If you have ever wanted to learn how to knit, but have never picked up needles and yarn, Knitting for Beginners; Learn How to Knit Basic Stitches and Knitting Techniques, by Florence Schultz is the guide for you. This informative and easy to understand book takes you through all of the steps you need to start a lifetime journey and love of knitting. Florence takes you from learning all about yarn and knitting needles to basic stitches and techniques. She then provides five original designs to help you practice your new skills.
Knitting is fun and creates beautiful works of art for you to share with your friends and family. In this book you will learn the following basic skills and techniques:
How to knit the knit stitch How to knit the purl stitch How to knit the slip stitch How to knit 2 together How to cast on with the backward loop method How to cast on with the long tail cast on method How to cast on with the knit on method How to pick up a dropped stitch How to sew pieces together using the mattress stitchEach step is carefully explained and includes large clear images so that you can learn quickly and easily. This book is written for absolute beginners, but it is also a great reference to help brush up on your skills. Florence's style is relaxed and personal. You will feel like you're sitting with a good friend over a cup of coffee or tea learning how to knit.
The patterns included in this book are original designs and include a seed stitch dishcloth, easy eyelet washcloth, textured headband, a pretty garter stitch scarfette, and a striped baby hat. Florence also includes size charts and instructions on how to adjust the size of the headband and hat. She also includes a complete table of commonly used knitting abbreviations and tips on working written patterns.
Don't miss out on the complete reference on learning how to knit. Knitting for Beginners; Learn How to Knit Basic Stitches and Knitting Techniques is the book to learn the art of knitting. With easy to understand instructions and lots of image you will be able to knit beginning patterns in not time. Get your copy today!