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How to Knit : Learn the Basic Stitches and Techniques. a Storey BASICS® Title by Leslie Ann Bestor (2014, Trade Paperback)
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Number of Pages: 108. Weight: 0.3 lbs. Publication Date: 2014-08-26.
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Product Identifiers
PublisherStorey Publishing
ISBN-101612123597
ISBN-139781612123592
eBay Product ID (ePID)168265229
Product Key Features
Book TitleHow to Knit : Learn the Basic Stitches and Techniques. a Storey Basics® Title
Number of Pages112 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2014
TopicNeedlework / Knitting, Reference, Fiber Arts & Textiles
IllustratorYes
GenreCrafts & Hobbies
AuthorLeslie Ann Bestor
Book SeriesStorey Basics Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.5 in
Item Weight4.2 Oz
Item Length7 in
Item Width5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2014-020871
Dewey Edition23
Dewey Decimal746.43/2
Table Of ContentAn Invitation to Knit: Shortcut to Getting Started Chapter 1: When You're Ready to Cast On Chapter 2: The Basic Stitches: Knit, Purl, and ... Slip Knit Stitch Know-How - Purl Stitch Power - Slipped Stitch Savvy - Reading Your Stitches - Name That Fabric! - Changing to a New Ball of Yarn - It's Over: Binding Off - Weaving in the Ends - Blocking for the Perfect Finish Chapter 3: Shaping Up Your Knitting: Increases & Decreases Exploring Increases - Mastering Decreases Chapter 4: We All Make Mistakes Rescuing Dropped and Runaway Stitches - When Ripping Back Is the Only Option - What the Heck Is Gauge? Chapter 5: Getting Down to the Tools and Materials Needles Are Not All Alike - Accessories Add to the Fun - The Real Magnet of the Knitting World: Yarn Chapter 6: Learning to Decipher Patterns Sizes and Measurements - Data about the Yarn - Translating Knitting Shorthand - Working with Pattern Stitches - Learning to Read Knitting Charts - Staying on Track - Multiples and Total Stitch Counts - A Set of Simple "Recipes" for Scarves - Next Steps - Three Things That Make a Good Knitter Appendix Yardage Guidelines for Items You Might Like to Knit - Knitting Needle Sizes - Standard Yarn Weight System - Reading List - Online Resources Acknowledgments Index
SynopsisLeslie Ann Bestor makes learning to knit fun and easy. Bestor's simple, fully illustrated instructions lead you through the basics of knitting, from choosing the right needles and yarn to reading a knitting pattern. You'll quickly learn techniques for expertly casting on, executing knit and purl stitches, binding off, blocking finished projects, and much more. Even if you've never held a pair of knitting needles before, this easy-to-follow guide will have you knitting in no time, Leslie Ann Bestor makes learning to knit fun and easy. Bestor's simple, fully illustrated instructions lead you through the basics of knitting, from choosing the right needles and yarn to reading a knitting pattern. You'll quickly learn techniques for expertly casting on, executing knit and purl stitches, binding off, blocking finished projects, and much more. Even if you've never held a pair of knitting needles before, this easy-to-follow guide will have you knitting in no time!
LC Classification NumberTT820.B5985 2014
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- Mar 31, 2020
Great learn how book
This is a step by step book that makes learning how to knit fairly easy.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Nov 11, 2020
disappointed
was disappointed pictures were not in color - difficult to understand- was giving this to my grand daughter just learning to knit-- not suitableVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Dec 08, 2016
GOOD FOR BEGINING KNITTERS
i MYSELF DO KNOW HOW TO KNIT BUT I AM GOING TO TEACH TWO PEOPLE HOW TO KNIT...I FOUND THIS BOOK SHOULD BE GOOD TO TEACH THEM, THE PICTURES EXPLAIN A LOT. AFTER SOME INSTRUCTION BY ME THEY SHOULD BE ABLE TO FOLLOW THE BOOK WITH NO PROBLEM.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
