Ask Debbie Stoller... and maybe win her new book! Interview posted!

[jungrrl]

http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=367716.0

Ask Debbie Stoller!

...and maybe win a copy of her new book!

We are happy to announce that Stitch 'N Bitch author Debbie Stoller will be stopping by Craftster to answer some of your questions and tell us about her new book: Stitch 'N Bitch Superstar Knitting: Go Beyond the Basics

Debbie's new book is great for those who have mastered knitting 101 and are interested in taking their stitches to the next level. There are 21 advanced knitting techniques covered in the book, including:

•   Lace
•   Double knitting
•   Getting creative with stripes and colorwork
•   Cables
•   Embellishing with crochet, embroidery, and beading
•   Intarsia
•   Fair Isle
•   Steeks
•   Cast-ons, bind-offs, and more!

If you have a question for Debbie, post it below. By posting a question, you'll also be entering a random drawing for a chance to win a copy of Debbie's new book: Stitch 'N Bitch Superstar Knitting: Go Beyond the Basics


If you're in one of these areas, you can meet Debbie in person! She will be doing her book tour on the following dates at the following locations:

November 22, 2010 in Paramus, NJ      
Barnes & Noble                                 
765 Route 17 South
7:30 pm talk/signing

November 29, 2010 in Brooklyn, NY
Brooklyn Public Library                  
Central Library, Dweck Auditorium
10 Grand Army Plaza
6:00 pm talk/signing

February 24, 2011 in Philadelphia, PA      
Philadelphia Free Library                               
1901 Vine Street
7:30 pm talk/signing

[agoodgirlie2]

I am horrible at knitting, but am really fond of crocheting, can you suggest some easy knitting beginners books?

[RachelKristin]

I am horrible at knitting, but am really fond of crocheting, can you suggest some easy knitting beginners books?

Her first book, The Knitter's Handbook, is how I learned knitting!

[empressloopy]

I taught myself how to crochet thanks to your Stitch'N bitch crochet: the Happy Hooker book! I was wondering if you were going to put out another like it; like you did with Stitch'N bitch Nation?

[creativestrawberry]

Hi Debbie,

I have learned to knit in the last 3 months through books and think it is a great way, I have many.  I often take ages to start a new project and never know which to go for as there are so many.  How do you combat the frustration of all of the ideas when we want to start a new project, how do you decide what to put on the needles next?
Thanks

[kjlutz]

I frequently reference your books for doing project finishing and whatnot--thanks they are invaluable.

A couple of questions though:
Do you have any tips on making button holes that turn out to be an expected size?
Do you have any tips for neatly putting in zippers in sweater?

Thanks.

[Alliecat30]

I have your first book as well as the Happy Hooker (LOVE both!)  I had to make my sister buy your new book so I could knit vicariously since I'm not very good at it!  I ALSO want to know if you're thinking about doing HH#2! (And if I can write for it!! Ha ha)

[tinuviel]

Hi! I have a question for you. How does one go about fixing a Wrap and Turn in a shortened row that was wrapped incorrectly? I have two stitches that weren't wrapped properly at the time so they are kind of double-up on the needle. To go back on the first one would mean unraveling my whole project. I'm considering just knitting them as one stitch… is that going to work?

[fantasticmio]

Is there an advanced crochet techniques book in the works? (pretty please!!)

[PenguinSoup]

I was wondering if you were going to make a knitting pattern book next. I own almost all of your other books and LOVE the information and patterns in them but would also enjoy a pattern only with maybe a few tips from you.