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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Whether you're just picking up knitting needles for the first time or you've been knitting for years Knitting For Dummies 2 nd Edition will be your pattern for knitting success. Have you always wanted to knit but are just not sure how or where to start? Have you been knitting for years & want to perfect your stitches? As a beginner you will learn...the tools of the trade the basics how to read a pattern the fundamentals basic stitches techniques no knitter should be without what to do when you make a common mistake tips for knitting in the round how to knit some easy projects More advanced? Try your needles at stripes cables twists lace Fair Isle intarsia & full garments. Knitting For Dummies 2 nd Edition will not only enhance the skills you already have it'll teach you new ones from expert knitters who will guide you every step of the way. You'll be on your way to knitting a new wardrobe in no time! ...

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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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." ...

43 patterns inspired by the 40s 50s 60s & 70s Knitters love all things vintage-but its not as easy as picking up an old pattern from decades past. Oftentimes they use obsolete yarns arent sized for todays body shapes & are written differently than current pattern instructions. Now retro-minded crafters get the best of both worlds in this unique collection. Drawing from the fashion trends of the 40s through the 70s Knitting it Old School offers a bold new twist on vintage-inspired knitting patterns.* Vintage patterns feature newly created designs that flatter todays figure & use contemporary yarns* Fun wearable patterns that echo styles of days gone by* Four bonus sewing patterns to whip up complimentary vintage-themed accessories With a balance of classic & kitsch wardrobe basics & saucy specials Knitting it Old School is a breath of fresh air for knitters who love old" but want to be "new."" ...

Beginner & intermediate-level knitters can now enjoy the Japanese-style cuteness of crocheted amigurumi toys in knitted designs. Amigurumi is very popular with crocheters & now knitters can satisfy their hunger for the tiny & adorable! In Knitting Mochimochi" knitted amigurumi guru Anna Hrachovec offers instruction on the basic supplies & techniques needed for knitting 20 colourful (and humorous) patterns that have the same fun witty sensibility as their crocheted counterparts
- along with information on how to create an original toy design."
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Explore a new angle on knitting. Emerging designer Mathew Gnagy has created a fresh collection of 15 sweaters for men & women that explore the possibilities of knitting off the axis in new angles other than traditional top-down or bottom-up constructions in Knitting Off the Axis. Each of the patterns is designed in a one-of-a-kind way focusing on knitting sideways or in an untraditional direction. Knitting at different angles gives these knit projects unique shaping visual interest & fashion-forward silhouettes. You'll love the new techniques & challenge of knitting sideways. Most sideways knits tend to be simplified less dynamic versions of more traditionally constructed patterns but Mathew has brought you uniquely textured stitch patterns. The result is knitting projects that are classic stylish & lively. The book is divided into three easy-to-follow sideways knitting categories: Truly Sideways Mostly Sideways & Every-Which-Way with additional instruction on short rows internal shaping & more. Knitting Off the Axis offers everything you need to incorporated clever knit combinations & maximize your design possibilities with sideways knitting. ...

This now-classic collection of 350 edgings borders & trims by acclaimed designer Nicky Epstein is available in paperback! Taking the traditional rib to new heights Nicky features enhanced ribbed edges ruffles lace fringes flora & garters. Line-by-line instructions accompany each of the stitches. Decorate cuffs customise a jumper & develop unique patterns using ideas such as the feather lace ruffle belle epoque garter stitch weave sea scallop edge & sugar drop. ...