First Time Knitting: Step-by-Step Basics and Easy Projects

by Carri Hammett

Learning how to knit has never been simpler! Enjoy this beginner's guide that takes you by the hand like a personal instructor and teaches you how to knit. Filled with detailed descriptions of materials and tools, the easy step-by-step instructions for all the basic knitting techniques will have you creating projects like scarves, hats, and blankets in no time. Eight simple projects will introduce knitting skills like garter stitch, stockinette, knitted texture, and color techniques; skills you will use often as you continue to learn.With First Time Knitting, soon you will be knitting amazing gifts and projects with confidence.

Genres: Crafts, Knitting, Nonfiction

128 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2014

Reviews

[Brisey B · Rating 5 out of 5]

Pro tip: Start with large needles and yarn to practice

[Melanie Marchetti]

First time knitters take caution, I'm doing the leaf shawl pattern and the instructions state that during the repeat of rows 24-43 there is an increase of 20st overall. However that is not true, it is 18st as row 34 includes four decreases and only two increases so you actually lose two stitches in that row. I'm trusting the process on this one and just taking it row by row, but if you try this pattern and get frustrated that your stitch count is off don't panic.

[Tim S · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book for a first timer, though I would definitely recommend watching some YouTube videos to learn continental style knitting.

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wonderful for beginners. Useful tips, information and patterns.

[Brenda Schneider · Rating 5 out of 5]

Easy to understand.

[Mckinley · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fine instructions followed by patterns to try. Nothing I was inspired to make.