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I've knit from these, an ongoing list
Getting Started Knitting Socks (Getting Started)Getting Started Knitting Socks (Getting Started) by Ann Budd
Buy new: £8.59 / Used from: £6.94
I've knit several socks for my husband from this, excellent stuff. If you want or need a basic how-to-knit socks book this one I've found the clearest
The Knitter's Handy Book of Sweater Patterns: Basic Designs in Multiple Sizes and GaugesThe Knitter's Handy Book of Sweater Patterns: Basic Designs in Multiple Sizes and Gauges by Ann Budd
Buy new: £14.99 / Used from: £11.50
For when you can't find that garment in your head in one of the books, though sizing seems to be a little off, and I'm not the only one.
Hats: A Knitter's Dozen (A Knitter's Dozen Series)Hats: A Knitter's Dozen (A Knitter's Dozen Series) by Knitters Magazine
Buy new: £8.99 / Used from: £7.92
a huge variety, my first experience of modular knitting in this one
Knitting for Special EffectKnitting for Special Effect by Debby Robinson
Buy new: £6.99 / Used from: £0.01
Waistcoat knitted with no embelishments, still pretty, Biker Jacket being knit
Knitting on the Road: Sock Patterns for the Traveling KnitterKnitting on the Road: Sock Patterns for the Traveling Knitter by Nancy Bush
Buy new: £8.02 / Used from: £7.10
I've knit Conwy and Friday Harbour and intend to knit more. Spiral Binding makes it very useful, it's also packed with information
Magical Needlework: 35 Original Projects and PatternsMagical Needlework: 35 Original Projects and Patterns by Dorothy Morrison
Buy used from: £4.14
I've knit the bookmarks and several other projects are waiting their turn
Knitting Socks with Handpainted YarnKnitting Socks with Handpainted Yarn by Carol Sulcoski
Buy new: £8.29 / Used from: £6.74
while these do highlight handpainted yarns, they also work with commercial yarns, husband loves his Escher socks
Modular Knits: New Techniques for Today's KnittersModular Knits: New Techniques for Today's Knitters by Iris Schreier
Buy new: £8.49 / Used from: £4.55
made a waistcoat from this one, very happy with it, the variagated yarn added to the interest. And then I knit a hat and a scarf for christmas, the directions are a bit overcomplicated, good result.
Favorite SocksFavorite Socks by Ann Budd
Buy new: £9.69 / Used from: £7.50
Made Falling leaves from this, nice pattern, useful book
"Woman's Weekly" Knitting Book"Woman's Weekly" Knitting Book
Buy used from: £0.01
Pretty cabled waistcoat knit from this one
The Knitter's Bible: The Complete Handbook for Creative KnittersThe Knitter's Bible: The Complete Handbook for Creative Knitters by Claire Crompton
Buy new: £8.23 / Used from: £6.50
Made some lavender bags from this one, good clear instructions with some patterns
Yarn Stash Wonders: 101 Yarn-Shop FavouritesYarn Stash Wonders: 101 Yarn-Shop Favourites
Buy new: £6.49 / Used from: £3.00
Bluebell socks knit, a few others on needles.
Not Just SocksNot Just Socks by Sandi Rosner
Buy new: £13.99 / Used from: £26.54
Some great ideas, and socks, to make with sock yarn, made the Lightweight socks (twice) and the drawstring bag with this.
Not Just More SocksNot Just More Socks by Sandi Rosner
Buy new: £13.99 / Used from: £64.45
more great ideas, I buy sock yarn on holidays and many of these patterns use about the same as a pair of socks would, though I cheated and knit the ripple socks and the slouch socks from this
Vogue Knitting Very Easy Knits: The Best of Very Easy Very VogueVogue Knitting Very Easy Knits: The Best of Very Easy Very Vogue
Buy new: £9.41 / Used from: £3.49
I've knit a T shaped top from this, pretty easy but with some nice detail.
Vintage Knits: 30 Stunning Knitwear Designs Inspired by Original Postwar PatternsVintage Knits: 30 Stunning Knitwear Designs Inspired by Original Postwar Patterns by Sarah Dallas
Buy used from: £15.99
Knit the Long-Sleeved Cotton Jacket for my sister, looks well