First Knits: Step by Step Projects for Knitting Novices

Nervous about the knit stitch? From first loop to last seam, this invaluable resource will provide answers to the questions that can stump new knitters. A skill-building approach is paired with 20 simple projects that will make first-time knitters proud.

· Illustrated "workshops" introduce techniques thoroughly and clearly for stress-free learning; just follow along to learn knit only, purl only, knit and purl, and color knitting

· Projects range from scarves and sweaters to a pillow and kimono jacket

· Step-by-step photo sequences show exactly how knitting needles should be positioned at particular places in a pattern

Luise Roberts worked as a book designer before taking up her laptop and writing on a broad range of craft subjects. Luise was taught to crochet, knit and sew at an early age by her mother and exhibited as an embroiderer before turning her attention back to crochet and knit. Luise lives in London. Kate Haxell is an experienced craft editor and author. She has worked on a wide range of craft and designbooks, including 'Super-cute Pincushions' (ISBN 978-1-908170-30-9) and 'Sewlicious' (ISBN978-1-78249-085-2), both published by CICO Books. Visit her website at www.katehaxell.co.uk.