A-Z OF KNITTING

Knitting is not an ancient technique, and the first known examples come from around the 8th century, now identified as 'nalbinding', a single technique practiced in Africa and Scandinavia. Prior to 1740, cotton was not generally available to knitters, and wool and silk were the fibres that were used. From beginner's basics to advanced techniques, this handbook with clear written instructions and helpful photographs is a complete resource from casting on through basic stitches, increasing and decreasing, reading patterns and fixing mistakes. Soon you will be mastering knitting in the round, Aran, Fair Isle, intarsia, lace knitting to pompoms and tassels, grafting and smocking on knitting, single shaker knitting and using sequins and more. Flexible square large softback, 160pp, packed with hundreds of colour photos.