Knitting Learn It. Love It.

Techniques and Projects to Build a Lifelong Passion, for Beginners Up

AvDebbie Tomkies

Häftad, Engelska, 2020

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Beskrivning

Knitting Learn It. Love It. is designed to serve as a long-term reference guide to all the essential knitting techniques. Each chapter teaches basic skills in detail, with step-by-step guides and carefully annotated photographs and diagrams to ensure the reader knows exactly what to do and how to do it.There are simple 'quick start' projects to build confidence and help the reader progress; galleries of inspirational projects made using the techniques learned in that chapter; guest designers and bloggers share some of their favourite patterns. There are also really useful listicles sprinkled throughout the pages for readers who want to quickly understand the essentials, plus knitting clinics for insider tips and advice on spotting and avoiding common mistakes.This comprehensive knitting reference guide is a valuable resource for beginners and more experienced knitters alike.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2020-08-26
Mått:190 x 246 x 10 mm
Vikt:524 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:160
Förlag:Search Press Ltd
ISBN:9781782218531

Utforska kategorier

Stickning och virkning inom Sport, fritid och hobby

Mer om författaren

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).

Recensioner i media

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.

Innehållsförteckning

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