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Knitting for Beginners: The A-Z Guide to Have You Knitting in 3 Days
Knitting for Beginners: is this The Right Book for You?
Whether you want to learn how to knit or you have been knitting for years and want to learn more knitting stitches or to expand your skills, this is the right book for you. Covering a huge and varied range of stitches, you are able to not just learn the basics of knitting for beginners, but are actually able to expand on those skills or perfect your technique.
When it comes to knitting books, you don't just want a block of instructions. You need pictures and step-by-step, how to knit instructions that walk you through how to hold the yarn and the needles. Knitting patterns are rarely enough to get you started, especially when you are a beginner. That's why Knitting for Beginners is the ideal book for anyone learning the basics or who wants to improve their ability to follow knitting patterns and create excellent completed projects.
What does this book provide?
Here are only a few benefits of this knitting book:
- Learning how to read a knitting chart, which will help you read and use just about any knitting pattern
- Show you what you need to purchase to get started with knitting
- Learn how to knit quickly and easily, with pictures and step-by-step instructions
- Learn the differences between English and continental methods
- Provide you with 15 great knitting patterns
- Teach you more complicated methods like double pointed knitting or garter stitches.
- Includes 20 different knitting stitches and 12 unique knitting techniques.
- Teaches how to find more patterns.
- Provide you the Top 5 Tips for Beginners.
This is knitting for dummies and knitting for experienced knitters. It will get you started and help you continue to improve until you are a master knitter.
Knitting isn't just for your grandmother anymore (though, if you are a grandmother, it can be a great way to give handcrafted presents to your grandchildren). If you are interested in learning how to knit, this book will teach you the basics and propel you into more advanced techniques.
As a BONUS, it even comes with an FAQ, which covers some of the most common questions both beginning and advanced knitters encounter. You'll also get instructions for left-handed knitting, if you are left-handed, and tips for avoiding the most common knitting mistakes. There simply is no better resource for those starting off in this craft or those who want to improve upon what they already know.
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If you're ready to start knitting or to hone your knitting technique, get your copy of Knitting for Beginners today!
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Check Out What Others Are Saying...
"This book covers a wide variety of knitting patterns, techniques and projects; you won't get bored of it anytime soon! It even looks a bit overwhelming at first, but thanks to the detailed instructions, it turned out to actually be quite simple, and definitely very fun."
- Sarah
"I will admit that, at first, I was overwhelmed with how much detail this book packs. When it says A-Z Guide, it isn't joking. The photographs, the diagrams, the helpful links to videos and other resources, and the incredibly simple descriptions are exactly what I needed! I cannot stress this enough. I know it probably sounds silly to get super excited about a book on Knitting, but this isn't just a book on Knitting; it's THE book on Knitting."
- Fishsticks McWhiskers
Whether you want to learn how to knit or you have been knitting for years and want to learn more knitting stitches or to expand your skills, this is the right book for you. Covering a huge and varied range of stitches, you are able to not just learn the basics of knitting for beginners, but are actually able to expand on those skills or perfect your technique.
When it comes to knitting books, you don't just want a block of instructions. You need pictures and step-by-step, how to knit instructions that walk you through how to hold the yarn and the needles. Knitting patterns are rarely enough to get you started, especially when you are a beginner. That's why Knitting for Beginners is the ideal book for anyone learning the basics or who wants to improve their ability to follow knitting patterns and create excellent completed projects.
What does this book provide?
Here are only a few benefits of this knitting book:
- Learning how to read a knitting chart, which will help you read and use just about any knitting pattern
- Show you what you need to purchase to get started with knitting
- Learn how to knit quickly and easily, with pictures and step-by-step instructions
- Learn the differences between English and continental methods
- Provide you with 15 great knitting patterns
- Teach you more complicated methods like double pointed knitting or garter stitches.
- Includes 20 different knitting stitches and 12 unique knitting techniques.
- Teaches how to find more patterns.
- Provide you the Top 5 Tips for Beginners.
This is knitting for dummies and knitting for experienced knitters. It will get you started and help you continue to improve until you are a master knitter.
Knitting isn't just for your grandmother anymore (though, if you are a grandmother, it can be a great way to give handcrafted presents to your grandchildren). If you are interested in learning how to knit, this book will teach you the basics and propel you into more advanced techniques.
As a BONUS, it even comes with an FAQ, which covers some of the most common questions both beginning and advanced knitters encounter. You'll also get instructions for left-handed knitting, if you are left-handed, and tips for avoiding the most common knitting mistakes. There simply is no better resource for those starting off in this craft or those who want to improve upon what they already know.
Would You Like To Know More?
If you're ready to start knitting or to hone your knitting technique, get your copy of Knitting for Beginners today!
Scroll to the top of the page and select the buy button.
Check Out What Others Are Saying...
"This book covers a wide variety of knitting patterns, techniques and projects; you won't get bored of it anytime soon! It even looks a bit overwhelming at first, but thanks to the detailed instructions, it turned out to actually be quite simple, and definitely very fun."
- Sarah
"I will admit that, at first, I was overwhelmed with how much detail this book packs. When it says A-Z Guide, it isn't joking. The photographs, the diagrams, the helpful links to videos and other resources, and the incredibly simple descriptions are exactly what I needed! I cannot stress this enough. I know it probably sounds silly to get super excited about a book on Knitting, but this isn't just a book on Knitting; it's THE book on Knitting."
- Fishsticks McWhiskers
296 pages, Paperback
First published July 26, 2015
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July 8, 2021
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Although I’ve been knitting from a young age I’ve had quite a lull so thought I’d refresh my mind. Plus it was available on Libby so I thought I’d take a gander through.
