The Knitter's Handbook: Yarns, Needles, Stitches, Techniques - Hardcover
Cast off your tired notions of knitting-it's not just for little old ladies any more! This humble craft has been embraced by Hollywood royalty, the twenty-something set, and creative folks everywhere. Fire up your needles and get ready to cast on with The Knitter's Handbook!
This hands-on guide provides you with everything you need to know about yarns, needles, stitches and techniques.
More than 250 step-by-step illustrations for basic and advanced techniques take you from casting on to casting off.
New to knitting? This book explains the essentials in a simple, straightforward style.
Already a purl pro? You'll find plenty of inspirational projects to challenge and improve your skills.
Learn all about textured knitting, working in rounds, color work, embellishments and more! In no time, you'll be able to create beautiful hand-made knits like those you'd find at expensive boutiques.
Knitting is a hot trend. Flip on the television, and you'll see that knitting has stitched up popular cable channels like HGTV and DIY.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Book Description:
The popularity of knitting continues to grow - Simply Knitting, the UK's no.1 knitting magazine, has seen its circulation increase 17% year-on-year to 42,463 copies, with its readership now standing at 72,187. Knitting is the new Yoga, with the list of celebrity knitters now including Julia Roberts, Catherine Zeta Jones, Sarah Jessica Parker and allegedly Russell Crowe!
About the Author:
Eleanor van Zandt is an American writer and editor specialising in arts and crafts. Her books include The Hamlyn Complete Knitting Course (1990) and The DMC Book of Cross Stitch and Counted Thread Work (1996).
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherThunder Bay Pr
- Publication date2007
- ISBN 10 159223397X
- ISBN 13 9781592233977
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages256
-
Rating