THE RUNDOWN “Punk Knits: 26 Hot New Designs for Anarchistic Souls and Independent Spirits,” (STC Craft/A Melanie Falick Book, $19.95)

Yeah, Share Ross is a rock 'n' roller who also loves to knit. You got a problem with that?

Ross, the author of “Punk Knits: 26 Hot New Designs for Anarchistic Souls and Independent Spirits,” says the two aren't as incompatible as you might think.

“I think knitting is punk ..... because you're taking the time to create something instead of buying something premade,” said Ross, lead singer and guitarist in the Los Angeles band Bubble. “It's a punk effort because it's DIY. It's snubbing your nose at the corporate world.”

Ross' book (which includes photos of each design by her husband and band mate, Bam) shows knitters how to stick it to the man by creating an anarchy pillow, a skull kilt, Doc Marten leg warmers and other unique pieces. Each design has an inspiration: the striped “1977 Sweater” was inspired by Sid Vicious, the sheer “Cherry Bomb” mini by the Runaways and the “Mosh Pit Choker” by Suzi Quatro.

Ross started knitting not quite four years ago when she was impressed by a friend's handmade scarf. Although “Punk Knits” is not a how-to guide, “if you're comfortable knitting and purling, there's a lot of stuff you can do in this book,” Ross said.

The designs are rated for difficulty using a system based on music venues. The easiest designs are ranked “Garage” (where most bands start out) and the hardest are rated “Arena.” The designs are modeled by people in the Los Angeles rock 'n' roll scene, and the cover photo is of Austin native and punk legend Texas Terri.

Unlike most knitting books, the designs in “Punk Knits” make liberal use of deliberate holes — “I'm all about the holes,” Ross said — and she encourages knitters to change the design as they like. After all, what's more punk than breaking the rules?

Jessica Belasco | 210SA contributor