A little course in ... knitting
Johns, Susie2013
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Simply everything you need to know to learn something new; a practical and inspirational course in learning how to knit. Ever wanted to learn how to knit but don't know where to begin? Take the first step with "A Little Course in Knitting", part of a new series of learning guides from DK where nothing is assumed and everything is explained. Learn at your own pace, in your own time and in the comfort of your own home. Each course follows the same structure; start simple and learn the basics, build on what you've learnt and then show off your new skills! "A Little Course in Knitting" takes you from complete beginner to being able to make over 30 beautiful projects. Start simple with cushions and scraves, build on your skills with mittens and coasters and show off with hot water bottle covers and blankets. The step-by-step pictures show you what other courses only tell you and the practice projects and stitch guides keep you on the right track.
Main title:
A little course in ... knitting / by Susie Johns.
Author:
Imprint:
London : Dorling Kindersley, 2013.
Collation:
192 pages : illustrations (black and white, and colour) ; 23 cm.
Series title:
Notes:
Includes index.
Contents:
Machine generated contents note: Knitting Needles -- Essential Yarns -- Essential Equipment -- Choosing Colours -- Knitting Abbreviations -- Stitch-symbol Charts -- 1.Start Simple -- Key Techniques -- How to Make a Slip Knot -- How to Hold Yarn and Needles -- Knit-on Cast-on -- Cable Cast-on -- Single Cast-on -- Double Cast-on -- Knit Stitch -- Purl Stitch -- Cast-offs -- Seams -- Add a New Colour -- Tidy Away Ends -- Fringes -- Tassels -- Stitch Galleries -- Simple Stitch Patterns -- Projects To Try -- Simple Knitted Bag -- Phone Case -- Tablet Cover -- Striped Scarf -- Four-patch Cushion -- 2.Build On It -- Key Techniques -- Simple Increases -- Yarnover Increases -- Simple Decreases -- Pom-poms -- Embroider on Knit -- Knit in the Round -- Work with Double-pointed Needles -- Work a Simple Square -- Knit Medallions -- Textures -- Simple Twist -- Cables -- Attach a Fastening -- Stitch Galleries -- Shapes -- Textured Stiches -- Projects To Try -- Bunny Toy -- Legwarmers --Contents note continued: Monkey Toy -- Cabled Cushion -- 3.Take It Further -- Key Techniques -- Slip Stitches Knitwise -- Slip Stitches Purlwise -- Knit Through Back Loop -- Smooth Diagonal Cast-off -- Knit Neat Edges -- Pick Up Stitches -- Measure Tension -- Block Knits -- Cast-off Horizontal Buttonhole -- Use a Colour Chart -- Knit Yarns for Lace -- Chain Eyelet -- Open Eyelet -- Stitch Galleries -- Slip-stitch Colourwork -- Fair Isle Patterns -- Intarsia Motifs -- Lace -- Projects To Try -- Raglan Jumper -- Baby's Cardigan -- Mittens -- Fair Isle Armwarmers -- Peekaboo Lace Scarf -- Queen of Heart Socks.
ISBN:
9781409365181 (hardback)
Dewey class:
746.432
Language:
English
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BRN:
368885
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Marys | Nonfiction | 746.432 LIT | Available |