The Compact Beginner's Guide to Knitting (Compact Guides)

The Compact Beginner's Guide to Knitting introduces core hand-knitting techniques in a clear, beginner-focused way. This title forms part of the Compact Guides series.

Key details

• Title: The Compact Beginner's Guide to Knitting
• Series: Compact Guides
• Covers choosing yarn and needles
• Explains casting on and casting off
• Includes knitting, purling and ribbing techniques
• Features project patterns designed for new knitters

Synopsis

Knitting has become a popular modern craft, used for everything from fashion-led makes to handmade gifts and decorations. The Compact Beginner's Guide to Knitting supports newcomers as they learn the fundamentals, starting with selecting yarn and needles and moving through essential stitches and methods.

After covering casting on, knitting, purling, ribbing and casting off, it also looks at ways to finish projects neatly. A selection of creative patterns then helps readers put these skills into practice with projects suited to those new to knitting.