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'This is one of the best beginners knitting books I have ever seen' --Read Craft Newsletter, Oct-Dec 2008
"Full of absolute beginner-proof instructions and patterns. The must-have accessory this winter " --The Sunday Telegraph
"This comprehensive resource is a must-have for the new generation of knitters" --Craftsman Magazine
"Full of absolute beginner-proof instructions and patterns. The must-have accessory this winter " --The Sunday Telegraph
"This comprehensive resource is a must-have for the new generation of knitters" --Craftsman Magazine
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"Full of absolute beginner-proof instructions and patterns. The must-have accessory this winter "
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106 of 106 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I love this book! I vaguely remember knitting when I was small but like many had forgotten how. The pictures are all really clear and the accompanying text is plainly written, making it all nice and easy to follow. Its also written for an English audience, so no need to translate needle sizes or yarn type from US.
I love the projects in this book, they all look fun to make, the patterns themselves are explained really well (especially all of the abbreviations) and most importantly it all looks really achievable. I hate looking through a so called 'beginners' book and feeling like I would be out of my depth knitting half of what is in it.
The author also encourages creativity which is great, I feel like I've made something I really like rather than just following a very specific pattern which can only be knitted with 'X' yarn.
I love the projects in this book, they all look fun to make, the patterns themselves are explained really well (especially all of the abbreviations) and most importantly it all looks really achievable. I hate looking through a so called 'beginners' book and feeling like I would be out of my depth knitting half of what is in it.
The author also encourages creativity which is great, I feel like I've made something I really like rather than just following a very specific pattern which can only be knitted with 'X' yarn.
81 of 82 people found the following review helpful
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I was given a "Learn to Knit" book for Christmas and it's rubbish. I just ended up feeling frustrated.... so I searched Amazon for something decent and read the positive reviews of this book. I'm so pleased I bought it. Projects start simple and build up to more complex work. Good "trouble-shooting" section. Brilliant explanations of how patterns are written (which, as a complete novice, seemed like a foreign language to me!). Yes, there are lots of projects that involve children's clothes but, for me, that's not a criticism - personally I need small projects to get me started and keep up my momentum!! I have a concern though - this book has made knitting seem so fun and easy I'm going to spend a fortune on wool!!!!
If you're a complete beginner and need a book to get you started (and keep your interest in the beauty and fun of knitting) then this is definately the book for you!!!!
If you're a complete beginner and need a book to get you started (and keep your interest in the beauty and fun of knitting) then this is definately the book for you!!!!
60 of 61 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
A well-paced first introduction to knitting, with plenty of fun gift-worthy projects. The illustrative photos accompanying the encouraging text are copious and very well done making it very clear what goes where. No confusing ambiguous hand-drawn illustrations here. The author is a knitting teacher herself, clear from the contents of the book - the techniques are obviously well-tested, with tips and gotchas highlighted at just the right moment, and important points driven home. As I progress to more advanced knitting I still refer back to this book. Heartily recommended.
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Fantastic!
I buy a ridiculous amount of books from Amazon but this is the first that has prompted me to write a review. I am now onto project 4 and thoroughly enjoying learning how to knit! Read more
Published 17 hours ago by D. Palmer
The best knitting book for beginners!
This is by far the best knitting book for beginners out there. A lot of books out there claim to be for beginners but they used to stump me, and put me off straight away, but this... Read more
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I LOVE this book! I am a fairly new knitter and wanted a book that would help me improve my existing skills and develop some new ones. This book does exactly that. Read more
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I knew the basics of knitting but this book has helped me no end. I have completed nearly half the projects in this book including cable knitting and it has given me the confidence... Read more
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Excellent beginner's guide
I bought this book after reading the many reviews and I haven't been disappointed. As a beginner, who could only vaguely recall 'what Granny taught me', I have found it really... Read more
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Knitty Gritty: Knitting for the Absolute BeginnerHow I wish that I had found this book years ago!! It is invaluable to the members of my knitting class. Read more
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Bought this for my daughter who is with a group of 'yarn bombers' She needed to get started on the real basics of knitting and I thought this one would help - - - It did ! Read more
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I was looking for a really easy to follow but not too arduous instruction book on how to knit. I wanted something inspiring, photo instructions rather than drawings. Read more
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Learned to knit with this book!
This was the first knitting book I purchased and I cannot recommend it highly enough. Beginners will find the instructions easy to follow, and the book is littered throughout with... Read more
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