A-Z of Knitting : The Ultimate Resource for Beginners and Experienced Knitters

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.Author: Bumpkin, Country,author Contributors: Bumpkin, Country,author Binding: flexibound Number Of Pages: 156 Publication Date: Release Date: Languages: English,Published,English,Original Language,Englis Edition: Reprint Published/Release Date: 5 Feb 2016 Format: Paperback / softback Publisher/Studio/Brand: Search Press Ltd Author/Director/Artist: Country Bumpkin Dimension (cm): 235x216x12 mm Package Dimension (cm): 11x233x215 mm Item Weight (g): 567 Package Weight (g): 550