Instant Expert: Knitting

by Ros Badger

Knitting is therapeutic, satisfying, and fashionable. Create beautiful clothing, cherished gifts, and family heirlooms with the easy-to-follow instructions in Instant Expert: Knitting. The illustrated pages containing over 200 photographs teach readers how to read a pattern, determine gauge, and accurately shape each project. A helpful stitch library and discussion of color encourages increasingly confident knitters to design new looks. And the benefits—warm hand-knit pieces and an outlet to relax and refresh the mind—are irresistible. 30 projects include shawls and ponchos, floor cushions, baby blankets, mittens, and a dog coat. This book offers an informative and fun look at the history and development of knitting,

Genres: Knitting, Nonfiction

192 pages, Spiral-bound

First published March 22, 2005

Reviews

[Judi · Rating 2 out of 5]

Covers the basics, yarns, tools, stitches although it only shows the English version of knit/purl. A nice section on different stitch patterns. Some current patterns though I think the children's section relies too heavily on the same motifs and embroidery techniques. Includes a small section on design and knitter graph paper for the more creative.

[rabbitprincess]

Very useful section containing various stitch patterns. Also includes some knitting graph paper so you can design your own patterns.

[jPhx · Rating 5 out of 5]

Super!