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Description
Learn how to knit with plain-English instructions explaining how to read and follow patterns.
There's a new generation of knitters out there, turning the traditional image of granny-knitters on its head. Everyone has heard of the mantra 'knitting is the new yoga', but you might not be lucky enough to have a knitting friend hanging around to show you the ropes and get you started on your very first row. The so-called 'beginners' patterns' that you might turn to can also be confusing, difficult to follow, and more often than not written in 'knit' rather than English.
Knitty Gritty is a tried-and-tested guide for complete beginners, with simple guidance and patterns for projects that you can use to make that first all-important step 'Beyond the Scarf'.
Table of Contents
Your Essential Knit-Kit
How to Knit Workshop
Project 1: Chunky Scarf
Decreasing Workshop
Sewing-up Workshop
Project 2: Baby Booties
Stitch Patterns Workshop
Project 3: Hats
Increasing Workshop
Project 4: Zig-Zag Scarf
Finishing Workshop
Project 5: Cardigan (baby or child)
Project 6: Flower
Cable Stitches
Project 7: Cable Bag
Project 8: Lacy Wrap
Project 9: Mittens
Project 10: Hot Water Bottle Cover
Project 11: Necktie
Project 12: Fingerless Gloves
Project 13: Phone Home
Project 14: Manly Scarf
Project 15: Girly Scarf
Project 16: Little'n' Large Cushions
Enjoy and Experiment
Useful Notes: Conversion Charts and Abbreviations
Stockists
Product details
Published | May 14 2019 |
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Format | Paperback |
Edition | 1st |
Extent | 128 |
ISBN | 9781789940077 |
Imprint | Herbert Press |
Illustrations | 120 colour images |
Dimensions | 10 x 7 inches |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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Reviews
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This comprehensive resource is a must-have for the new generation of knitters.
Craftsman Magazine (Sept 2008)
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This is one of the best beginners knitting books I have ever seen.
Read Craft Newsletter, Oct-Dec 2008
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Full of absolute beginner-proof instructions and patterns. The must-have accessory this winter.
The Sunday Telegraph (November 2008)
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You'll be a whizz with the needles by the time you've finished.
Knit Today (October 2009)
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Learn-to-knit books are a dime a dozen, but this is the best recent one we know.
www.allaboutyou.com
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I've lost count of the number of starter knitters I've recommended this to... you will be able to make baby booties before you know it.
allaboutyou.com