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Arm Knitting
What's totally trendy, easy to do, and the most fun you can have with two arms, some yarn and 30 minutes? Arm knitting! The knitting world has embraced it, and once you start, you'll understand why. Free yourself from cumbersome needles and create gorgeous knits that are unstructured, striking, and beautiful in a whole new way, faster than you ever thought possible. You'll find:
Clear, step-by-step instructions and photographs that walk you "arm in arm" every step of the way
30 home and fashion projects, including a winter snood, scarves, boot warmers, blankets, a chunky rug, footstool, pet bed, baby blanket, super-fast mug cozy, and more
Helpful suggestions on techniques and materials you won't find anywhere else
Tutorials on different types of knitting stitches, including Seed, Herringbone, Lace, Linen and more
A range of stylish items to wear, enjoy at home, or give as a treasured, handcrafted gift
With tips from Arm Knitting, you'll watch your creativity soar as you explore these fun, fast, and easy projects. They are perfect for novice or advanced knitters, DYI crafters, or adventurous creative types who wants to unleash their inner fashionista. You'll never sit on the couch doing nothing again!
Clear, step-by-step instructions and photographs that walk you "arm in arm" every step of the way
30 home and fashion projects, including a winter snood, scarves, boot warmers, blankets, a chunky rug, footstool, pet bed, baby blanket, super-fast mug cozy, and more
Helpful suggestions on techniques and materials you won't find anywhere else
Tutorials on different types of knitting stitches, including Seed, Herringbone, Lace, Linen and more
A range of stylish items to wear, enjoy at home, or give as a treasured, handcrafted gift
With tips from Arm Knitting, you'll watch your creativity soar as you explore these fun, fast, and easy projects. They are perfect for novice or advanced knitters, DYI crafters, or adventurous creative types who wants to unleash their inner fashionista. You'll never sit on the couch doing nothing again!
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144 pages, Paperback
First published September 11, 2015
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December 11, 2019
Not sure I would like arm knitting, but maybe I'll give it a try and update as I do some of these.
February 20, 2022
I looked at this book purely for the patterns and skipped the technical information, especially since I've been a knitter for a couple decades now. I love chunky knits but I definitely know their inherent problems with pilling and fussy care. Nothing in this book called to me. Many of the finished pieces looked overly limp due to the large diameter of the "needles." I think if some of the garment and accessory pieces were finger knit there would be a great improvement in outcome.
March 24, 2016
I picked up this book because I've been seeing and hearing a lot about arm knitting and wanted to try it out. It includes instructions for different stitches and 30 different arm knitting projects, organized by the amount of time each project takes to complete (note to the beginner arm-knitter: do not expect to complete anything in the prescribed times on your first go; my first 30-minute infinity scarf took closer to two hours, but now that I've got it down, I think I could easily get it in under one hour).
I like a lot about this book: the variety of projects included, the details on different yarns and how to select them, the recommendations for which yarns to use for each project, and the explanations of the different stitches that are used. It's a pretty book to look at; it's colorful, and the photos used to show off the projects are beautiful. The fonts used are clear and there's a lot of white space, which I find helpful in any sort of how-to document.
The only reason I give this book 4 stars instead of 5 is that while the book gives instructions for stitches and includes pictures, I, personally, struggled to understand them in this format. I discovered a new form of frustration via flipping through the pages of the book, trying to hold it open, and attempting to imitate what was shown in the pictures, all while having my arms bound together by a skein of super bulky yarn. Luckily, the author's video tutorials (search YouTube for "Simply Maggie") saved the day for me (and typing on my phone comes a lot more easily than fussing with the book when my hands are, literally, tied). I highly recommend that newbies, especially my visually-oriented brothers and sisters, check out the appropriate stitch videos before you get started on your project. Try them along with the video, and once you have the pattern down (it doesn't take long!), turn to your project page and go to town! Happy stitching!
I like a lot about this book: the variety of projects included, the details on different yarns and how to select them, the recommendations for which yarns to use for each project, and the explanations of the different stitches that are used. It's a pretty book to look at; it's colorful, and the photos used to show off the projects are beautiful. The fonts used are clear and there's a lot of white space, which I find helpful in any sort of how-to document.
The only reason I give this book 4 stars instead of 5 is that while the book gives instructions for stitches and includes pictures, I, personally, struggled to understand them in this format. I discovered a new form of frustration via flipping through the pages of the book, trying to hold it open, and attempting to imitate what was shown in the pictures, all while having my arms bound together by a skein of super bulky yarn. Luckily, the author's video tutorials (search YouTube for "Simply Maggie") saved the day for me (and typing on my phone comes a lot more easily than fussing with the book when my hands are, literally, tied). I highly recommend that newbies, especially my visually-oriented brothers and sisters, check out the appropriate stitch videos before you get started on your project. Try them along with the video, and once you have the pattern down (it doesn't take long!), turn to your project page and go to town! Happy stitching!
May 12, 2016
I really enjoyed this book. I heard of arm knitting through a friend and wanted to try it. The directions and pictures are well explained and informative. I want to try several of the projects. and look forward to doing so.
April 2, 2017
There are a lot of cowls, shawls, blankets. Nothing too exciting. The instructions are really good if you want to get started arm knitting. There are a couple unique ideas - a mug cover, a way to cover your stool seat and a bowl. But beyond that it's nothing exciting.
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