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Although slightly damaged, all hurt copies are perfectly usable. Books may have bent or scratched covers and/or dented spines. All interior pages are 100% clean. Please note these books are only available from our website whilst stocks last!
Build up your skills stitch by stitch in 15 stylish projects by Alina Schneider
In a world driven by technology and never-ending to-do lists, knitting is a quiet oasis that makes you slow down and just relax for a while; the simple, repetitive dance of knitting needles, and the feeling of beautiful fibre running through your fingers, is the practical and gentle way of finally attaining that perfect moment of tranquillity.
In this book, take your first steps into the peaceful and fascinating world of knitting. Starting with just the two basic knitting stitches knit and purl build your repertoire up to the 15 essential stitches you need by combining these two essential knitting building blocks to create more complex stitches such as moss, waddle, rib, seed and more.
Each stitch technique is clearly explained and broken down into steps, as well as accompanied by photos and a handy swatch to show you what the finished piece should look like. Finally, with every new stitch, you are given the opportunity to practise your new-found knitting knowledge with a simple, beautiful modern project to knit at your leisure.
Stitch-by-stitch and project-by-project, build up your knitting skills today in this novel guide that will help and inspire those returning to knitting as well as beginners.
Introduction Essential Tools Basic Techniques Lesson One: Garter Stitch; Project: Chunky scarf Lesson Two: Stockinette Stitch; Project: Cushion Lesson Three: 1 x 1 Rib Stitch; Project: Simple beanie Lesson Four: 2 x 2 Rib Stitch; Project: Leg warmers Lesson Five: Seed Stitch; Project: Headband Lesson Six: Moss StitchProject: Chunky cowl Lesson Seven: Broken Rib; Project: Baby blanket Lesson Eight: Waffle Stitch; Project: Phone case Lesson Nine: Basketweave Stitch; Project: Coaster Lesson Ten: Slip Stitch Rib; Project: Fingerless mitts Lesson Eleven: Andalusian Stitch; Project: Summer top Lesson Twelve: Oblique Rib; Project: Bag Lesson Thirteen: Hurdle Rib; Project: Bedroom rug Lesson Fourteen: Moss Rib; Project: Double wrap cowl Lesson Fifteen: 3 x 1 Seed/Stockinette Stitch; Project: Chunky beanie with pompom Index and Acknowledgments
Alina Schneider is a knitter and designer based in Mexico, and is the founder of The Gift of Knitting, a blog devoted to fibre crafts. Alina is in constant search of beautiful natural yarns, inspiring knit textures, and interesting knitwear construction. Alina’s background in teaching, love for inspiring knitwearphotography, and great passion for knitting encourages her to share her fiber experiments. Alina’s blog giftofknitting.com is currently ranked in the Top 100 knitting blogs by Feedspot, and features helpful knitting tutorials, her own knitwear patterns, and interviews with prominent knitting bloggers from around the world. Alina’s popular Instagram account @giftofknitting features her numerous knitting designs, and her beautiful photography.
The book is intended for complete beginners and explains how to progress from garter stitch, via stocking stitch to various combinations of knit and purl stitches. It also includes advice on reading a pattern, using circular needles, and finishing.
Each stitch is explained in full and is followed by a pattern that is written out with abbreviated instructions. The print is large and the pictures of swatches are clear; a useful inclusion is a picture on the reverse side of the swatch too. All of the patterns are simple with very little shaping and, for someone totally new to knitting, I think the book would be ideal.
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