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So you want to learn how to knit? About time! Enter your knitting era with self-taught knitwear designer Brenda Lam.
From casting on to casting off, learn the fundamentals of knitting and then create 10 fun, chunky projects to wear with pride.
Learning to knit can be daunting, especially if you don't have a friend or family member to show you the ropes... what you need is a seasoned knitter by your side. Enter popular designer Brenda Lam, who will show you everything you need to know from the complete basics onwards. Discover:
Everything new knitters need to know, including tools, yarns, stitches, abbreviations and techniques, shown step by step to make everything as clear as possible;
'Things I Wish I'd Known' (Brenda's favourite tips and tricks);
A Troubleshooting section, for when you're not quite sure where a stitch has gone wrong (we've all been there!);
Simple stitches, the basics on how to read a pattern, and a chapter on how to finish your work;
10 colourful, chunky projects to test out your new skills, including some scrappy mittens or, if you're feeling ambitious, a sweater vest.
The chunky yarn used in the projects is ideal for beginners as it knits up quickly; large stitches allow you to see clearly how your stitches are formed... and to identify when you make the odd mistake! With its witty and welcoming tone, this book is perfect if you're looking to take your first step into knitting. Brenda's easy-to-understand tutorials are written in a light-hearted tone, sprinkled with humour, from sassy sidebars to awful jokes that'll have you in stitches...
Contents
Meet Brenda
Chapter One: Yarns and Tools
Yarn
Knitting Needles
Other Knitting Tools
Chapter Two: Techniques and Stitches
Holding Your Needles
The Slip Knot
Casting On
Holding Your Yarn
Stitch Anatomy (How Do Your Stitches Sit?)
The Knit Stitch
The Purl Stitch
Through the Back Loop
The Slip Stitch
Working into Stitches Below
Increases
Decreases
Joining New Yarn and Changing Colours
Flat Knitting vs Circular Knitting
Switching Needle Sizes
Stitch Patterns
Binding (Casting) Off
Picking Up Stitches
Right Side vs Wrong Side
Placing Stitches on Hold
Seaming
Finishing
Chapter Three: Reading Patterns and Troubleshooting
Pattern Elements
Troubleshooting Knitting:
Common Issues and Quick Fixes
Chapter Four: Projects
Project Selector
My First Beanie
Bubble Burst Scarf
You Zig, I Zag Blanket
Colour Me Cushion
Marshmallow Infinity Scarf
Good in the Hood Balaclava
Earn Your Stripes Cardigan
I'm Obsessed Vest
My Go-To Jumper
One-Knit Wonder Mittens
Glossary
Index
Acknowledgements
