Learn to Knit, Love to Knit (Paperback)

'Our prediction for the next big thing in knitting.' --Mollie Makes, October 2012

Anna Wilkinson is a young, fresh talent in the world of craft and her book Learn to Knit, Love to Knit is a collection of patterns for 20 contemporary garments and accessories starting with simple projects, the easy striped scarf and mittens and progressing to a more advanced cabled cardigan and lace collar. Colourful, fun and highly desirable, Anna's designs are flattering and exceptionally easy to wear.

Throughout the book, Anna is on hand with a ready-reference of techniques and tips to guide you on how to start knitting. So, if you have ever really wanted to learn to knit but you have yet to find the right beginner's projects to tempt you, then Learn to Knit, Love to Knit is the book for you.

Anna Wilkinson is a leading designer within the new, young knitting pack. A recent Textile Design graduate from Winchester School of Art, in 2009 Anna was awarded the coveted Gold in the Knitted Textile Awards by the UK Handknitting Association for her collection of vintage-inspired hand knits. Although influenced by traditional hand-knitting techniques, Anna's knitwear designs are characterised by exceptionally flattering garment shapes enlivened with quirky combinations of colour and pattern. Her knitted creations have already won her great critical acclaim and respect within the knitwear industry. When not designing garments, she also works for an internationally renowned London print studio sourcing and designing fabric and knitwear samples for major fashion houses, including Ralph Lauren and Paul Smith.