Debbie Tomkies teaches knitting, crochet and dyeing to students of all ages. Debbie has designed for many major knitting magazines including Simply Knitting, and Let’s Knit. She has designed for Artesano yarns and spent over four years as the ‘How-to’ technical feature writer for Simply Knitting. She is also the author of Complete Knitting Skills (2013) and 250 Knitting Stitches (2015).

With quick-start projects and plenty of tips, this is the ideal book for those beginning their knitting journey. Step-by-step instructions will teach you all the essential stitching techniques, making it a great reference for both beginners and the more experienced knitter. Look out for input from the guest designers and bloggers who share their favourite patterns, too.

• IntroductionChapter One: Getting StartedTools, equipment and materials, Starting to knitChapter Two: Essential Stitches and TechniquesCast on, The knit stitch, Cast off, Fastening off, The purl stitch, Increasing, Decreasing, Gauge, Joining in a new yarnChapter Three: Stitch Patterns for TextureAn introduction to knitting charts, Charted designs, Introducing lace, Introducing cablesChapter Four: Knitting in the RoundKnitting in the round basics, Using double-pointed needles, Using a circular needle, Using two circular needlesChapter Five: ColourworkStripes, Fair Isle, IntarsiaChapter Six: Finishing TechniquesSeams, Weaving in ends, Blocking and finishing, Picking up stitches, ButtonholesGlossaryAbbreviationsChart SymbolsUseful Conversion TablesIndex and Credits

Debbie Tomkies teaches knitting, crochet and dyeing to students of all ages. Debbie has designed for many major knitting magazines including Simply Knitting, and Let’s Knit. She has designed for Artesano yarns and spent over four years as the ‘How-to’ technical feature writer for Simply Knitting. She is also the author of Complete Knitting Skills (2013) and 250 Knitting Stitches (2015).

With quick-start projects and plenty of tips, this is the ideal book for those beginning their knitting journey. Step-by-step instructions will teach you all the essential stitching techniques, making it a great reference for both beginners and the more experienced knitter. Look out for input from the guest designers and bloggers who share their favourite patterns, too.

• IntroductionChapter One: Getting StartedTools, equipment and materials, Starting to knitChapter Two: Essential Stitches and TechniquesCast on, The knit stitch, Cast off, Fastening off, The purl stitch, Increasing, Decreasing, Gauge, Joining in a new yarnChapter Three: Stitch Patterns for TextureAn introduction to knitting charts, Charted designs, Introducing lace, Introducing cablesChapter Four: Knitting in the RoundKnitting in the round basics, Using double-pointed needles, Using a circular needle, Using two circular needlesChapter Five: ColourworkStripes, Fair Isle, IntarsiaChapter Six: Finishing TechniquesSeams, Weaving in ends, Blocking and finishing, Picking up stitches, ButtonholesGlossaryAbbreviationsChart SymbolsUseful Conversion TablesIndex and Credits

Debbie Tomkies teaches knitting, crochet and dyeing to students of all ages. Debbie has designed for many major knitting magazines including Simply Knitting, and Let’s Knit. She has designed for Artesano yarns and spent over four years as the ‘How-to’ technical feature writer for Simply Knitting. She is also the author of Complete Knitting Skills (2013) and 250 Knitting Stitches (2015).

With quick-start projects and plenty of tips, this is the ideal book for those beginning their knitting journey. Step-by-step instructions will teach you all the essential stitching techniques, making it a great reference for both beginners and the more experienced knitter. Look out for input from the guest designers and bloggers who share their favourite patterns, too.

• IntroductionChapter One: Getting StartedTools, equipment and materials, Starting to knitChapter Two: Essential Stitches and TechniquesCast on, The knit stitch, Cast off, Fastening off, The purl stitch, Increasing, Decreasing, Gauge, Joining in a new yarnChapter Three: Stitch Patterns for TextureAn introduction to knitting charts, Charted designs, Introducing lace, Introducing cablesChapter Four: Knitting in the RoundKnitting in the round basics, Using double-pointed needles, Using a circular needle, Using two circular needlesChapter Five: ColourworkStripes, Fair Isle, IntarsiaChapter Six: Finishing TechniquesSeams, Weaving in ends, Blocking and finishing, Picking up stitches, ButtonholesGlossaryAbbreviationsChart SymbolsUseful Conversion TablesIndex and Credits