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Knitting Stitches for Beginners: Learn How to Knit Stitches Quick and Easy
Having trouble improving your knitting skills? Want to knit your own shawls and sweaters but don't have the time to undo your many, many mistakes? Author and knitting expert Emma Brown learned to knit almost as soon as she could hold a needle. Brown’s easy-to-learn techniques will have you knitting in no time and racing through your first set of patterns. In Knitting Learn How to Knit Stitches Quick and Easy , Brown takes you step-by-step through everything you need to know about knitting and making your next creation. This comprehensive resource is packed with information and shortcuts destined to get even the clumsiest of thumbs weaving wonders. In just a few days (or hours), you'll learn how to turn out socks, hats, and even spectacular sweaters. Knitting Stitches is the best handbook for getting your stitches right the first time and on every other project you create. If you like step-by-step instructions, clear answers to the most common questions, and an easy way to learn any knitting stitch, you’ll love Brown’s incredible resource.
184 pages, Paperback
First published November 29, 2014
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December 26, 2014
One of the most favourite memories of my childhood is when my mother and I were knitting, or at least were trying to do some knitting stitches. My mother had a full time job and she could never find time to master her knitting skills. As a working girl myself I don’t have time to join a knitting workshop, so I try learn by reading books and watching videos. I bought this book a few days ago and it turned to be the best Christmas gift I could give myself!
From all the knitting books and magazines I’ve ever bought, this is simply the best for a beginner like I am. It’s not only that this book features the knitting basics with step-by-step instructions, it’s the way that it does it. Every chapter includes multiple close range photos to help you understand the instructions. And if you are of those who prefer watching than reading, there are links to respective videos!
This book starts with the basics about yarns and needles (even how to hold your needles), and continues with detailed instructions of how to cast on and bind off. It teaches you how to knit different types of stitches (I’d never heard of some of them, the Roman stitches for example, all so easy to do) and it goes on with fancy techniques like lace, dragon fly and peacock stitches along with patterns, like the geometric and rounded ones. But what I found the most useful was the chapter that deciphers the abbreviations for knitting patterns, you know the ones knitting magazines are full of.
Reading through this book I had the feeling the author was by my side teaching me personally how to knit stitches and that’s why I loved it so much.
From all the knitting books and magazines I’ve ever bought, this is simply the best for a beginner like I am. It’s not only that this book features the knitting basics with step-by-step instructions, it’s the way that it does it. Every chapter includes multiple close range photos to help you understand the instructions. And if you are of those who prefer watching than reading, there are links to respective videos!
This book starts with the basics about yarns and needles (even how to hold your needles), and continues with detailed instructions of how to cast on and bind off. It teaches you how to knit different types of stitches (I’d never heard of some of them, the Roman stitches for example, all so easy to do) and it goes on with fancy techniques like lace, dragon fly and peacock stitches along with patterns, like the geometric and rounded ones. But what I found the most useful was the chapter that deciphers the abbreviations for knitting patterns, you know the ones knitting magazines are full of.
Reading through this book I had the feeling the author was by my side teaching me personally how to knit stitches and that’s why I loved it so much.
January 13, 2015
What a Gem!
This little book is really useful, even for experienced knitters. It has clear illustrations and well written instructions. Thank you.
This little book is really useful, even for experienced knitters. It has clear illustrations and well written instructions. Thank you.
September 2, 2018
Worthwhile
A worthwhile intro to knitting, and importantly contains links to videos. The intro to color work makes this useful even for more experienced knitters.
A worthwhile intro to knitting, and importantly contains links to videos. The intro to color work makes this useful even for more experienced knitters.
April 16, 2020
Great for beginning stitches
I chose three stars as after the beginners guide, the instructions weren't as clear or no step by step pictures were included. There were videos for some which was appreciated. I am advanced crocheter, beginner knitter. Was looking to go beyond beginner with more advanced stitches or patterns. There was only a few patterns after all tutorials that only one matched for a beginner. With so many beginner ideas to play with such as face scrubbies, dish cloths ect, I was disappointed by lack of variety to practice. This was a Kindle unlimited so I am glad I read before buying. It did have tidbits of good info for a beginner. Thus three stars from me. To make a book to sell, the inside info has to be better than what you can find for free on internet searches. Many bloggers are posting help and patterns for free. I would pay for a good pile of instructions and patterns all in one place. This one only met some of that but I have found better instructions for free.
I chose three stars as after the beginners guide, the instructions weren't as clear or no step by step pictures were included. There were videos for some which was appreciated. I am advanced crocheter, beginner knitter. Was looking to go beyond beginner with more advanced stitches or patterns. There was only a few patterns after all tutorials that only one matched for a beginner. With so many beginner ideas to play with such as face scrubbies, dish cloths ect, I was disappointed by lack of variety to practice. This was a Kindle unlimited so I am glad I read before buying. It did have tidbits of good info for a beginner. Thus three stars from me. To make a book to sell, the inside info has to be better than what you can find for free on internet searches. Many bloggers are posting help and patterns for free. I would pay for a good pile of instructions and patterns all in one place. This one only met some of that but I have found better instructions for free.
