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The Knitting Directory
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 sections:
* 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.
* 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.
208 pages, Spiral-bound
First published June 1, 2004
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January 10, 2026
I absolutely love this little book. It has been perfect to have on-hand as a beginner just to refresh my memory on things I learned in knitting class as I start in on my first project!
January 22, 2022
Beautiful book! Easy to understand written directions.
July 7, 2009
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!
July 21, 2009
This book is a great resource for creative knitting.
October 4, 2010
I am using this book to learn all of the knitting codes. :-)
July 11, 2011
Best I have used for easy to follow instructions and selection of patterns.
September 9, 2011
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.
May 3, 2012
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.
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