Here is a welcome addition to the A to Z family, different in that it does not involve embroidery persae but is intrinsic in the field of traditional needlearts that Inspirations Magazine covers. This book is also an excellent introduction manual to the art of knitting for raw beginners in that it expands the current world of knitting to a whole new realm of combining knitted garments with beautiful embroidery, Inspirations style. (I tell you if you have never felt the feel of lush yarns such as silk and merino wool gliding over your fingers while you are creating a garment, you are missing out a whole world of creative pleasure; and to be creating something beautiful at the same time, ah that's heaven.)
As stated on the back cover:
'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." Paperback
Price 33.00
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