The Knitting Stitches Bible

100 Swatches to Mix, Match and Make

Marabout Collectif

Description

Fully illustrated and packed with inspiration, this comprehensive guide is suitable whether you're looking to learn the basics, build your skills, or complete a satisfying knitting project. Beginners will appreciate the clear, step-by-step instructions and photographs, while more experienced knitters will find inspiration in the diverse stitch patterns and the challenge of combining them into a cohesive project.

  • Starting with a thorough user guide, you'll learn essential techniques, from casting on and 10 basic stitches all worked into squares (including knit, purl, garter, stocking, moss) to understanding charts, tension, abbreviations and even how to rescue a dropped stitch
  • The book then dives into a curated collection of knitted swatch patterns from cables and colourwork to adding delicate embroidered details
  • The blanket project is knitted swatch-by-swatch, making it an ideal on-the-move project, perfect for busting your yarn stash
  • Also discover key finishing techniques, including joining squares, creating a professional-looking selvedge and caring for your finished knitwear – w ith indexes for stitches, techniques and square patterns, you'll quickly find exactly what you need

Details

  • Format
    Paperback
  • Pages
    288
  • Size
    195 x 195mm
  • Publisher
    Search Press
  • ISBN
    9781800923911
Stock Code
250394
Our Price
$39.99
5 in stock for immediate dispatch
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