Teach Yourself Visually Knitting and Crocheting - Softcover

MaranGraphics

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0764569147 ISBN 13: 9780764569142

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 2004

Synopsis

How to read less, learn more–and knit or crochet heirlooms for friends and family

If you ever wondered how your grandmother created all those colorful hats, scarves, and sweaters–well, here’s how she did it. Teach Yourself VISUALLY Knitting and Crocheting is a complete visual tutorial on both knitting and crocheting, two crafts that have recently exploded in popularity, with 4 million new knitters last year and a 400 percent increase in the number of knitters and crocheters under 35 since 1998. The book includes complete coverage of basic as well as more advanced techniques–from circular knitting and incorporating lace to making honeycomb cables and Fair Isle knitting–along with an impressive selection of knitting and crocheting patterns. With lots of handy shortcuts, advice on fixing common errors, and tips on fabric, this full–color guide is a must for any visual learner who wants to have some fun with needles or a hook. A unique full–color, step–by–step approach to dog training

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About this title

About the Author

Joanne Yordanou s designs have been published in such magazines as Vogue Knitting, Family Circle Knitting, Better Homes and Gardens Knit It, Self, Interweave Knits, and Knitter s Digest. Yordanou teamed with the maranGraphics Development Group to make Teach Yourself VISUALLY Knitting and Crocheting easy to follow and adaptable to your personal skill level.

From the Back Cover

Are you a visual learner? Do you prefer instructions that show you how to do something and skip the long–winded explanations? The Visual Learning System in Teach Yourself VISUALLY Knitting and Crocheting breaks down the complexities of these crafts into graphical two–page lessons that simplify learning. Inside you ll find clear, step–by–step instructions covering all the basics of knitting and crocheting. Full–color photographs show you how to work with needles and yarns, fix common mistakes, and master finishing techniques. Plus, you get an impressive selection of patterns and shortcuts that will have you creating sweaters, scarves, pillows, and more.

• "Question & Answer" sidebars provide practical tips and tricks
• Large color photos demonstrate how to correctly perform each skill
• Step–by–step instructions explain beginner to more advanced techniques
• Two–page lessons offer skills you can practice immediately

Edition details

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0764569147
• ISBN 13: 9780764569142
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 304