A-Z of Knitting: The ultimate resource for beginners and experienced knitters (A-Z of Needlecraft)

Learn everything you need to know about knitting in “one of the most comprehensive, easy-to-use guides available” for beginner knitters and beyond (Stitch Magazine)!
Features over 400 step-by-step photographs, 20 designs, and loads of need-to-know advice on knitting stitches, techniques, and supplies.
All you need to know about knitting is here, from beginner’s basics to advanced techniques. With clear instructions and helpful photographs, this complete resource walks you from first casting on through basic stitches, increasing and decreasing, reading patterns and fixing mistakes. Soon you’ll be mastering knitting in the round, Aran, Fair Isle, intarsia, lace knitting, and more.
 
Starting with the basics, we teach you about the different types of tools and the wonderful array of yarns that are available today. We give you easy to follow step-by-step instructions for various ways to hold the yarn and needles, cast on and cast off, work basic stitches, increase and decrease, make buttonholes, knit bands, read and adapt patterns, finish off, fix mistakes and care for your knitted garments.
 
And then there’s more! Learn about knitting in the round, loop knitting, Shaker knitting, slanted knitting, lace knitting, and much more. Be inspired to embellish your knitting with surface embroidery, Swiss darning, smocking, beads, and sequins.

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Features over 400 step-by-step photographs, 20 designs, and loads of need-to-know advice on knitting stitches, techniques, and supplies.

All you need to know about knitting is here, from beginner’s basics to advanced techniques.

Soon you’ll be mastering knitting in the round, Aran, Fair Isle, intarsia, lace knitting, and more.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Search Press
Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 14, 2020
Edition ‏ : ‎ Reprint
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 156 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1782211624
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1782211624
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.25 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.56 x 0.5 x 9.25 inches
Part of series ‏ : ‎ A–Z of Needlecraft
Best Sellers Rank: #28,298 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #26 in Knitting (Books) #29 in Crafts & Hobbies Reference
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