The Knitter's Bible: the Complete Handbook for Creative Knitters

OH: David & Charles, 2004. Hard Cover. Fine/No Jacket. As New. No Jacket 4to-over 9¾"-12" tall. Book Description: David & Charles 2004, glued binding. AS NEW! Pages: 160, Chapter by chapter, "The Knitter's Bible goes back to basics, with an overview of the yarns and equipment available today. It then takes readers, step-by-step, through the basics of knitting, with knit and purl, casting on and casting off, and reading patterns. It goes on to expand upon the basics with further techniques, and includes a stitch library that will become an indispensable reference to which to be constantly referred. "The Knitter's Bible provides plenty of opportunities to explore one's developing skills and experiment with a variety of motifs to liven up any knitting. The essential handbook for knitters of all skill levels. Getting Started goes back to basics, with an overview of the yarns and equipment available today. It then takes you, step-by-step, through the basics of knitting, with knit and purl, casting on and binding (casting) off, and reading patterns. Creative Options expands upon the basics with further techniques, while Exploring Choices will provide even the experienced knitter with new ideas for interesting projects. The Stitch Library will become an indispensable reference to be constantly referred to. Finally, a wide selection of Patterns and Projects, linked back to the techniques throughout the book, provide plenty opportunites to explore your developing skills and experiment with a variety of motifs to liven up any knitting. Introduction: How to Use This Book; Getting Started; Yarns: plies, textures, choosing suitable yarn Equipment: needles, stitch holders; etc Starting to knit: ; holding the needles and yarn; casting on and binding (casting) off; knit, purl and stockinette (stocking) stitch; ribs; shaping; tension; knit perfect tips; abbreviations; Creative Options; lace; cables; twisted stitch; embossed knitting; intarsia; fair isle; circular knitting; short rows; Exploring Choices; medallion knitting; beaded knitting; looped knitting; entelac; mitred...