Pocket Book of Knitting

Get started and learn the basics with this pocket-sized, no-nonsense guide to knitting!From best-selling author and crafting queen Claire Gelder, this gorgeous mini guide is packed full of knitting know-how, practical illustrations and three simple projects.Perfect for complete beginners, this book breaks down everything you need to know about knitting:how to read a ball bandhow to get tension correcthow to choose needles and yarnshow to cast on and how to read abbreviations and knitting patterns The book is structured as a simple 3-step course that will help you progress from bronze to gold as your skills and confidence grow. Start with the basic stitches and simple joining, build up a few more stitches for your collection, then finally add in some simple shaping and some pompoms. Before you know it you''ll be knitting a garter stitch scarf, herringbone stitch blanket and a loop stitch cushion.Filled with affirmations, this wonderful book is a perfect introduction to knitting for a complete beginner.