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    How to Knit, The Only Technique Book You Will Ever Need

    How to Knit, The Only Technique Book You Will Ever Need
    $19.95

    Teaching key skills such as how to read patterns and charts, which needles and yarn to choose, how to hold your work, casting on and off, essential stitches and finishing – this is the only book you need to get started on your knitting journey. And, once you’ve got the basics under your belt, there is a wide range of knitting techniques to explore – including lace, cables, textured patterns, beaded work and embellishments. This manual provides a great reference for beginners and beyond. Having a wide repertoire of techniques at your fingertips will enhance every project you turn your hand to.  Includes a handy SOS section giving expert tips on avoiding and spotting mistakes, using lifelines and how to rescue and fix common errors.
     
    Topics covered:

    • Understanding abbreviations
    • Fitting knit garments
    • Tension swatches
    • Cables and mock cables Assembly
    • Bands and buttonholes
    • Beadwork
    • Blocking and pressing
    • Bobbles, fringes, pompoms
    • Stem stitch
    • Cast-ons
    • Circular knitting
    • Jogless circular knitting
    • Round vs rows
    • Colourwork
    • Increase and decrease
    • Fixing dropped stitches
    • Edges and joining edges
    • Fair Isle
    • Fastenings Picot Seams

    A comprehensive knitting manual for all you will ever need to know about knitting!

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