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Learn to Knit, Love to Knit [Illustrated] [Paperback]

Anna Wilkinson (Author)
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Book Description

Publication Date: 27 Sep 2012
'Our prediction for the next big thing in knitting.' --Mollie Makes, October 2012

Anna Wilkinson is a young, fresh talent in the world of craft and her book Learn to Knit, Love to Knit is a collection of patterns for 20 contemporary garments and accessories starting with simple projects, the easy striped scarf and mittens and progressing to a more advanced cabled cardigan and lace collar. Colourful, fun and highly desirable, Anna's designs are flattering and exceptionally easy to wear.

Throughout the book, Anna is on hand with a ready-reference of techniques and tips to guide you on how to start knitting. So, if you have ever really wanted to learn to knit but you have yet to find the right beginner's projects to tempt you, then Learn to Knit, Love to Knit is the book for you.

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  • Paperback: 144 pages
  • Publisher: Quadrille Publishing Ltd (27 Sep 2012)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1849491615
  • ISBN-13: 978-1849491617
  • Product Dimensions: 24.6 x 18.8 x 1.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 16,899 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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'Our prediction for the next big thing in knitting.' --Mollie Makes, October 2012

'The collection of 20 garments and accessories not only teaches the basics of the craft but will also make the newbie knitter the envy of all her fashionable friends.' --Knitting Magazine, Autumn 2012

'Learn to Knit, Love to Knit has some stunning vintage-inspired colour projects for beginners.' --Image Interiors & Living, September 2012

'Anna Wilkinson's debut book, Learn to Knit, Love to Knit, is perfect for anyone who's looking to pick up the needles for the first time. Anna takes you through all the stitches in simple step-by-step, then helps you practise with her then 'Learn to Knit' designs, which use only the most basic techniques. Then, as your confidence grows, you can move onto other projects which involve more advance stitches.' --Crafts Beautiful, November 2012

About the Author

Anna Wilkinson is a leading designer within the new, young knitting pack. A recent Textile Design graduate from Winchester School of Art, in 2009 Anna was awarded the coveted Gold in the Knitted Textile Awards by the UK Handknitting Association for her collection of vintage-inspired hand knits. Although influenced by traditional hand-knitting techniques, Anna's knitwear designs are characterised by exceptionally flattering garment shapes enlivened with quirky combinations of colour and pattern. Her knitted creations have already won her great critical acclaim and respect within the knitwear industry. When not designing garments, she also works for an internationally renowned London print studio sourcing and designing fabric and knitwear samples for major fashion houses, including Ralph Lauren and Paul Smith.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Cute, fun and fresh patterns 9 Sep 2012
By sakura_b TOP 1000 REVIEWER
Format:Paperback
This book is really cute and full of fun patterns for the modern knitter. The opening 'how to knit' pages have clear instructions with actual photographs of someone demonstrating step-by-step how to cast on, knit, purl etc - much clearer than the diagrams I've seen in some other books.

There are a few beginner-friendly patterns - a striped scarf and matching mittens made of quick-knitting chunky wool, both with pompoms; the bright and cheery fingerless gloves shown on the front cover; and a very on-trend, unisex, chunky bobble hat.

However, although a beginner would definitely learn the right skills from these patterns, I feel that the rest of the book is a bit too much of a leap for an absolute beginner and might be a bit too daunting, as it is made up of a range of jumpers and cardigans (which are a big task for a slow, novice knitter), and more complicated accessories such as a lace collar, a cabled hat and polka dot socks (so cute, I want to make these right away!).

I would therefore recommend this book to the more intermediate beginner (and beyond) - if you're already confident with the basics and want to develop more skills, then this would be perfect to inspire you to go further. For example, if you're ready to try changing colours but terrified by the full-on Fair Isle Rib Tanktop, then the Fair Isle Band Sweater (which is made of just two colour blocks joined by a band of Fair Isle) might do the trick.

