KNITTING BASICS : All You Need to Know to Take Up Your Needles and Get Knitting

Betty Barnden

ISBN 10: 0764155466 / ISBN 13: 9780764155468

Published by Barron's Educational, New York, NY, 2002

About this Item

BRAND NEW & Collectible. Stated First American Edition. Illustrated boards/Fine. DJ/Fine. Reference/resource. Fundamentals of the art of hand-knitting from skilled needlecraft designer Betty Branden (1948 -). Basic essentials from how best to hold needles & yarn to becoming an accomplished knitter. 128 pgs w/full color photos. Text in 2 parts: I, Getting Started; and II, Projects & Techniques. Format of Part II presents 10 satisfying Projects designed to perfect skills & techniques; they are: 1, Striped Garter Scarf; 2, Baby Afghan; 3, Tank Top; 4, Family Sweater; 5, Sweater & Hat; 6, Toddler Top; 7, Lady's Lacey Vest; 8, Cable Cushion; 9, Fair Isle Sweater; and 10, Child's Sweater. All one needs to know.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: KNITTING BASICS : All You Need to Know to Take Up Your Needles and Get Knitting
• Publisher: Barron's Educational, New York, NY
• Publication Date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0764155466
• ISBN 13: 9780764155468
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Paul Forrester (Photographer); Coral Mula (Illustrator)
• Edition: Stated First Edition, First Thus
• Condition: NEW - COLLECTIBLE
• Dust Jacket Condition: Fine
• Seller catalogs:
  • Arts & Crafts
  • Manual, Guide, Handbook

About this title

Synopsis

Knitting is fun, practical, therapeutic, and a great way to produce wonderful things to wear and use. A leading English textile designer shows home knitters how to create good-looking items knitted in wool, cotton, silk, mohair, and synthetic yarns. She describes all the needed yarns, needles, and accessories, then instructs in basic skills that include knit, purl, changing colors, and casting off. The largest part of this profusely illustrated book is devoted to twelve original projects, and presents clear directions on how to master the techniques required for each project. They include a striped garter-stitch scarf, an afghan blanket, a tank top, a pullover sweater, a buttoned sweater with matching hat, and several attractive items of clothing for children and babies. More than 250 full-color illustrations are clear enough for beginners to follow, though all projects are imaginative enough to appeal to experienced knitters as well.

About the Author

Betty Barnden is a professional hand-knitting and needlecraft designer who received her training at London's Royal College of Art. She has produced patterns for several yarn companies, and her designs have appeared in many magazines published in Britain.