Book Description
The Knitting Revolution? What`s revolutionary about knitting today is who is knitting (the new knitters are young women and retiring baby-boomers), what they are knitting (exciting yarns and projects), and most of all, why they are knitting (it feels good: the process, its creative and relaxing qualities, is at least as important to them as what they are knitting). What better time for a fresh approach to the learn-to-knit book?Join The Knitting Revolution focuses on the knit stitch. With introductory chapters titled The Basics of Knitting, What You Need to Know Before You Begin a Project, and So You`re Ready to Start Knitting, this primer is the closest thing betweeen two covers to a knitting coach. Hundreds of clear, step-by-step photographs take you through each skill. Always the goal is to show you what you need to know when you need to know it. Choices are given, so each knitter can find the way that works best. Then the skills are put to work (and into a meaningful context) in the chapter`s projects. Loads of tips and special attention to details ensure that absolute beginners can complete any of the more-than-30 projects successfully; class, yet fun designs assure that they will want to.Like knitting today, this book is personal, passionate, powerful—exactly what the new knitter is looking for and irresistible to the already-converted.
The Knitting Experience Book 1: The Knit Stitch: Inspiration and Instruction, Vol. 1 FROM THE PUBLISHER
This primer uses clear, step-by-step instructions to teach the basics of knitting. Beginners will learn to master the techniques that are needed before starting a project and learn which choices result in successful garments. A natural progression of skills is taught, and each skill is punctuated by a knitting project, enabling first-time knitters to create simple scarves and sweaters. Patterns are presented in an accessible format, with text, photos, and line drawings to offer advice, anticipate difficulties, and provide rescue techniques.
Author Biography: Sally Melville teaches knitting and is the author of Sally Melville Styles: A Unique and Elegant Approach to Your Yarn Collection. She lives in Waterloo, Ontario.
FROM THE CRITICS
Library Journal
This is the first entry in a projected series on the knitting experience by noted knitwear designer and teacher Melville. It is a tribute to Melville's design capabilities that she has written an entire book (including 24 designs for everything from handbags to coats) on what you can do with the simple knit stitch. (Yes, knitters, the purl stitch has to wait for the second volume.) This book is like having a good friend at your side teaching you to hold the needles and getting you started with your first project. All the garments in the book are stylish and attractive, and Melville's expert instruction makes them all doable. Experienced knitters will find much to like here, including chapters on how to make successful garments and how to fix common mistakes in knitting. Enthusiastically recommended for all knitting collections. Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.
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