Encyclopedia Of Knitting Techniques: A Step-by-step Visual Guide, With An Inspirational Gallery Of Finished Techniques (Encyclopedia of Art)

by Lesley Stanfield

Hardcover, 2000

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Available

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133

Description

Once considered a quaint throwback to simpler times, the time-honored craft of knitting has seen a tremendous renewal lately. These days all the hippest folks are knitting their own scarves, sweaters, hats-even socks! With clear step-by-step instructions and an alphabetical format for easy reference, The Encyclopedia of Knitting Techniques will have you working your way to the cutting edge quick as you can say "knit 1, purl 2".

Publication

Running Press (2000), 160 pages

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ISBN

0762408057 / 9780762408054

User reviews

LibraryThing member Wanderlust_Lost
This book has helped me out loads. I bought this along with the first Stitch n Bitch book when I was re-teaching myself to knit and this book gave me clear instructions when Stoller's book was too full of attitude to help. (For example, the whole bit about calling different legs of the stitch Steve
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and Jim or whatever? Not helpful.) The stitch pattern at the back is also good. It's not comprehensive or anything, for that you want Barbara Walker, but it's got a few good charts that I can't wait to apply in designing.
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LibraryThing member NeddieB
I am a knitting nerd. However, I always start something and then tend to put it away because I get bored with the same old stitch. This is a pretty good book if you are interested in learning new techniques--it includes photos of the finished product.

Original language

English

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