Tangled up by your latest knitting project? If you ever wished your local wool shop had a 24-hour hotline then help is here in the form of The Knitting Answer Book"! Written in a handy Q&A format this invaluable reference provides help & advice whenever & wherever a problem arises. The best way to get answers to your questions about knitting is to ask an experienced knitter. In the past someone from an older generation was usually on hand to help the novice knitter but today lucky is the knitter who has access to such a mentor at the moment she (or he) is needed! This book fills the place of that experienced knitter so you can get answers to your questions quickly & get back to more important things
- like your knitting! Written with all levels of knitters in mind the questions here range from those frequently asked by beginners to those only experienced knitters would think to ask. The information is arranged into 13 chapters covering Casting On The Basics of Knitting Binding Off Tools & Equipment Yarn Reading Patterns Pattern Stitches Circular Knitting Colour Shaping Fitting Finishing & Embellishments. From needle sizes & yarn weights to dropped stitches tight ribbing chart reading & curling edges the answer is only ever a few pages away. Questions include: What's the best cast on for a fringe? Why are my stitches twisted & how do I fix it? How do I calculate stitch & row gauge? How do you make cables? Is there a way to make a bind off look continuous? Why is my stranded knitting puckered & what can I do about it? What is mosaic knitting & how do you do it? I have holes in my intarsia where I start or end a colour. What am I doing wrong? What are paired increases. Why do you do them & how? Is it possible to increase on the purl side? My buttonhole is too loose. Can I tighten it? & many hundreds more... Practical advice & clear detailed illustrations help you solve any knitting mystery making this the one reference you'll turn to time & time again. As a gift for a knitter or to help untangle your own knitting conundrums
- you will not be disappointed."

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Knitting Basics" shows just how fun & easy it can be to create irresistible knitwear & accessories. Written especially for those who want to learn how to knit but dont know where to start the book is full of helpful information & inspiring patterns to help get a beginner on the path to becoming a seasoned knitter. The introduction provides a master class in all things knitting. It runs through the necessary tools & accessories as well as detailing the different types of yarn available. There are instructions on how to read knitting patterns step-by-step guidance on basic stitches as well as invaluable advice on mending & repairing. With more than 30 easy-to-follow projects to choose from this book will have you making precious items to pass down the line for generations to come. This title

Includes:: over 30 original projects. All the designs are aimed at those with minimal to no knitting skills. Instructions & patterns are simple & easy-to-follow using step-by-step photography & hero shots to help the reader to better understand the steps involved to create the finished product. The layout is fun & attractive making you want to open it up & get started right away."

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Nicky Epstein goes Beyond the Edge" in this third installment in her blockbuster series now in paperback! She shares more than 150 exceptional edging embellishments for cuffs collars angles corners & necklines & with her signature inventiveness provides an abundance of ideas to take knitters a step further by incorporating the finishings right into an actual garments design. Theres a bell-sleeve jacket with a Celtic knot closure; a stylish cable-hooded wrap thats textured with unusual patterns; & a colourful Fair Isle coat with a distinctive hem treatment." ...

In this title bestselling author & designer extraordinaire Nicky Epstein offers knitters the most comprehensive reference on knitted blocks. It features 150 original block patterns 10 exclusive designs for garments accessories & afghans as well as technique instruction. It

Includes:: everything a knitter needs to know to create their own one-of-a-kind garment by simply mixing matching & joining any of the 150 gorgeous block patterns shared in the book. With 150 original block patterns 10 exclusive designs for garments accessories & afghans as well as technique instruction this book will be an essential for any knitters library. Known for her distinctive & innovative designs Nicky Epstein turns her attention to modular knitting creating 10 stunning new designs using knitted blocks. She

Includes:: everything a knitter needs to know to create their own one-of-a-kind afghan bag hat or sweater by simply mixing matching & joining any of the 150 gorgeous block patterns she shares in the book. Knitting Block by Block" is an indispensable guide to creating new masterpieces one square at a time."



