The Knitting Book: Over 250 Step-by-Step Techniques (Ultimate Craft Guides) - Hardcover

Haffenden, Vikki; Patmore, Frederica

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 024136194X ISBN 13: 9780241361948

Publisher: DK, 2019

Synopsis

DK brings you an all-encompassing knitting book jam-packed with pretty patterns, savvy stitches and more!

With over 120 patterns to choose from for a variety of knitting stitches, this design book is sure to unleash your potential and inspire your creativity like never before!

Dive straight in to discover:

-More than 120 step-by-step guides on various knitting patterns within 20 different pattern projects
-Complemented with a stunning visual gallery of over 120 stitches and their accompanying patterns
-Featuring several handy how-to guides and basic embroidery considerations for beginners

Whether you are a knitting beginner looking for a clear and easy-to-follow guide to a plethora of beautiful knitting patterns or an accomplished crafter seeking to perfect your technique and pattern design, this all-encompassing book on knitting has something for everyone to love.

From materials to mounting techniques, fabrics to frames, this easy-to-navigate needlework book has more than 120 knitting techniques explained in excellent detail, with a practical visual gallery providing readers with a clear view of each knitting pattern, suitable for both beginners and proficient knitting enthusiasts. It's time to perfect your patterns and clean up your cross stitch with this knitting starter kit that'll redefine textile art as you know it!

At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So whether you fancy taking up a new skill this New Year, or simply find sanctuary in sewing, unleash your creativity and craftiness with this modern knitting book.

Proving the perfect knitting gift for the stitching lover in your life, embark on knitting projects and create inspiring stitches to treasure forever.

About this title

About the Author

Vikki Haffenden, author of the techniques chapters, is a textiles expert with a special focus in digital knit design and practice. Following a career in industry design practice and wide-ranging consultancy work, Vikki now teaches on computer knit design and theories of practice at the University of Brighton. She has worked on DK's The Knitting Book (2011), Knit Step by Step (2012), Big Book of Knitting (2013), and Baby & Toddler Knits Made Easy (2013).

Frederica Patmore, author of the tools and materials, all updated projects, and original stitch pattern chapters, has worked as a Design Consultant for Rowan Yarns, one of the biggest providers of luxury yarns in the world. She runs a number of classes in department stores and knitting shops, contributes to needlecraft publications, and is an accomplished knitting pattern designer.

Edition details

• Publisher: DK
• Publication date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 024136194X
• ISBN 13: 9780241361948
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 364