How to Start Knitting

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So you want to learn how to knit? About time! Enter your knitting era with self-taught knitwear designer Brenda Lam. From casting on to casting off, learn the fundamentals of knitting and then create 10 fun, chunky projects to wear with pride. Hey you, yes you! Let me teach you how to knit. Learning how to knit can be daunting – not everyone is blessed with a friend or family member who can show them the ropes. In this book, Brenda Lam teaches the fundamentals of knitting in a way that feels like your best friend is right there next to you. A comprehensive introduction to the essentials of knitting (materials, tools, stitches, techniques, and abbreviations), with 10 simple (and fun) projects for readers to put their skills to the test. Through step-by-step instructions, colorful illustrations, and knitworthy tips and tricks, beginner knitters will be hooked. Easy-to-understand tutorials are written in a light-hearted, conversational tone, sprinkled with Brenda’s humour, from sassy sidebars to awful jokes that’ll have you in stitches (oh no… it’s begun). So you want to learn how to knit? About time! Enter your knitting era with self-taught knitwear designer Brenda Lam. From casting on to casting off, learn the fundamentals of knitting and then create 10 fun, chunky projects to wear with pride. Learning to knit can be daunting, especially if you don't have a friend or family member to show you the ropes... what you need is a seasoned knitter by your side. Enter popular designer Brenda Lam, who will show you everything you need to know from the complete basics onwards. Discover: Everything new knitters need to know, including yarns, tools, techniques and stitches; A Troubleshooting section, for when you're not quite sure where a stitch has gone wrong (we’ve all been there!); The basics on how to read a pattern, and a chapter on how to finish your work; 10 colourful, chunky projects to test out your new skills, including some scrappy mittens or, if you’re feeling ambitious, a sweater vest. The chunky yarn used in the projects is ideal for beginners as it knits up quickly; large stitches allow you to see clearly how your stitches are formed... and to identify when you make the odd mistake! With its witty and welcoming tone, this book is perfect if you're looking to take your first step into knitting. Brenda's easy-to-understand tutorials are written in a light-hearted tone, sprinkled with humour, from sassy sidebars to awful jokes that’ll have you in stitches...

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Pagina's: 128, Paperback, Search Press Ltd