Knitting for the Absolute Beginner

by Alison Dupernex

Overview

Techniques, step-by-step photos, and simple projects for new knitters—both adults and kids!
 
Covering all the essential techniques, including basic garter and stocking stitch, casting on and casting off, and increasing and decreasing—all clearly explained using step-by-step photographs and simple instructions—this book is a treasure trove for beginning knitters. Alison Dupernex’s designs have a timeless appeal that will delight knitters of all ages, and there are projects for children as well as adults.
 
Within a few pages you can be knitting a fabulous stripy scarf, and by the end of the book you can get started on knitting yourself a gorgeous cable-knit cardigan! Packed full of helpful tips and simple projects, this is a must-have book for anyone who wants to knit.
 
Previously published as The Beginner’s Guide to Knitting

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781781263174
Publisher:	Search Press
Publication date:	08/06/2021
Series:	Absolute Beginner Craft
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	144
Sales rank:	127,747
File size:	42 MB
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About the Author

Alison Dupernex has been a textile designer for 20 years, selling to galleries and shops in the UK and abroad. Her designs are mainly for jackets and sweaters in natural fibres, and her cushions and throws have been featured in interior design magazines. She also writes patterns for magazines and teaches short courses on machine and hand knitting. Her hobbies include gardening and listening to music and she enjoys the theatre.

Table of Contents

First, a little bit about knitting... 6
What you need 8
Essentials 16
Making a start 20
Easy scarves 36
Pretty patchwork 44
Simple sweaters 60
Classic cardigans 94
Basic hats 104
Cable and lace 124
Index 143

Editorial Reviews

Duperne, a UK-based textile designer, provides a straightforward guide to knitting fundamentals in this heavily illustrated primer. Starting with basic skills and projects, the book's segments build on previous lessons, and knitters who follow through to the end will have the necessary skills to construct a variety of garments and accessories, including sweaters, hats, and scarves. The exploration of more advanced techniques is fairly brief, but there's enough instruction for beginners to get a feel for the fundamentals of cables and lace. VERDICT This guide will give beginning knitters all the information they need to get started, as well as patterns for some simple projects to reinforce what they've learned.

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