Product Description

Knitting is a relatively simple process requiring a minimal set of tools – two needles and a ball of yarn. Its basic structure of interlocking loops couldn′t be less complicated. Yet the possibilities for design and pattern innovation seem endless. Now is a great time to learn to knit. Never before have you had so many lovely and imaginative yarns from which to choose and so many stylish and sophisticated patterns to work with.

Sure, grandmothers knit, but so do movie stars, football players, doctors, and lawyers. They know what our grandmothers do: Knitting does more than just provide you with warm and cozy things to wear. Knitting also

• Stirs your creativity
• Gives you an ongoing sense of purpose
• Teaches patience
• Soothes the soul from the stresses of everyday life

Practice and perfect your knitting skills with Knitting For Dummies. This friendly, hands–on guide will lead you through the following topics and more:

• Mastering the four elemental moves of knitting
• Deciphering knitting patterns
• Fixing common knitting mistakes
• Getting started with simple projects
• Expanding your horizons with stripes and details
• Relaxing stiff shoulders and fingers

Every chapter explaining a specific knitting technique includes a Knitting Notebook of sample patterns to show you some of the different ways it can be used and a section of Practice Projects that gives step–by–step instructions for simple and attractive knitted accessories nearly al of which are features on the pages of the color insert. Most projects end with a list of project variations – ways to expand on your understanding of how to craft and design projects on your own.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #69493 in Books
• Published on: 2002-01-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 384 pages

From the Back Cover
"An excellent book for new knitters and those who want to know more" – Debbie Bliss, knitwear designer and author "If you think knitting is complicated, this book simplifies all." – Julia Roberts

Discover the joys and comforts of knitting and create brilliant, timeless designs

Wouldn′t it be great to make hand–knit items for family and friends – or, even better, for yourself? Using easy–to–follow illustrations, knitting pro Pam Allen demonstrates basic knitting stitches – and then shows you how to decipher patterns, work with multiple colors, get creative, and much more! For more plain–English advice, see:

The Dummies Way(r) Explanations in plain English "Get in, get out" information Icons and other navigational aids Tear–out cheat sheet Top ten lists A dash of humor and fun

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About the Author
Pam Allen has been designing sweaters since 1985. Her patterns appear in Vogue Knitting, Family Circle, and Women′s Day, among other publications.

Customer Reviews

A great place to start
I brought this book after looking for a hobby to entertain me when my small baby was in bed. Not having tried knitting before this book was wonderful. It showed me how to get to grips with the basics with clear and concise drawings of every step. It also has great features like hits and tips and warnings along the way to help you achieve perfect knitting.
I would highly recommend this book to anyone, especially someone who hasn't had any exposure to knitting before.

Great for Beginners
This is a great book for anyone starting to knit. It answers almost every question you have about knitting. A friend brought it for me when i was laid up at home with a bad back. she suggested i knit to pass the time, she brought me this book and a baby pattern, plus everything i needed. I found it so helpful.

Basic Commodity
This book is simply great. It is like a diccionary, very handy when you find an instruction in a patern that you never heard before, there is all the chances it will be in here (and it will be easy to find). The ilustrations are not great, but it is very well writen and easy to understand. A basic in any knitting kit.