350+ Knitting Tips, Techniques, and Trade Secrets: How to Be Better at What You Do (Knit & Crochet)

Barnden, Betty

ISBN 10: 125012512X / ISBN 13: 9781250125125

Published by St. Martin's Griffin, 2017

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: 350+ Knitting Tips, Techniques, and Trade Secrets: How to Be Better at What You Do (Knit & Crochet)
• Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
• Publication Date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 125012512X
• ISBN 13: 9781250125125
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: new

About this title

Synopsis

Betty Barnden's updated edition of 350+ Knitting Tips, Techniques, and Trade Secrets is a perfect gift for creative crafters.

Give a stylish finish to your knitted garments and accessories with this essential compendium of knitting know-how. Over 350 tips, techniques, and secrets are explained and illustrated with clear step-by-step photographs and diagrams. Discover how to read patterns and charts, choose color and yarns, mix and match stitch patterns, and adapt designs for the perfect fit.

All kinds of stitches abound, from stockinette stitch and ribbing, to lace, Fair Isle, cables, and intarsia work. This book explains all the techniques you’ll need in the order you’ll need them, from casting on and joining in yarns, to shaping, and adding buttonholes, pockets, and embellishments. Plus, “Try It” and “Fix It” panels suggest ways of practicing and developing new skills and avoiding or correcting common knitting errors.

About the Author

BETTY BARNDEN is the author of 200 Knitting Tips, Techniques & Trade Secrets, Super Finishing Techniques for Crocheters, and Filet Crochet. An experienced needlecraft designer, Barnden has designed hundreds of patterns for various companies and her knitwear, embroidery, and crochet designs have appeared in many magazines. Barnden lives in the UK.