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Knitty Gritty: Knitting for the Absolute Beginner (Paperback)

by Aneeta Patel (Author)
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  • Paperback: 128 pages
  • Publisher: A & C Black Publishers Ltd (30 Jul 2008)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0713685425
  • ISBN-13: 978-0713685428
  • Product Dimensions: 24.4 x 18.8 x 1.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (33 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 1,019 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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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


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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars My absolute favourite knitting book!!!, 18 Nov 2008
By R. Helm - See all my reviews
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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.
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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent beginner's introduction, 2 Dec 2008
By Mr. Christopher A. Mclean "yaxu" (South London, UK) - See all my reviews
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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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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars I learned to knit thanks to this book!!!!!, 1 Feb 2009
By Laura Simmons (Scotland) - See all my reviews
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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!!!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant - makes knitting easy
So many so-called beginners books assume that the novice knitter knows more than they actually do. Not this one! Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Got me from notting to Knitting!
This book is excellent for the wannabe knitter. I'd tried several times in the past and got nowhere, but this book turned it around for me. Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely Brilliant
I taught myself to knit using this book - and I'm left-handed! So far, I've worked my way through a chunky scarf, baby hat and bootees and a zigzag scarf (my favourite). Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Phew
Aneeta has written a book that simplifies the challenging language of patterns and instructions. She has done that in such a friendly and approachable way. Read more
Published 1 month ago by C. in London

1.0 out of 5 stars Badly written - not for beginners
Agreed, this book is really badly worded and definitly would not be of any help to beginners.
Would NOT recommend this book at all.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic even for those illiterate in knittting patterns
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My gran taught me to knit about twenty years ago. She taught me how to cast on, knit and add wool, all the basics. Read more
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