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The Principles of Knitting

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The Principles of Knitting by June Hemmons Hiatt is the definitive guide for knitters aspiring to master their craft. This comprehensive book offers clear explanations and multiple approaches to every knitting skill and technique, addressing problems and puzzles that arise in projects. Whether you're interested in lace, intarsia, cables, or other styles, this volume delivers detailed methods and expert insights gained from decades of experience, making it an essential resource for serious knitters.
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This book is ideal for knitters seeking to deepen their understanding and refine their techniques. It suits intermediate to advanced crafters who wish to explore a variety of knitting styles and methods thoroughly.

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Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

This is the definitive book that will allow anyone to go from an average knitter to a master knitter. With clear and comprehensive explanations, June Hiatt provides a variety of ways to approach every skill and technique, and can solve any knitting problem or puzzle. The Principles of Knitting is the one book that every knitter needs on her shelf!

For anyone interested in getting serious about knitting or wanting to explore the many different types of knitting such as lace, intarsia, and cables, this is the book that will take you to the next level and teach you everything you want to know.

The Principles of Knitting is incredibly comprehensiveβ€”many fans call it the Joy of Cooking for knitters. Some knitting books show you one or two methods to do a basic stitch like an increase. June shows you a dozen different methods, each particularly suited to different projects and different knitters' needs.

For every stitch, every material, every design, June has tested the various techniques and brings you the very best information, informed by decades of experience and thousands of hours of practice.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781416535171

Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 16 August 2012

Country: United States

Imprint: Touchstone

Edition: Revised

Illustration: 1000 2-c illus t-o

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 51.0mm

Width: 216.0mm

Height: 276.0mm

Weight: 2327g

Pages: 736

About the Author

June Hiatt is a reknowned knitting teacher and the author of the classic book THE PRINCIPLES OF KNITTING, considered the "bible" of knitting instruction books. She lives in San Francisco with her husband.

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