Author : Debbie Tomkies
Publisher : B.E.S. Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,14 MB
Release : 2013
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781438001715
"27 exclusive teaching clips to view online"--Cover.
Author : Ida Riley Duncan
Publisher : Liveright Publishing Corporation
Page : pages
File Size : 21,64 MB
Release : 1971-03-01
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9780871402431
Diagrams and photographs supplement formulas for knitting well-tailored garments and advice on the sources and qualities of materials
Author : Tina Barrett
Publisher : GMC PUBLICATIONS LTD
Page : 92 pages
File Size : 25,32 MB
Release : 2015-02-21
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1861087284
This is the ultimate guide for the absolute beginner. For those with little or no knitting experience, this simple-to-learn, project-based book will start with the basics and take you through the initial stages of this fun and creative craft. Each technique is clearly explained and accompanied by a stylish project to make, so that you can put your newly acquired knowledge into practice. Demonstrate your new skills to friends and family with designs that include a hobo bag, beanie hat or clutch bag 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 beautifully shot photographs of the finished projects are included throughout, making it both practical and inspirational - the ideal book for want-to-be knitters!
Author : Debbie Bliss
Publisher : Collins & Brown
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 13,87 MB
Release : 2004-05-27
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781843402138
Leading designer Debbie Bliss takes you, lesson by lesson, through the techniques and stitches of knitting, from casting on the first stitch to creating an intricate Fair Isle cardigan. Presented as nine workshops, each lesson builds on the skills already learned to ensure steady, confident progress. As well as teaching new skills, each workshop finishes with projects specially designed to put them into practise. The first lesson looks at materials and equipment, then takes you through most of the basic stitches and techniques. Subsequent lessons cover simple stitch patterns, Aran knitting, entrelac, and finishing and design techniques. Each lesson also presents a collection of stitches that builds into a library, and projects range from clothing for the family to cushions and a throw for the home. Packed with hundreds of colour photos and illustrations, this is an ideal how-to for beginners and a valuable reference for more experienced knitters.
Author : Debbie Bliss
Publisher : Lark
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,37 MB
Release : 2015
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781454709268
A knitting reference for beginners as well as experienced knitters.
Author : Margaret Radcliffe
Publisher : Storey Publishing
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 43,51 MB
Release : 2008-12-01
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1603426434
Imagine a softly striped crib blanket knit in the comforting colors of the nursery. Or a sophisticated cashmere wrap featuring rich jewel tones that set off a favorite black dress. Knitting teacher and author Margaret Radcliffe presents a world of color techniques in a single comprehensive reference that you'll consult every time two or more yarn colors are in play. Stitchers of every ability level will love the color-combining methods and professional secrets revealed in The Essential Guide to Color Knitting Techniques. Multicolor knitting techniques are explained with step-by-step illustrations and photographs accompanied by instructive text. Complete chapters on stripes, stitch effects, knitting with multicolor yarns, stranded knitting, and intarsia cover the theory and how-to behind each method as well as offering creative solutions for handling tangled yarn, estimating yarn quantities of each color, tips on how to handle all those ends, and stunning finishing techniques. An additional chapter describes more unusual techniques, such as helix, shadow, mosaic, and modular knitting.
Author : Erika Knight
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 149 pages
File Size : 22,20 MB
Release : 2011-03
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 0312668333
Knight shares her special tricks of the trade, proving that you can make wonderful, original items for yourself at the same time as mastering a repertoire of skills.
Author : Carri Hammett
Publisher : Quarry Books
Page : 195 pages
File Size : 41,96 MB
Release : 2018-08-21
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1631596535
Written with the absolute beginner in mind, Knitting 101 teaches all the basics for learning to knit with step-by-step instructions and photographs. Knitting 101 will teach you to knit through engaging projects, beginning with easy designs for early success and moving on to progressively more difficult patterns as you master the techniques. New skills are explored in depth as they are introduced. The most comprehensive beginner’s book available, Knitting 101 begins with an introductory section covering all the basics of knitting: selecting yarn, needle types and sizes, other tools and accessories, knitting gauge, casting on, forming stitches, and reading patterns. The accompanying online videos include a how-to guide illustrating all the knitting techniques presented in the book; very useful for anyone who learns more easily by seeing a step in action rather than as a still image. All the information you need to get started with knitting is contained in this captivating guide.
Author : Vikki Haffenden
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 32,79 MB
Release : 2019-09-10
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1465499016
Everything you need to teach yourself how to knit, from casting on to creating your own designs. This new edition of DK's knitting bible takes you from beginner to expert, with hundreds of step-by-step techniques, more than 120 stitch patterns for a variety of knitting stitches, and 20 knitting projects suitable for all abilities. Fully illustrated and easy to use, The Knitting Book is a one-stop resource for beginners and a rich source of inspiration for avid knitters who want to progress their skills and try new stitch patterns. Each technique is shown in clear photographic steps and explained with helpful annotations and arrows, from basic casting on to intricate Fair Isle and cable patterns. A photographic stitch gallery showcases over 120 different stitches to inspire you - try your hand at everything from garter stitch to intarsia, or customize projects with your own stitch choices. This updated edition features 10 brand-new project patterns, including an arm knitting pattern, as well as 10 projects from the original edition that have been reimagined with new yarns and fresh colours. Simple, clear, and comprehensive, The Knitting Book is the only book you need to progress your skills and create your own beautiful, unique pieces."
Author : CICO Books
Publisher : CICO Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,55 MB
Release : 2020-03-17
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781782498292
A complete guide to the stitches, techniques and finishing touches that every crocheter needs to know. Whether you are just learning to crochet, or you are seldom separated from your hook and yarn, there will always be times when you need instruction—or just a reminder—on a particular technique or stitch, and even the most experienced crocheter may not know all the tips and wrinkles included here. Crochet Know-How has step-by-step instructions accompanied by clear color artworks, showing you how to do everything from basic single and double crochet, to increasing and decreasing, working in the round and in spirals, and changing color. If you want to know how to get started, everything from making a slip stitch and working out your gauge to blocking your finished make is covered. For more experienced makers, useful tips on making raised stitches, creating bobbles and clusters, and creating ribbing in crochet will all help you achieve a perfect finish to your makes.