You know what, if this is written for beginners it better be for advanced “beginners” as it’s hard to understand plus…..it jumps to far and too fast.
It my experience I’d be lost. One minute I’m learning to caste on then I’m going by a graph to knit a flower or something in the middle of my work.
Definitely not for new knitters.
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Although I’ve been knitting from a young age I’ve had quite a lull so thought I’d refresh my mind. Plus it was available on Libby so I thought I’d take a gander through.
You know what, if this is written for beginners it better be for advanced “beginners” as it’s hard to understand plus…..it jumps to far and too fast.
It my experience I’d be lost. One minute I’m learning to caste on then I’m going by a graph to knit a flower or something in the middle of my work.
Definitely not for new knitters.
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June 2, 2018Despite the title, any bona-fide neophyte to knitting would run screaming in terror from Emma Brown’s Knitting for Beginners: The A–Z Guide to Have You Knitting in 3 Days. The book is simply too advanced for someone just learning how to cast on stitches and what knit and purl signify. For that reader, this is a one-star read.
But that doesn’t mean this book isn’t extremely useful. It’s perfect for an advanced beginner who wants to learn a variety of patterns, changing colors, what all the knitting abbreviations mean, how to repair the inevitable dropped stitches, and more. For that reader, this is a four-star read. Why not five stars? Because Brown doesn’t really explain how to make cables — which is what this advanced beginner (and a lot of others, I’m sure) really wanted to know. Because of the utility of the book, based on the reader’s knitting experience, I have declined to indicate the stars.
But that doesn’t mean this book isn’t extremely useful. It’s perfect for an advanced beginner who wants to learn a variety of patterns, changing colors, what all the knitting abbreviations mean, how to repair the inevitable dropped stitches, and more. For that reader, this is a four-star read. Why not five stars? Because Brown doesn’t really explain how to make cables — which is what this advanced beginner (and a lot of others, I’m sure) really wanted to know. Because of the utility of the book, based on the reader’s knitting experience, I have declined to indicate the stars.
February 21, 2018
Been knitting for seventy years, but. . .
I never figured out how to read a chart! And that's just the first good thing here. The very clear stitch directs and patterns are really good if you are looking for something that the grandchildren you are helping can work with on their own (assuming they can read) when you aren't nearby to help. This is great for self-confidence and a sense of accomplishment. And I have to say that's a nice thing in our day. Finally, there's a very handy group of good things to know and online sites to visit.
I never figured out how to read a chart! And that's just the first good thing here. The very clear stitch directs and patterns are really good if you are looking for something that the grandchildren you are helping can work with on their own (assuming they can read) when you aren't nearby to help. This is great for self-confidence and a sense of accomplishment. And I have to say that's a nice thing in our day. Finally, there's a very handy group of good things to know and online sites to visit.
March 4, 2018
Not for Lefties!
First the rant: I am left handed. When I buy a how to book that says it has a section especially for left handed people ; I expect that section to contain pages not a paragraph telling me to just reverse the instructions. Emma Brown obviously is not left handed, does not know anyone left handed and could care less about left handed readers. I will never buy another book by her.
I gave the book a 2 star rating because if you are right handed the instructions are clear and easy to follow.
First the rant: I am left handed. When I buy a how to book that says it has a section especially for left handed people ; I expect that section to contain pages not a paragraph telling me to just reverse the instructions. Emma Brown obviously is not left handed, does not know anyone left handed and could care less about left handed readers. I will never buy another book by her.
I gave the book a 2 star rating because if you are right handed the instructions are clear and easy to follow.
March 25, 2018
It was a nice book, hard to understand how to do a lot of things, but I found the first part of it particularly useful and I learn a lot more than I was expecting, although not exactly to knit that was the actual point of reading it. I did learns a lot of useful tips and a lot around knitting in general, but I think that knitting is going to be something that I’ll have to learn in other way than just reading a book about it.
January 13, 2019
I thought the book was good.
I really wish there were more instructions for increases and decreases and more of an explanation on how to read your knitting. However I found the hyperlinks to specific videos very helpful. Overall it is a good start out book to learn knitting for an absolute beginner.
I really wish there were more instructions for increases and decreases and more of an explanation on how to read your knitting. However I found the hyperlinks to specific videos very helpful. Overall it is a good start out book to learn knitting for an absolute beginner.
February 3, 2019
Good source for beginners
I've been knitting for years but have a lot to learn. This book has plenty of instructions, tips, and different techniques to give even a beginner the knowledge to move on. I'm glad I found it!
I've been knitting for years but have a lot to learn. This book has plenty of instructions, tips, and different techniques to give even a beginner the knowledge to move on. I'm glad I found it!
June 3, 2019
Very informative, and helpful.
January 13, 2020
Great guide
This is a great guide for beginners. Also a great refresher for anyone looking to start back . Highly recommend.
This is a great guide for beginners. Also a great refresher for anyone looking to start back . Highly recommend.
May 10, 2021
Learning the skill of knitting
It is a very helpful book. E mma brown really explains all the details for knittiing.She helps with every detail in the English language. The charts and pictures are really a lot of help for the skill of knitting.
It is a very helpful book. E mma brown really explains all the details for knittiing.She helps with every detail in the English language. The charts and pictures are really a lot of help for the skill of knitting.
October 13, 2016
Good read
Very informative read. Easy to follow and understand. The pictures helped out a lot. It was easy to understand and follow.
Very informative read. Easy to follow and understand. The pictures helped out a lot. It was easy to understand and follow.
April 16, 2017
Good basic guide for beginning knitters
Even includes left handed knitters and knitting with double pointed and circular needles. It also has several patterns to try.
Even includes left handed knitters and knitting with double pointed and circular needles. It also has several patterns to try.
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