How to Knit is the ultimate knitting 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! Projects include: tablet cover, hot-water bottle cover, striped hobo bag, fingerless gauntlets, beanie hat with felt corsage, envelope clutch bag, cabled place mats and coasters, chunky lace cowl and patchwork cushion cover.

• Pages: 92
• Author: Tina Barrett
• Publish Date: 01/14/2014
• Dimensions: 8.27in x 0.39in x 8.29in
• Softcover

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If you’ve been thinking about taking up crochet but didn’t know where to start, How to Crochet is the perfect guide for the absolute beginner. This simple-to-follow project-based book takes you through the basic techniques of this fun and creative craft. You’ll learn everything you need to get started, including how to do the basic stitches, read charts and patterns, and finish off your work. A range of techniques – including double crochet, working in the round and making granny squares - is accompanied by a stylish project to make. Each technique is explained with the help of clear illustrations that will guide you every step of the way. The straightforward explanations combined with desirable projects means that no matter how little crocheting experience you have to start with, you'll soon be impressing friends and family with your new-found creative skills. Projects include: tablet cover, tea cosy, pot holder, toy bunny, Granny Square blanket, cowl, fingerless mittens and a lace shawl.

• Pages: 108
• Author: Emma Varnam
• Publish Date: 07/11/2017
• Dimensions: 8.4in x 0.3in x 10.7in
• Softcover

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