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A Beginner's Guide to Knitting: A complete step-by-step course
A step-by-step guide to stitches and techniques, from knit and purl to Fair Isle, with 20 beautiful projects to make.
If you would like to start knitting, or if you know the basics but would like to learn the more complex skills of shaping, lace patterns, and colorwork, then A Beginner's Guide to Knitting is for you. Starting at the very beginning with casting on, garter stitch, and binding off, the 20 workshops take you through different stitches and techniques, with color artworks to show you how everything is done. At the end of every workshop there is a project to make which is designed to put what you have learned so far into practice. As you progress through the workshops, you will also learn how to read patterns, join pieces, and knit in the round. The projects include a table runner made up of squares knitted in garter stitch, a child’s sweater with intarsia design, a messenger purse with cable patterns, and a textured throw with bobbles and fringing. There is an introductory section on tools and materials, and there’s also a handy stitch reference guide in case you want to refresh your memory.
If you would like to start knitting, or if you know the basics but would like to learn the more complex skills of shaping, lace patterns, and colorwork, then A Beginner's Guide to Knitting is for you. Starting at the very beginning with casting on, garter stitch, and binding off, the 20 workshops take you through different stitches and techniques, with color artworks to show you how everything is done. At the end of every workshop there is a project to make which is designed to put what you have learned so far into practice. As you progress through the workshops, you will also learn how to read patterns, join pieces, and knit in the round. The projects include a table runner made up of squares knitted in garter stitch, a child’s sweater with intarsia design, a messenger purse with cable patterns, and a textured throw with bobbles and fringing. There is an introductory section on tools and materials, and there’s also a handy stitch reference guide in case you want to refresh your memory.
176 pages, Paperback
Published May 10, 2022
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March 18, 2023
I want this book! I have been wanting to learn how to knit and crochet so when I saw this book at the library, I grabbed it. I’ve heard that you can teach yourself this at home and since I’m a beginner, here’s my sign. Between books and online videos, I figured that I could be successful. I’ve had a difficult time attending class while I learn something new, in the past. I get anxious, confused, and stressed about the process and I feel myself tuning out. If I can get some knowledge about knitting from this book and online, perhaps I could take a class in the future and strength my skills.
I like that this book is oversized so I can spread the book open and see clearly what each page is all about. The book clearly understands me as it seems to have everything covered from what to look for in yarns, needles, reading patterns, what other accessories I might need, how to even go about starting a project and how to make my project presentable. I like that the book presents projects for you to complete too.
The book starts with simple easy projects and progresses to more complex ones. So, from making a basic knit stitch, to making a slouch beanie hat, to knitting some baby shoes, this book will help me along the way. I know absolutely nothing about knitting except that I’ll need some knitting needles and yarn. I like that this book explains everything in simple terms and includes lots of detail. I had no idea that there were 6 different weights of yarn and the book even tells me what to look for in yarn and what yarn to use for what project. I’ve heard of the terms “casting on” and “casting off” but what they are I had no idea. The book explains it and shows me how to do it with step-by-step illustrations. There’s even information on how to read a pattern. I do think that there are some workshops (projects) in this book that I don’t really want to complete so we shall see if I attempt them but I like that they are there for me. These “workshops” (projects) build upon one another, getting more difficult as you progress through the book. I’ll learn at least one new skill as I create something new in each workshop with their detailed directions and illustrations. Yep, this book is just what I need to get me knitting. It’s a 5-star book for me.
I like that this book is oversized so I can spread the book open and see clearly what each page is all about. The book clearly understands me as it seems to have everything covered from what to look for in yarns, needles, reading patterns, what other accessories I might need, how to even go about starting a project and how to make my project presentable. I like that the book presents projects for you to complete too.
The book starts with simple easy projects and progresses to more complex ones. So, from making a basic knit stitch, to making a slouch beanie hat, to knitting some baby shoes, this book will help me along the way. I know absolutely nothing about knitting except that I’ll need some knitting needles and yarn. I like that this book explains everything in simple terms and includes lots of detail. I had no idea that there were 6 different weights of yarn and the book even tells me what to look for in yarn and what yarn to use for what project. I’ve heard of the terms “casting on” and “casting off” but what they are I had no idea. The book explains it and shows me how to do it with step-by-step illustrations. There’s even information on how to read a pattern. I do think that there are some workshops (projects) in this book that I don’t really want to complete so we shall see if I attempt them but I like that they are there for me. These “workshops” (projects) build upon one another, getting more difficult as you progress through the book. I’ll learn at least one new skill as I create something new in each workshop with their detailed directions and illustrations. Yep, this book is just what I need to get me knitting. It’s a 5-star book for me.
January 20, 2025
A lot of good Information and nice visual drawings and photos. My problem was the patterns that follow the instructions are no where near beginner. Almost have have more advanced stitch patterns and color changes. How about a simple scarf and hat? I had to go elsewhere for truly beginner projects and I can possibly come back to the patterns in this book when I’m much further along with these skills.
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