork (which I'm itching to try). The ssk was finally explained so that I understand why it's done, even though I've been doing it for years. Debbie is just so good at explaining stuff so that I get it.
  
  I've recently started knitting a lot more and reading a lot less (it's easier to watch the little one running around when I'm knitting, as opposed to engrossed in a story), and I've already referenced this book several times since my read-through.
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  OssifrageRage

  I think this is probably the most useful of the books Stoller has put out. The instructional part is good for a wide range of people and skill levels. I like more of the patterns than I have from past books. (Plus 41 patterns, that is quite a few!)I would probably buy this book for myself and as a gift for a knitter transitioning to more advanced techniques.
  
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  SallyHP

  I learned to knit properly from reading the first one, so I'm excited to see what new styles I'll learn by reading this version!
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  Ria F

  This book is an excellent resource for different knitting techniques. I taught my self to knit, in part using Stoller's Stitch 'N Bitch, and use this book for more advanced help.
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  Nellie

  For starters, I HATE the name of this series.
  it does have good patterns though.
  
  only reason I checked it out of library is that I found a started poncho in my daughter's closet with no pattern!
  so I am on a quest to find the library book the pattern is in. Subject search resulted in 710 knitting books of which I have placed holds on 25.
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  Heather Culley

  I’ve made a couple things from this and it’s a corker.
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  Laurie

  I liked all the advanced knitting tips—knitting with beads, steeks, etc. Lots of unique and interesting patterns.
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  Atlantis

  Most of the techniques are above my skill level but gives me something to strive towards.
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  Tonileg

  I learned to knit with the stitch 'n bitch series about a decade ago so I have a positive discrimination in general.
  Always clearly written with step by step instructions, this is a book to go from beginner knitting into the more difficult color techniques with lots of sketches and photos.
  There is a huge sweater making chapter to explain all the possible sleeves and sizing options. I'd wear pretty much every pattern in this collection. Tulip top (179) and The life aquatic sweater (202) is super cute!
  356 pages and borrowed from the library.
  3 stars
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  Cat Fithian

  Decent collection of techniques and patterns. Several techniques were shared for certain things, i.e. how to knit with beads. About a dozen patterns round out the book, including some cool skull patterned things. I like the snarky tone of the prose, but in general feel that it runs on too long. Still, a good addition to the world of knitting info.
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  Liz De Coster

  Great if you want to take your knitting up a knot, no pun intended. Options and suggestions for casting on and binding off, color knitting, beads and buttonholes, and other more fiddly bits for experienced knitters. Also advice for designing your own patterns, which is good, because I wasn't really inspired by the patterns included.
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  Ann

  While the patterns in the latter half of the book are really so-so, the first half - filled with really well written guides to all sorts of tricky knitting is what makes the book really useful. The hipster-y puns of the first stitch'n'bitch book continue in the pattern names and the patterns themselves, which is slightly offputting.
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  Jennie

  I think this is better than the first book, though even together they do not add up to a complete compendium of knitting info. A lot of this is really intermediate, not advanced. The illustrations and explanations are clear, and the patterns in this book are much more attractive (to me) than the first one. I have not tried to make any of them, though.
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  Lauren

  Well after a few false starts and beginner's errors, I have finished several projects from this book and am thrilled with the results. It took a little time to get used to, but perseverance is the key!
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  Kate

  Cute patterns (never thought I would be inspired to knit with beads, but after this book, I am) that reinforce the techniques taught in the book...but I don't consider increases, decreases and basic cabling as "advanced knitting."
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  Lil' Grogan

  Good collection of basic skills. Kind of edges into the "beyond", not so much on the patterns. But, on my trek to finding a reference collection, this was not bad. Have used it to check a couple of things along the way.
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  Wendy

  I love the patterns in this book! Some are still a bit advanced for me (I haven't worked up to knitting full wearable garments, like dresses and sweaters) but it has a lot of information on how to work with several different colors, intarsia knitting and lace.
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  Desiree

  Debbie Stoller's books are fantastic in learning new techniques, those alone were worth the cost of the book. The patterns are also fantastic, separated into sections based upon the techniques (beading, lace, etc.)
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  Katey Thompson

  If you lack a local knitting sensei, get Debbie Stoller. She won't be there to hold your hand, but she does explain things better than any other writer that I've found. Her best book yet with scrumptious patterns, which are also clear and well written.
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  Kym

  the patterns are pretty and well written, but not for me. the only one i liked was the bunny chart for the blanket.
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  Michelle

  I love that Debbie Stoller explains the technical stuff clearly. But I'm disappointed that some of the patterns are available online for free.
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  Anna

  Just got this for Xmas... Time to take my knitting to the next level I guess. That's what I get for knitting socks for my sister for christmas!
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  Sara

  Debbie has done it again! Intarsia explained in a FINALLY understandable way - another witty book with AMAZING patterns - I can't wait to make the lotus bag and the bunny baby blanket.
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  Nanci

  Lots of great patterns, about 15 that I would like to make. I would like to own a copy of this one. Many more advanced techniques for the intermediate knitter are clearly explained.
  
  Recommended.
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  Gregory

  Good stuff.
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  Kerry

  I love these books!
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  Naomi

  A fantastic follow on from the first book. Makes the techniques look so easy! Some fantastic project patterns too!
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  Stephanie

  Am so tempted to buy this one, the explanations of complicated techniques are great!