| How to Knit: Techniques and Projects for the Complete Beginner Contributor(s): Barrett, Tina (Author) |
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ISBN: 1784942936 ISBN-13: 9781784942939 Publisher: GMC Publications OUR PRICE: $13.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2017 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Crafts & Hobbies | Needlework - Knitting - Crafts & Hobbies | Reference |
| Dewey: 746.432 |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 8.3" W x 10.7" (0.75 lbs) 92 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Learning to knit has never been easier! An accessible introduction to knitting, How to Knit is for absolute beginners. Simple-to-follow projects teach the basic skills and techniques of this fun and creative craft. Beginners will learn all the essentials, from how to hold needles, cast on and off, make a tension swatch, and form the basic knit and purl stitches, to how to knit stripes, cable, rib, and lace, plus shape their knitting and add buttonholes. Clear step-by-step illustrations and beautiful photographs of the finished projects are included throughout, making How to Knit both practical and inspirations--the ideal book for want-to-be knitters! Projects include: tablet cover, hot-water bottle cover, striped hobo bag, fingerless gauntlets, beanie hat with felt corsage, envelope clutch bag, cabled placemats and coasters, chunky lace cowl and patchwork cushion cover. |
Contributor Bio(s): Barrett, Tina: - Tina Barrett was taught to knit by her grandmother and has been passionate about creating her own gorgeous yarn and fabric-based designs ever since. She is a regular contributor to many knitting and sewing magazines and is the author of four previous books for GMC Publications including Home Sewn Nursery and How to Knit. |