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Pick up your needles & get knitting Whether you're new to knitting or already a wonder with wool The Knitting Book" is a bible that no knitter should be without. With many celebrities picking up their needles & hundreds of people getting into knitting every month this book will help you join the trend & enjoy knitting for many years to come. Packed with essential advice inspiring ideas & 40 trendy knitting projects the book

Includes:: everything you need to get started or develop your skills. Knitting terminology is demystified & step-by-step photography of each technique along with handy "galleries" of popular stitches stops you getting your needles in a knot. " Get knitting with The Knitting Book" is essential for beginners & experienced knitters alike."

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Bully off with field hockey sprint for the finish with the track stars or wow the crowd with your dolls snowboarding prowess; there are twenty dolls just waiting for the signal to go. Imaginative author Sue Mc Bride provides knitting patterns for both male & female dolls along with all the sports equipment you need to get them ready to win the gold. The clothes & kit range from running shorts to ski-poles & each project is illustrated clearly making these knitted dolls a pleasure to make. Perfect as gifts for the sportsman or woman in your life why not knit a doll in the colours of your favourite team or sports personality? On your marks... Get set...knit! ...

Previously published as The Beginners Guide to Knitting (978-1-90397-583-1) this popular book has been given a completely new & updated look. Now in a handy small format that fits comfortably in a bag & wire-bound so that it lies open while you are working it also has a useful fold-out flap at the back that provides a quick & easy reference to all the abbreviations used in the patterns. All the essential techniques are covered including basic garter & stocking stitch casting on & casting off & increasing & decreasing all clearly explained using step-by-step photographs & simple instructions. Alisons designs have a timeless appeal that will delight knitters of all ages & there are projects for children as well as adults. Within a few pages you will be knitting a fabulous stripy scarf & by the end of the book you will be able to knit yourself a gorgeous cable-knit cardigan! Packed full of helpful tips & simple projects this is a must-have book for anyone who would love to knit but doesnt know how to. ...

Knitting from the Center Out teaches knitters the revolutionary old technique" of centre out knitting (meaning starting a project with just a few stitches & knitting outward from the centre). It

Includes:: tutorials for the minimal skills required such as special cast ons increases & decreases & working with double pointed needles & more than 25 projects. The projects range from a cord necklace a lei like ruffled scarf & a stuffed octopus to baby blankets lace shawls sweaters hats (even a Sorting Hat a la Harry Potter) socks & mittens. Throughout the book are fascinating easy to understand explanations of the maths underlying the stitches & the architecture of the flat & dimensional shapes that can be formed using this method. A carefully curated selection of projects clear instructions & beautiful photography & illustrations assure that knitters of all levels & inclinations whether they are technique junkies or just like to follow the directions & make pretty things will want to have this book."

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This is the latest title from knitting superstar & best-selling author Nicky Epstein. Bestselling author & knitwear extraordinaire Nicky Epstein once again offers a completely innovative knitting reference. A natural follow-up to Knitting Block by Block" this book explores circular shapes that can be easily joined to create innovative & striking knitted pieces & garments. This collection features 80 patterns for knitted circles which can be connected to make 15 projects. Each chapter focuses on a specific technique from basics to ornate cables to colourwork. Each circle pattern comes with instructions a full-colour photograph & a chart. Nicky then shows how to mix & match these patterns to create stunning projects including scarves bags toys afghans & more." ...

Knitting in No Time" is a modern collection of 50 projects that offers new & established knitters the knowhow they need to create a quick-to-knit range of garments & accessories using simple stitches with the completion time for most projects estimated at just a week. Created by knits designer Melody Griffiths the projects include both traditional & new knitted garments from bright skinny scarves to fingerless mittens & deliciously enveloping shrugs shawls & ponchos as well as more substantial outerwear & a range of matching accessories. Projects can be extremely fast to knit; for instance choose a triple-twist wool & even a beginner can create a roomy knitted tote in just half a day while a soft pull-on hat can be made in three hours. Extra-large knitting needles & super-thick yarns produce great results in no time & there are also tips on knitting in the round & other techniques that will speed up the knitting process. Each project comes complete with an estimated making time & its own series of tips including how best to handle the yarn the right type of cast-on & speed-knitting hints." ...