The Beginner's Knitting Manual


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Learning to knit can be frustrating when it takes too much time and effort to begin your first project. The Beginner's Knitting Manual introduces an array of stylish projects -- cardigans, scarves, socks, and more -- that offer a quick start. Even if you've never tried to knit, you'll find that it offers plenty of chances to make something interesting, satisfying, practical, and beautiful. Step-by-step instructions, accompanied by full-color photos and stitch patterns, are suitable for intermediate-level knitters as well as beginners. As you advance through the book, you'll notice that the patterns gradually become more complex. But they'll remain easily achievable, as your skills and confidence gradually develop. Even the more experienced will find this volume a great go-to reference for essential techniques, including cables, knitting in the round, colorwork, and much more.




The Beginner's Guide to Writing Knitting Patterns


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Create custom knitting patterns to share and sell! Writing clear, easy-to-follow knitting patterns is easier than you think! In The Beginner's Guide to Writing Knitting Patterns, knitting expert Kate Atherley provides everything you need to know to share your projects with fellow knitters. This one-stop guide includes concrete guidelines with lots of examples on everything from pattern writing basics, to schematics and charts, to handling multiple sizes, establishing a personal style sheet, and more. The book addresses the details of how to create complete, clear and easy-to-use knitting patterns, for any type of design, and for any level of knitter. You'll also find details on: • Pattern structure and elements • Formatting and layout • How to go from test knitting to a final publication • Online platforms, processes, and good business practices • An introduction to important copyright laws A basic pattern template and resources are also provided. Whether you're looking to share a project with a close friend or your growing online customer base, The Beginner's Guide to Writing Knitting Patterns is the comprehensive guide that can help you translate your project into a set of instructions that any knitter can follow.




The Complete Beginner's Guide to Crochet


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Crochet as a hobby has boomed in recent years, with the art being passed down to younger generations. Fashionable and thrifty, making your own garments, gifts, and decorations has become a really popular pastime. The Complete Beginners Guide To Crochet will show you all the essential stitches and techniques you'll need to get started, from your very first foundation chain to adding embellishments like fringe and edging. Once you've mastered those techniques, it's time to put them into practice! Turn to the starter projects section for easy-to-follow patterns from experienced crocheters. Learn to join new yarns, create magic rings, and crochet in the round. Start with the rose corsage and basic bunting, then progress onto more advanced projects like the amigurumi baby sloth. Follow our simple steps and you'll soon be creating beautiful items worthy of the high street. Happy crocheting!




Knitter's Handy Book of Top-Down Sweaters


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Fiber and yarn enthusiasts nationwide will celebrate Ann Budd's latest addition to The Knitter's Handy Book series. Answering to a growing interest in knitting sweaters from the top down and knitting seamless sweaters that require little finishing, this handy book offers instructions for knitting five basic sweater types: circular yoke, raglan, modified-drop shoulder, set-in sleeve, and saddle shoulder. Patterns are offered in multiple sizes and yarn gauges and for a broad age group. Following the basics for each of the five sweater types are three diverse patterns from top designers that illustrate some of the many ways that instructions can be used as springboards for creative expression, including color, texture, and shaping variations. Also included for intermediate to advanced knitters are personal design touches, detailed charts, clear instruction, and quick tips to expand knitting possibilities and maintain creative originality. A key reference for knitters of all skill levels, this is the new essential knitting resource on your bookshelf.




Guys Knit


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Guys Knit provides a beginners’ guide to anyone who thinks they’d like to give knitting a go. Aimed specifically at the male market, it challenges the perceptions of who knitters are -- and breaks apart those dusty stereotypes to show, once and for all, that knitting is in no way a gendered pastime, but is instead, a universal hobby for anyone interested in working with their hands, and creating warm and practical things to wear, share or even sell.




Icelandic Knitting


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Illustrated instructions to rose-pattern knitting in Iceland, with twenty-six simple patterns and information on basic techniques and yarns.




Stitch 'n Bitch


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It’s the essential guide for chicks with sticks—because knit happens. From the tools of the trade to the knitty-gritty of techniques and patterns, all with easy-to-follow step-by-step illustrated techniques. Stockinette stitch, rib stitch, seed stitch. Increasing and decreasing. All the bells and whistles: fringes, tassels, cables, intarsia, crab stitch, and Fair Isle. Plus the stitch doctor’s own special bag of tricks and how to hook up with other knitters. After the how-tos come the why-to: forty hop, stylish patterns, as good for beginners as they are for purely pros. Featuring: Coney Island fireworks scarf Punk rock backpack Crickets technicolor techno-cozies Pippi knee-stockings Big bad baby blanket To-dye-for sweater Princess Snowball cat bed Queen of Hearts bikini




Super Easy Knitting for Beginners


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Super Easy Knitting for Beginners is the only guide you will need to get started, teaching you knitting through fun and simple projects that will build your confidence as you go.




400 Knitting Stitches


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Knitting for Beginners


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Do you wish you knew how to knit that beautiful pattern? Or you would like to start learning how to knit? Knitting For Beginners is the right book for beginners right through to advanced level knits. We have included an extensive book of knit patterns for beginners to experts along with colour illustrations! We have also made it easy for anyone to pick up knitting through this book with easy to follow illustrations. This is the book to go for knitting simply because we have listened to you, our customers! We have included easy to follow colour illustrations and made the book easy to read and follow even if you are a beginner or expert at knitting. Here Is A Preview Of What You'll Learn... Step by step guide to beginner knitting with illustrations that makes learning easy for you Discover how easy it really is to learn knitting so you won't get frustrated A complete guide even for intermediate and advanced knitting so you will improve Extensive library of knit patterns with colour illustrations to enhance your skills The top tips in knitting to avoid the most common mistakes beginners make And much, much more! This book has been written to empower you to get started on knitting or to improve your skills further! Learning or improving doesn't need to be hard & dull, we have designed the book to be user friendly with illustrations & step by step. Simply download your copy above now to get started!