April 28, 2018
Easiest book on beginner knitting I have seen so far.
This is an excellent book on beginner knitting. It has lots of pictures to show proper placement of the yarn and the knitting needles. It even has links to click on to go to a video on how to perform the stitch if the pictures alone don't happen to work for you. I just wish I could get it in hardback so I could carry it with me to different locations. I can't always get internet reception for my Kindle.
This is an excellent book on beginner knitting. It has lots of pictures to show proper placement of the yarn and the knitting needles. It even has links to click on to go to a video on how to perform the stitch if the pictures alone don't happen to work for you. I just wish I could get it in hardback so I could carry it with me to different locations. I can't always get internet reception for my Kindle.
September 13, 2018
Easy to read explanations and photos are well done and the video links are a great help for the beginning or occasional knitter who wants to brush up on the basics of knitting. Nice patterns that are easy to do add to the fun.would definitely recommend itr
Easy to follow and read clear instructions on the stitches and the patterns. Great resource for the beginning or casual knitter needing a brush up
Easy to follow and read clear instructions on the stitches and the patterns. Great resource for the beginning or casual knitter needing a brush up
January 25, 2019
Like This!!!
Great little book! It includes many videos that are so helpful. I can read printed instructions over and over but seeing a technique demonstrated makes everything so much clearer. I have taken classes but if I don't understand what is being demonstrated the first time I get embarrassed and frustrated. Videos are just so much less challenging, they just don't know if I have to watch over and over to get it.
Great little book! It includes many videos that are so helpful. I can read printed instructions over and over but seeing a technique demonstrated makes everything so much clearer. I have taken classes but if I don't understand what is being demonstrated the first time I get embarrassed and frustrated. Videos are just so much less challenging, they just don't know if I have to watch over and over to get it.
January 28, 2020
An excellent resource on knitting for beginners. Much better than I expected.
This guide has really helped me to develop a better understanding about knitting terms. I am now
able to read any knitting pattern and follow the instructions easily for any knitting stitch.
Definitely a great guide for beginners like me.
This guide has really helped me to develop a better understanding about knitting terms. I am now
able to read any knitting pattern and follow the instructions easily for any knitting stitch.
Definitely a great guide for beginners like me.
January 9, 2021
Easy to understand
These instructions for new stitches are easy to understand and the illustrations are great. This book will help you with new stitches and help you through a dropped stitch.
These instructions for new stitches are easy to understand and the illustrations are great. This book will help you with new stitches and help you through a dropped stitch.
August 16, 2026
Good stitch book for knitters
I liked how the book gave great details
about the stitches itself and gives instructional videos also very informative great book for beginner knitters
I liked how the book gave great details
about the stitches itself and gives instructional videos also very informative great book for beginner knitters
May 19, 2018
Knitting for beginning
Love to read about knitting and learning about new stuffs
I have no dislikes of this book it is well written
Love to read about knitting and learning about new stuffs
I have no dislikes of this book it is well written
September 3, 2018
Useful
Nice overview! Useful for beginners and as a review for the more experienced. Liked the organisation of the work very much.
Nice overview! Useful for beginners and as a review for the more experienced. Liked the organisation of the work very much.
October 4, 2023
Very good for beginners
Very good for beginners. Pictures and simple explanations make it very easy to follow. Had explanation for all kinds of stitches.
Very good for beginners. Pictures and simple explanations make it very easy to follow. Had explanation for all kinds of stitches.
October 2, 2024
Knitting stitches
Excellent knitting book for learning stitches. Detailed instructions with examples in color and end products. Truly glad to have in my library for reference.
Excellent knitting book for learning stitches. Detailed instructions with examples in color and end products. Truly glad to have in my library for reference.
February 21, 2026
Not my top choice for my beginner students
The book was just ok. I would have liked to see better pics and a scarf or hat pattern for starters.
The book was just ok. I would have liked to see better pics and a scarf or hat pattern for starters.
April 18, 2026
Very Informative book
This book is very informative and also a great reference book to keep for future questions while learning the basics of knitting.
This book is very informative and also a great reference book to keep for future questions while learning the basics of knitting.
August 27, 2015
I like this ebook quite a bit. It's great for beginning and intermediate knitters. It has lots of links to videos on how to do many of the stitches and patterns discussed in the book as well as plenty of pictures.
I also enjoyed learning some fun facts about knitting, buying the right tools and materials for knitting, why it's important to keep a knitting journal, standard abbreviations for knitting patterns, how to hold needles and yarn, how to read a pattern and how to make various stitches to name a few of the things I enjoyed learning from reading this ebook.
I also enjoyed learning some fun facts about knitting, buying the right tools and materials for knitting, why it's important to keep a knitting journal, standard abbreviations for knitting patterns, how to hold needles and yarn, how to read a pattern and how to make various stitches to name a few of the things I enjoyed learning from reading this ebook.
January 31, 2016
Useful reference book that can be used as a step-by-step method to learn knitting. the videos are helpful, because sometimes the language and illustrations are not quite clear. Best to read on a tablet for this reason.
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