Over 650 practical two-colour drawings illustrate the clear step-by-step instructions, which cover everything from casting on right through to adding the finishing touches, while many specially commissioned detailed and informative colour photographs have been added to this edition. There is a section devoted to beginners; a guide to choosing the best technique for a particular purpose; and practical advice on what to do when things go wrong. The book is thoroughly cross-referenced, helping to make it the most comprehensive volume on knitting techniques ever published. It's already a proven success and is now available for a new generation of handknitters.
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'Possibly the most comprehensive manual of handknitting techniques ever published... just about everything there is to know about practical handknitting' Vogue Knitting
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Born in Spain, much of Montse Stanley's life was absorbed by her passion for handknitting. She contributed to many publications and had a regular column in the trade magazine, the Knitting and Haberdashery Review. She became a household name in the knitting world, known for her flair, technical mastery and innovation in design. Sadly, Montse died in 1999.
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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
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Format:Paperback
When I bought this book I was a complete beginner at knitting, I was starting from scratch. I found it to be extremely useful in learning how to knit, but now that I am improving and my knowledge is expanding I still find it very useful! It is overall a great book for both beginners and experts alike! I gave it 4 stars, I would have gladly given it 5 if it had real colour pictures of stitch patterns which to a beginner are a big help in knowing what the end product is supposed to look like!
I certainly do not regret buying this book and I reccomend it to everyone.
I certainly do not regret buying this book and I reccomend it to everyone.
19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Hardcover
I have been knitting for over 35 years and believe that this is the best primer for knitters which I have read in the English language. The picture instructions are excellent. It is also an excellent reference for advanced knitters. The section on finishing has taught me many clean and professional techniques.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By Ms M Mawer
Format:Paperback
When I get stuck with a pattern, or something I want to work out for myself, this book helps me find my way through the knots. The diagrams are good and the text is pretty comprehensive, though it sometime takes a bit of digging to get to the bit I actually need.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Maz Kraut
Format:Paperback
This is a veritable gem of a book! I've been looking for a book for a while that'll help me both design things from scratch and also give me new ideas. I think I've found it in this one! It contains information about everything one might possibly want to look up that's related to knitting, from simple things like various ways of making knit and purl stitches and holding the needles, to all kinds of cast-ons, edgings and bind-offs, alternatives for increases and decreases, principles of patterns, lace and cables, how to alter and treat finished pieces, repairs, making pockets, pleats and hems, different types of yarn, ways to make buttons and a whole lot more. I've been knitting on and off for over thirty years and I've found in this book lots of things I hadn't known or hadn't thought of before. It's been a long time since my money has been so well spent on a book on knitting!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Jo Bennie
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This book, first published in 1986, is a good resource of knitting covering everything from basics right through to advanced techniques. It comes in four parts:
One: Basics - covering holding your work, how knitting works to hold the wool into a fabric and equipment
Two: Get Clicking - casting on and off, all types of stitches including turning, increases, decreases, slip stitches, cabling, buttonholes, beads, fair isle (stranding), intarsias, edges and hems.
Three: Final touches - making up, blocking, joining, fastenings, embroidery and cords
Four: Pattern instructions - how to read a commercial pattern
Five: Help! - coping with mishaps such as dropping stitches, and recycling
It is generally very good but a little dated and overly complicated, I couldn't for instance find an instruction for how to do a basic increase 1 stitch (make 1) and some things are a little difficult to find. Also, I found the tone of the book quite firm, as if you have to do it this exact way or your work will not work out well. For me, the best way forward is to try out a number of techniques and see which works best. All in all, an excellent resource, I never knew there were so many ways to cast on!
One: Basics - covering holding your work, how knitting works to hold the wool into a fabric and equipment
Two: Get Clicking - casting on and off, all types of stitches including turning, increases, decreases, slip stitches, cabling, buttonholes, beads, fair isle (stranding), intarsias, edges and hems.
Three: Final touches - making up, blocking, joining, fastenings, embroidery and cords
Four: Pattern instructions - how to read a commercial pattern
Five: Help! - coping with mishaps such as dropping stitches, and recycling
It is generally very good but a little dated and overly complicated, I couldn't for instance find an instruction for how to do a basic increase 1 stitch (make 1) and some things are a little difficult to find. Also, I found the tone of the book quite firm, as if you have to do it this exact way or your work will not work out well. For me, the best way forward is to try out a number of techniques and see which works best. All in all, an excellent resource, I never knew there were so many ways to cast on!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By bek
Format:Paperback
A book that is a must for everyone who knits to dip in and out of as and when. Contains so much interesting information and detail. Clear diagrams and instructions.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Ivy
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I think that this book contains everything a hand-knitter needs to know. There are instructions for lots of methods of casting on, stitch types and how to cast off and join garments. Also plenty of diagrams and illustrations.
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