How to Knit: Techniques and Projects for the Complete Beginner

by Tina Barrett

Learning to knit has never been easier! An accessible introduction to knitting, How to Knit is for absolute beginners. Simple-to-follow projects teach the basic skills and techniques of this fun and creative craft. Beginners will learn all the essentials, from how to hold needles, cast on and off, make a tension swatch, and form the basic knit and purl stitches, to how to knit stripes, cable, rib, and lace, plus shape their knitting and add buttonholes. Clear step-by-step illustrations and beautiful photographs of the finished projects are included throughout, making How to Knit both practical and inspirations―the ideal book for want-to-be knitters! Projects include : tablet cover, hot-water bottle cover, striped hobo bag, fingerless gauntlets, beanie hat with felt corsage, envelope clutch bag, cabled placemats and coasters, chunky lace cowl and patchwork cushion cover.

Genres: Knitting, Nonfiction

92 pages, Paperback

First published January 14, 2014

Reviews

[Grace · Rating 3 out of 5]

I chose this book for the clarity of the layout but reading it today, for some unknown reason I find the stitch explanations less clear than the ones I’ve used from Wool Couture. This is the case even with stitches I already know. I will keep this book for reference, though, and I may knit the patchwork cushion at some point.

[Carrie Beckstead · Rating 4 out of 5]

A comprehensive “how to” book for beginner knitters. I love how each stitch has an accompanying project. Great illustrations to visually understand each step. Easy to follow and will surely get you excited to dive into knitting.

[Karen Klein · Rating 5 out of 5]

A short, really useful book that shows a beginner like me, how to knit. There are projects in the back that are really cute and look like even someone like me can make. I might have to purchase this to add to my now growing collection of learn how to knit books.