Knitty Gritty: Knitting for the Absolute Beginner

by Aneeta Patel

Overview

Learn how to knit with plain-English instructions explaining how to read and follow patterns.

There's a new generation of knitters out there, turning the traditional image of granny-knitters on its head. Everyone has heard of the mantra 'knitting is the new yoga', but you might not be lucky enough to have a knitting friend hanging around to show you the ropes and get you started on your very first row. The so-called 'beginners' patterns' that you might turn to can also be confusing, difficult to follow, and more often than not written in 'knit' rather than English.

Knitty Gritty is a tried-and-tested guide for complete beginners, with simple guidance and patterns for projects that you can use to make that first all-important step 'Beyond the Scarf'.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781789941524
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Publishing
Publication date:	07/07/2022
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	128
File size:	98 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.

About the Author

Aneeta Patel is an artist and knitting teacher living in East London. She has taught knitting professionally for several years and holds classes all over London. Specialising in beginners' knitting, Aneeta runs special events, knitting parties, group and one-on-one teaching sessions. She also runs Knitting SOS, a free service offering emergency knitting advice to (often frantic) knitters; it is held via a monthly drop-in clinic, telephone, text and email. For more information, see www.knittingsos.co.uk. Aneeta is involved with the Working Well Trust, a charity for Bangladeshi women with mental health problems and in collaboration with an art therapist, she also runs a workshop called 'Knitting for Quitting', helping smokers to give up.
Aneeta Patel is an artist and knitting teacher living in East London. She has taught knitting professionally for several years and holds classes all over London. Specialising in beginners' knitting, Aneeta runs special events, knitting parties, group and one-on-one teaching sessions. She also runs Knitting SOS, a free service offering emergency knitting advice to (often frantic) knitters; it is held via a monthly drop-in clinic, telephone, text and email. For more information, see www.knittingsos.co.uk. Aneeta is involved with the Working Well Trust, a charity for Bangladeshi women with mental health problems and in collaboration with an art therapist, she also runs a workshop called 'Knitting for Quitting', helping smokers to give up.

Table of Contents

Welcome to the wonderful world of knitting
Your Essential Knit-Kit
How to Knit Workshop
Project 1: Chunky Scarf
Decreasing Workshop
Sewing-up Workshop
Project 2: Baby Booties
Stitch Patterns Workshop
Project 3: Hats
Increasing Workshop
Project 4: Zig-Zag Scarf
Finishing Workshop
Project 5: Cardigan (baby or child)
Project 6: Flower
Cable Stitches
Project 7: Cable Bag
Project 8: Lacy Wrap
Project 9: Mittens
Project 10: Hot Water Bottle Cover
Project 11: Necktie
Project 12: Fingerless Gloves
Project 13: Phone Home
Project 14: Manly Scarf
Project 15: Girly Scarf
Project 16: Little'n' Large Cushions
Enjoy and Experiment
Useful Notes: Conversion Charts and Abbreviations
Stockists

Editorial Reviews

This comprehensive resource is a must-have for the new generation of knitters.” —Craftsman Magazine (Sept 2008)

“This is one of the best beginners knitting books I have ever seen.” —Read Craft Newsletter, Oct-Dec 2008

“Full of absolute beginner-proof instructions and patterns. The must-have accessory this winter.” —The Sunday Telegraph (November 2008)

“You'll be a whizz with the needles by the time you've finished.” —Knit Today (October 2009)

“Learn-to-knit books are a dime a dozen, but this is the best recent one we know.” —www.allaboutyou.com

“I've lost count of the number of starter knitters I've recommended this to... you will be able to make baby booties before you know it.” —allaboutyou.com

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