A-Z of Knitting

Learn the art of knitting from the experts! Whether you are a novice or a professional, the A-Z of Knitting will give you fresh ideas, new perspectives, renewed confidence and bring knitting within reach of anyone who is inspired. Just imagine opening up this ‘how to guide’ to find over 1,100 step-by-step photographs! You'll find everything from the basics to embellishing your knitting with surface embroidery, Swiss darning, smocking, beads and sequins! From Aran knitting to Fair Isle, from Entrelac to Intarsia, this book will tell you almost everything there is to know about this beautiful and practical craft. Starting with the basics, you'll learn about the different types of tools and wonderful array of yarns that are available to you and find out how to hold the yarn and needles, cast on and cast off, work basic stitches, increase and decrease, make buttonholes, knit bands, read and adapt patterns, finish off, fix mistakes, care for your knitted garments and so much more... A complete manual for the beginner through to the advanced knitter – order your copy today!