Knit Step by Step

Techniques, stitches, and patterns made easy

Vikki Haffenden, Frederica Patmore

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English

Dorling Kindersley
04 February 2020

Art & Architecture; Hobbies; Knitting & crochet

Step-by-step knitting techniques, all clearly and closely photographed and explained in sharp detail

The essential beginner's guide to knitting successfully, with more than 150 illustrated knitting stitches and techniques.

A ball of yarn can become anything you want it to be with Knit Step by Step. Taking you through simple skills, including how to knit, purl, and cast on and off, this simple handbook will soon help you decode knitting patterns and build intricate designs with eye-catching rib and cable stitches, structural effects, and multi-coloured Fair Isle and intarsia patterns.

Alongside more than 150 clearly photographed stitch patterns and techniques, including using circular needles and creating structural effects, Knit Step by Step features eight fun knitting projects to give you the chance to put your new-found skills into practice. Create a simple scarf, eye-catching soft furnishings, and other items to keep you and your loved ones warm and cosy.

Easy-to-use and fully illustrated, this book is ideal for beginners picking up their first pair of knitting needles, as well as more experienced knitters looking to build on their skills.

By: Vikki Haffenden, Frederica Patmore
Imprint: Dorling Kindersley
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 240mm, Width: 202mm, Spine: 23mm
Weight: 847g
ISBN: 9780241412398
ISBN 10: 0241412390
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 04 February 2020
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Vikki Haffenden is a professional knitted textiles designer and university teacher with a background in commercial knitwear design. Vikki acted as design consultant to develop Rooster hand knit yarns and her research into knitting was profiled in Selvedge magazine in 2006. Frederica Patmore is a design consultant for Rowan Yarns, one of the biggest providers of luxury yarns in the world. She runs a number of classes for different skill levels in branches of the John Lewis department store and independent knitting stores, and contributes to needlecraft publications. As well as being a master of knitting technique, Frederica is an accomplished and successful knitting pattern designer.