The Knitter's Bible - The Complete Handbook for Creative Knitters

Claire Crompton

Summary

The essential start-to-finish guide for knitters of all skill levels—including over twenty-five easy-to-follow projects.   This indispensable reference includes: an overview of the yarns and equipment available todaya step-by-step guide to the basics, with knit and purl, casting on and binding (casting) off, and reading patternscreative options like cables, fair isle, and laceembellishments, embroidery, and other new ideas for more experienced knittersan extensive stitch librarya wide selection of patterns and projects, linked back to the techniques throughout the book With The Knitter’s Bible, you can explore your developing skills and experiment with a variety of motifs to make your knitting sessions not only easier but more enjoyable than ever.

Available since: 10/01/2004.

Print length: 160 pages.

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