Product Description

Knitting has always been a popular needlecraft - simple to learn, incredibly versatile as well as being a great way to reduce stress. However, it has recently become fashionable again as more and more designers include knitwear pieces in their collections and stylish knitted pieces appear in shop windows. Knitting is enjoying a new popularity among the younger market and new knitters are seeking out simple, stylish and contemporary designs for jumpers and sweaters. "Big Knitting" is aimed at all knitters. Working with the largest sizes of needles available means that most of the projects are really easy to follow and take relatively little time to complete. The 19 projects are all easy to average skill and cover a range of items, from simple mohair wraps to a skinny fit turtleneck to a long cardigan coat with collar. Knitted in a fabulous range of chunky, colourful yarns, there is something here to suit every taste. A basics section at the front of the book covers all the essentials on yarns, needles and basic knitting techniques, making this a perfect book for the beginner. All the projects have information on yarn, measurements and tension and include full instructions.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #562294 in Books
• Published on: 2006-09-01
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 96 pages

About the Author
Sophie Britten is freelance crochet and knitwear designer who makes specially commissioned pieces. She also teaches crochet and knitting. She lives in Twickenham, Middlesex.

Customer Reviews

Big Rubbish
Don't bother..... If that's not enough let me expand.
Patterns tell you to use bigger needles than the yarn recommends, which means your end result looks nothing like the photos. When you do use the right needles you end up using loads more yarn than the book suggests.
I'm a size 16 and 5ft 8in..... not a fat giant......so why do the measurements they suggest for my size make me feel like I'm 8ft 5in? Everything is short..... not fasion short....just short.
I got this book because I thought it would be good for a novice like me. Feeling very frustrated I gave the book to my grandmother, who has been knitting for 65 years, she could only agree with me that this book is BIG RUBBISH!