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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 746.432
EAN: 9781903975831
ISBN: 1903975832
Label: Search Press
Manufacturer: Search Press
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 96
Publication Date: February 01, 2004
Publisher: Search Press
Studio: Search Press

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Novice knitters will discover the delights of working up quick-knit ideas with Alison's clear, practical approach. Starting with materials, she shows how different yarns can be used - from wool and cotton to mohair and ribbon. Experimenting is fun too. String, raffia and fabric can be used to create wonderful textured textiles. Stitches, techniques and patterns follow with clear photographs showing how to start. Casting on, increasing, decreasing, shaping, joining in colours and more, are all illustrated in easy sequences, with a range of beautiful, practical ideas - from scarves, hats and cushions,to cardigans, sweaters and throws. This book is for anyone who is interested in textiles and the joy of working with different textures, colours and natural materials. It is for anyone who wants to give something handmade as a gift, and it is for anyone who wants to experience the pleasure of knitting something special by hand.

Customer Reviews

Average Rating: out of 5 stars

Rating:

- unclear pictures
The instructions in the book were fine, however the pictures used to show the steps were unclear. For example when the author describes how to cast on the first stich the description calls for you to make a loop and bring the end of the string up through the loop. That sounds easy enough but since in the picture you can't see where she is holding the end in the finished product you are left to experiment on the direction. I am not sure it is the only book you'll need to begin knitting.

Rating:

- Not a great book for beginners to use
I just finished my second and third projects out of this book. I encountered a number of problems with the pattern, and the use of non-standard techniques. I understand this book is based on English knitting, but it took two experienced knitters to determine what the pattern was trying to do when creating a repeat. The pattern instructions reference incorrect page numbers when siting "how-to" guides. This is very frustrating for a beginner, and had I not had previous sewing experience, two other ... Read More

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- Really easy to follow photos every step of the way!
I enjoy this book so much. The easy to follow explanations on how to cast on and off, garter and stockinet stitches, along with clear step-by-step color photos, makes this book an accessible learning tool. I like it so much better than books that teach with drawings.

The author explains all tools and different yarns used for knitting, the importance of swatches for gauging your knitting and exactly how to measure them (again with great photos), and then takes you into practice by creating ... Read More

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