Knitter's Know-How: 127 Techniques Every Knitter Needs to Know - Hardcover

Sease, Cap

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1604687746 ISBN 13: 9781604687743

Publisher: Martingale, 2016

Synopsis

Baffled by buttonholes? Perplexed by pockets? Stumped by seams? Cap Sease, knitting expert and author of the best-selling Cast On, Bind Off, will help you start--and finish--like a pro. Learn different ways to join balls of yarn or weave in ends, make buttonholes for the look you want, insert a zipper easily, discover ways to seam knitted pieces together, and much more. Find essential nuggets of knitting know-how that are rarely covered in your favorite patterns, here in one handy volume. Get the answers to all your finishing questions--before you even pick up your needles--in this essential reference Techniques are clearly demonstrated with close-up photos and easy-to-follow illustrations Ideal for all skill levels, from beginning to advanced knitters

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About the Author

Avid knitter Cap Sease has been knitting since childhood, having learned from her grandmother. She is also a weaver, quilter, and basket maker. Her love of using her hands led to a career in art conservation, working with archaeological and ethnographic objects. She has extensive experience as a conservator on archaeological excavations in the Mediterranean and Middle East. She is also a designer for the Green Mountain Spinnery and has taught workshops on various techniques.

Edition details

• Publisher: Martingale
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1604687746
• ISBN 13: 9781604687743
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 112