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The Knitter's Bible - by Claire Crompton (Paperback)

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  • Learn how to knit with this essential handbook for creative knitters, from bestselling author Claire Crompton.Whether you're an experienced knitter or a complete beginner The Knitter's Bible contains everything you need to know about knitting.
  • About the Author: Claire Crompton has worked in the knitting industry for over 15 years.
  • 160 Pages
  • Crafts + Hobbies, Needlework

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About the Book



A handbook for knitters at all levels covers key information on materials and techniques, providing a reference library of stitch patterns, color charts for a variety of creative options, and more than twenty-five illustrated projects for clothes, accessories, and home furnishings. Original.



Book Synopsis



Learn how to knit with this essential handbook for creative knitters, from bestselling author Claire Crompton.


Whether you're an experienced knitter or a complete beginner The Knitter's Bible contains everything you need to know about knitting. With full easy-to-follow instructions for all of the knitting basics, from knit and purl stitch to casting on and binding (casting) off, as well as more advanced techniques, such as Fair Isle knitting, cables and lace knitting, and circular knitting. You will also learn how to read knitting patterns and how to adapt garment patterns for your own designs. The extensive stitch library section provides instructions for over 100 different knitting stitches and at the back of the book you will find 25 step-by-step knitting patterns for gorgeous creative projects.


Inside The Knitter's Bible:


Getting Started - go back to basics with an overview of the yarns and equipment you will need, and then learn basic knitting techniques with easy step-by-step instruction, including knit and purl stitch, casting on and binding (casting) off, and how to read knitting patterns.


Creative Options - this chapter expands on the basics with more advance, creative knitting techniques, such as Fair Isle knitting, lace and cable knitting, and circular knitting.


Exploring Choices - learn how to embellish your knitting projects with beads, smocking, tassels and cords, and knitted flowers. You will also learn about shaped knitting techniques, medallion knitting, entrelac and mitred squares.


Stitch Library - a comprehensive library of over 100 different knitting stitches, split into seven sections: knit and purl stitches; gansey patterns; texture stitches; rib stitches; cable stitches; lace stitches; and edgings. Knitting


Projects - full instructions and knitting patterns for creative projects, from scarves and mittens, to throws, cushions and knitted garments.





About the Author



Claire Crompton has worked in the knitting industry for over 15 years. After her Knitwear Design degree she became a pattern designer for major yarn manufacturers and is the author of The Knitter's Bible.
Dimensions (Overall): 10.9 Inches (H) x 8.4 Inches (W) x .4 Inches (D)
Weight: .9 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Sub-Genre: Needlework
Genre: Crafts + Hobbies
Number of Pages: 160
Publisher: David & Charles
Theme: Knitting
Format: Paperback
Author: Claire Crompton
Language: English
Street Date: October 15, 2004
TCIN: 89022669
UPC: 9780715317990
Item Number (DPCI): 247-05-1267
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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