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First Time Knitting - Softcover

Book 2 of 14: First Time

Hammett, Carri

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9781589238053: First Time Knitting
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1589238052 ISBN 13: 9781589238053
Publisher: Creative Publishing int'l, 2014

Synopsis

Creative Publishing International First Time Knitting- With this absolute beginner's guide book, learning to knit is within reach. Like having your very own instructor, this book guides you carefully from your first nervous cast-on to confident knitting. With descriptions and guides for everything from knitting needles and yarns to stitches and techniques, you'll be knitting like a pro. The nine projects at the end of each chapter help you fully develop your new skills and show off what you've learned. Projects include: scarves, throw blankets, table runner, and more. 128 pages, soft cover.

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About the Author

Carri Hammett is the original owner of Coldwater Collaborative, a gem of a yarn shop in Excelsior, Minnesota. Carri loves to collaborate with both her customers and her readers as together they express their love of knitting and expand their knitting knowledge and skill. She is the author of Mittens and Hats for Yarn Lovers; Scarves and Shawls for Yarn Lovers; Ready, Set, Knit Cables; and Knitting 101.

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First Time Knitting page 62

How to Knit the Seed Stitch Table Runner

Repeat row 1 until the length from the cast-on edge is approximately 38" (97 cm) or the desired length. Be sure to leave at least 2 yds (1.8 m) for binding off.

Step 1: K1.

Step 2: P1.

Step 3: Pass first stitch on right needle over second stitch and off the end of the needle (one stitch has been bound off).

Step 4: K1.

Step 5: Pass first stitch on right needle over second stitch and off the end of the needle (one stitch has been bound off).

Repeat bind off steps 2 to 5 until 1 stitch remains on needle. Cut yarn leaving a tail at least 8" (20 cm) long and pull through last stitch, tighten to secure.

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Publisher
Creative Publishing int'l
Publication date
2014
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1589238052
ISBN 13 
9781589238053
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
128
Rating
  • 4.16 out of 5 stars
    109 ratings by Goodreads