The Knitting Directory by Alison Jenkins

by Alison Jenkins

If you don’t know how to knit, The Knitting Directory will show you how, with clear, large-scale diagrams and easy-to-follow steps. And with chapters on basic knit stitches, advanced work, adding decorative detail, and finishing garments like a professional, there’s plenty here for both experienced and inexperienced knitters. The book is planned around five clear Equipment and basic techniques—all the equipment and information you’ll need to start knitting, together with instructions for basic knitting techniques.Simple stitch library—clear instructions for the basic stitches that will be most useful for the beginner and the less experienced knitter.Advanced work—this section includes some challenging stitches and stitch combinations for the keen knitter and offers some new ideas to try.Creating your own designs and adding decorative details— shows you how to personalize your work by combining color and texture. Finishing—how to press, finish, and make up your knitted pieces.

Genres: Knitting, Reference, Crafts, Nonfiction

Spiral-bound

First published June 1, 2004

Reviews

[Michelle Wallace · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful book! Easy to understand written directions.

[Molly · Rating 5 out of 5]

When in my knitting moods, this is the #1 book I go to. I love this book and all the many secrets it opens up to me!

[Rebecca · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a great resource for creative knitting.

[Kayla · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am using this book to learn all of the knitting codes. :-)

[Maryellen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best I have used for easy to follow instructions and selection of patterns.

[Michelle · Rating 3 out of 5]

A decent beginner's how-to. Some of the photos are difficult to make out, and there are no graphs for anything but the fair isle section.

[Anna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Pretty good reference of basic techniques and some interesting stitches. While it has things you can look up online, it's a good physical reference to have on hand.