Step-by-step techniques, beautiful lace knitting stitch patterns, and great projects to get you started. This easy-to-follow course in lace knitting will transform the complete beginner into an accomplished expert. Progress from simple eyelet lace to openwork stitching and intricate edgings as you develop the skill and confidence to create beautiful pieces of lace filigree. With step-by-step tuition and a preliminary section explaining all the essentials – yarn, needles, tension, techniques and how to read knitting charts – this guide could not be more accessible. All of the stitch swatches are clearly photographed and each stitch is provided in both written and chart form, so even novices can start right away. There are also 13 lovely projects to practise your newly acquired skills, including a baby blanket and slippers, an evening bag, a shrug and a jewellery purse. Each stitch pattern is illustrated in both fine and thicker yarns, so you can choose the look of the finished item. The Very Easy Guide to Lace Knitting will give you the skills and the inspiration to get started.

Beautiful, intricate, flowing, mysterious, iconic--cable knit sweaters are all that and more. Author, knitwear designer, and teacher Leapman demystifies this perennially popular technique, guiding the reader through the process step by step in more than 20 cabled projects from simple household items to clothing, fashion accessories, and gifts.

This accessible beginner’s guide covers everything you need to know to start knitting, featuring clear, step-by-step, photo-illustrated instructions. Want to learn how to knit but are not sure how to start? With Super Easy Knitting for Beginners, adapted from Carri Hammet’s best-selling Knitting 101, you will feel confident in your skills quickly and eliminate frustrating mistakes and missteps. Learn what you need, how to read patterns, how to select yarn, and how to troubleshoot problems and turn yarn into charming knitted accessories and clothing. Building skills through fun projects, you will find success quickly and easily while gaining confidence to try another project. Super Easy Knitting for Beginners includes: Knitting basics How to get started Tools and materials Right-handed and left-handed knitting Basic knitting stitches How to read a knitting pattern Knitting tips and tricks Troubleshooting mistakes Fun beginner-level projects Knitting confidence This is the most comprehensive beginner’s book available, yet it won’t overwhelm you with details and instruction you don’t need or want, so you can start enjoying your knitting hobby immediately.

"The book presents twenty original knitting projects for mens sweaters and accessories. Included will be a variety of sweaters and vests and a few accessories, like hats, mittens, scarves and slippers. It will include classic masculine styles (Nordic, cables, ribs, stripes) made modern through color and yarn selection. The designs will be contemporary "sweaters and accessories that men will want to wear. The yarns will be classics " smooths and chunky yarns " for the most part in natural fibers like wool and cotton. The colors will be masculine " some grays, browns, blues, etc. "but reflect current designer trends. The projects will be suitable for a variety of skill levels, with most appropriate for the advanced beginner and intermediate knitter. Unusual techniques will be taught, but this is not a œlearn to knit book."--Publisher description

Notable Knit Handbags is a pattern-filled booklet that takes you step-by-step into how to knit six different styles of handbags, from evening to messenger, to tote.

Identical projects to knit or crochet. Choose one method or try them both. Knitters who don't know how to crochet often see crochet patterns and wish there was a way to convert them. The same is true for crocheters who don't know how to knit.

DIVLovable Knits for Babies & Toddlers showcases complete instructions for seven baby and toddler knitting projects, including Hot Air Balloon Hat, Hot Air Balloon Mittens, Kiss the Baby Sweater, Seed Checks Baby Sweater, Colorful Slipstitch Hat, Colorful Slipstitch Mittens, and Baby Bath Robe. Includes an abbreviation key./div

This book goes beyond a collection of projects to teach the reader useful information about the yarns and stitch patterns. Every project in Mittens and Hats for Yarn Lovers teaches the knitter something unique about the yarns/fibers that are used. Lessons are learned by knitting mittens and hats for kids and adults. Styles will include quirky, perky, classic, and luxe—something for everyone. Contains 25 to 30 projects with variations knitted in different fibers, color combos, stitch patterns.

Often touted for its complexity, lace knitting is a style of knitting characterized by adding “holes” into the knit for a lace-like quality. Notable Knit Lace is an informative booklet that includes six knitting projects: Lace Scarf with Beaded Edge, Your Feminine Side, Cables and Lace Scarf, Hot Sauce, Crazy Lace Sampler, and Lace Curtain Panels. A knitting basics section provides abbreviations and all of the techniques needed to make the included projects.

The Complete Photo Guide to Knitting, 2nd Edition " comprehensive technique guide with 220 stitch patterns and 15 projects " is the one knitting reference ever yarn enthusiast should have.