The jumpers and cardigan are nicely up-to-date - not like the jumpers your grandma would knit for you! (Sorry grandmas). My favourite is the Simple Round-Neck Sweater with Raglan Sleeves as I struggle to find patterns this chic and basic; this one is so simple, I'm sure it will never date. There's also a cute and colourful Random Stripe Sweater, a Cropped Cable-knit Cardigan, a College Style Cardigan / varsity jacket - a lovely touch of Americana.

All in all, I'm very much looking forward to making lots of the patterns from this book!
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful photographs but not much for an average knitter to knit 4 April 2013
By A reader
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I agree this book has beautiful photographs and some aspirational patterns for experienced knitters but aside from the mittens on the front and a pom pom scarf which was not to my taste, there is not much for the average knitter (by that I mean beginner/intermediate) to make unless you are a fan of knitted collars...

Granted there is a good section on learning how to knit and in the Love to Knit section there are some unique pieces, the tartan top for example was amazing, but I expect to make or at least want to make four or more items from any knitting book I purchase and I did not find this the case with this book. It teaches you how to knit and then showcases items which only an advanced knitter could make so for me too much of a leap from learn to love with not enough in between patterns.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful book by talented knitter/designer! 11 Jan 2013
By EmilyKnits
Format:Paperback
I love this book! I've been following Anna Wilkinson ever since her eye-catching fair isle designs graced the cover of a Debbie Bliss knitting magazine. She has a wonderful eye for pattern and colour so I was delighted to get my hands on this book. I especially like the way the book is set out, with the first section containing ten patterns for beginners, and the second containing more complex patterns for experienced knitters.

I have been knitting for nearly ten years so was keen to have a go at some of the detailed projects in the book. Only a few days after receiving it I purchased the wool to make the short-sleeved fair isle jumper, and am thoroughly enjoying knitting it (and getting many compliments from fellow knitters!). I can't wait to try the final project in the book, which is a beautiful turquoise and pink capelet. There are also many lovely and varied projects in the beginners section, such as matching pom pom scarf and gloves, chunky hat and the cute mittens featured on the cover.

Anna is an excellent teacher, and throughout the book she provides hints and tips on how to do various tricky techniques, such as cabling and additional embroidery. She also doesn't let knitting beginners shy away from slightly more challenging projects. The basics are included in the book (casting on, changing colour etc.) but Anna ensures that those beginners won't be bored with endless patterns for scarves and cushion covers.

Anna challenges both beginners and experienced knitters alike with a wide variety of patterns for lovely clothes and accessories. So if you're after a colourful and exciting knitting project, I would highly recommend buying this book. You won't be disappointed!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Really helpful!
I loved the layout and the demonstration pictures were really clear and helpful. I keep this book at hand when knitting, as it is good to refer to if you have forgotten a... Read more
Published 22 hours ago by J Forder
2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointed
I agree with the comments re the photographs. There are some lovely items in here but was disappointed to start the fair isle jumper to find that the pattern was wrong. Read more
Published 16 days ago by E. Hayton
5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring , colourful modern knits
A lovely book , inspiration abounds with knitable garments that are contempory and easy to knit . The handwarmers on the cover are a joy to knit , quick easy and great for... Read more
Published 20 days ago by Linda K. Robinson
5.0 out of 5 stars Love this
Full of bright colour, up to date and lovely projects to get you going. As with most books, has a bit that shows equipment and basic stitches, then a bit on how to do cables. Read more
Published 1 month ago by R. L. Creaton
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The book arrived very quickly. I am enjoying making some of the projects and would recomend it to all knitters.
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I was very pleased with the book bought for my daughters birthday - a fun book with lots of ideas!
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a well presented book with easy to follow instruction. As I am a relative beginner I found some of the patterns a bit complicated for me at the moment but saying that a couple of... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Learn to Knit, Love to Knit
This is a great book. Have already made a scarf, bobble hat, and I've almost finished my first jumper. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Crisp
4.0 out of 5 stars Learn to Knit, Love to Knit
I thought it was a lovely book, had seen it in a shop.
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