- Paperback: 128 pages
- Publisher: A & C Black Publishers Ltd; Ill edition (30 July 2008)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0713685425
- ISBN-13: 978-0713685428
- Product Dimensions: 24.4 x 19.4 x 1.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (123 customer reviews)
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- #17 in Books > Home & Garden > Crafts > Needlework & Fabrics > Knitting
- #18 in Books > Home & Garden > Crafts > Printmaking
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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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98 of 98 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
My absolute favourite knitting book!!!,
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This review is from: Knitty Gritty: Knitting for the Absolute Beginner (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.
76 of 76 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
I learned to knit thanks to this book!!!!!,
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This review is from: Knitty Gritty: Knitting for the Absolute Beginner (Paperback)
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!!!!
57 of 58 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent beginner's introduction,
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This review is from: Knitty Gritty: Knitting for the Absolute Beginner (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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