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First Time Knitting
The Absolute Beginner's Guide: Learn By Doing - Step-by-Step Basics + 9 Projects
Series: First Time
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This book is ideal for complete beginners eager to learn knitting from scratch and anyone looking for clear, patient instruction on fundamental knitting techniques through practical projects.
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See moreEnjoy this beginner's guide that takes you by the hand like a personal instructor and teaches you how to knit.
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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 colour 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.
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Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781589238053
Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 14 August 2014
Country: United States
Imprint: Creative Publishing International, US
Illustration: 200 color photos
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 25.0mm
Width: 216.0mm
Height: 279.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 128
About the Author
CARRI HAMMETT is a prolific writer who got her start by designing for customers in the yarn shop she opened in 2002. She loves to collaborate with both readers and customers as together they express their love of knitting and expand their knitting knowledge and skill. She lives in Chanhassen, MN and is the author of several books including Scarves and Shawls for Yarn Lovers, Knitting 101, Ready, Set, Knit Cables, and Mittens and Hats for Yarn Lovers.
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