Name: How to Knit By Helen Ardley
SKU: 9780600613183
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How to Knit Summary

How to Knit by Helen Ardley

If you've ever wanted to knit but never knew where to start, then this is the book for you. Starting at the very beginning with how to cast on, you'll soon be impressing friends and family with your creative flair! Learn all the techniques step-by-step and then choose from 20 straightforward projects, including everything from bags and blankets to hats and sweaters. With expert advice on yarns and equipment and an inspiring stitch gallery for 80 different patterns, How to Knit is sure to get your needles clicking.

About Helen Ardley

Helen Ardley studied Textiles at Huddersfield University in the UK before becoming a full-time crochet and knitwear designer. She has worked for a number of international companies, and was the crochet designer for Patons. Helen now works as a freelance crochet and knitwear designer and is the author of Cute Crochet for Tiny Tots and Crocheted Accessories, both published by Hamlyn.

Introduction: The basics: yarns; equipment; casting on; holding yarn; knit and purl; casting off; Get knitting!: selecting a pattern; tension; correcting mistakes; selvedges; increases and decreases; picking up stitches; buttonholes; blocking and pressing; seams; Special textures: twists and cables; bobbles and knots; elongated stitches; loops; Knitting in rounds: circular needles; double pointed needles; medallions; shaping a gusset; turning a heel; Colourwork and embellishments: stripes; slipstitch patterns; intarsia; fairisle; following a chart; cords; trimmings; beads and sequins; crochet; embroidery; Advanced techniques: invisible cast-on; special cast/bind-off; grafting; hems; facings; waistbands; pockets; fastenings THE PROJECTS: Beautiful for baby: newborn blanket; snuggle cardigan; baby slippers; cosy hat and mittens; Cute for kids: rugged hoodie; heart sweater; winter scarf and mittens; tassel hat; Gorgeous for grown-ups: slouchy sweater; perfect pullover; toasty tweed gloves; head-turning hat and scarf; chunky socks Accessories for everyone: box tote bag; squishy cushion; fab felted bag; big blanket; bunny rabbit; STITCH GALLERY: tactile textures; lace patterns; cables and bobbles; mixed patterns; medallions; colourwork; jacquard patterns; fair isle patterns; edgings; ribbon patterns;

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GOR002526863

ISBN 13

9780600613183

ISBN 10

0600613186

Title

How to Knit by Helen Ardley

Author

Helen Ardley

Condition

Used - Very Good

Binding type

Paperback

Publisher

Octopus Publishing Group

Year published

20080815

Number of pages

192

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How to Knit Helen Ardley

How to Knit by Helen Ardley

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