How to Knit by Tina Barrett is a simple-to-follow project-based book, that takes you through the basic techniques of this fun and creative craft. For those with little or no knitting experience. Each technique is clearly explained and accompanied by a stylish project to make, so that you can put your newly acquired knowledge into practice.
Projects include:
- Tablet cover
- Hot-water bottle cover
- Striped hobo bag
- Fingerless gauntlets
- Beanie hat with felt corsage
- Envelope clutch bag
- Cabled placemats and coasters
- Chunky lace cowl
- Patchwork cushion cover
Demonstrate your new skills to friends and family with designs that include a hobo bag, beanie hat or clutch bag. Beginners will learn all the essentials, from how to hold needles, cast on and off, make a tension swatch and form the basic knit and purl stitches, to how to knit stripes, cable, rib and lace, plus shape their knitting and add buttonholes. Clear step-by-step illustrations and beautifully shot photographs of the finished projects are included throughout, making it both practical and inspirational–the ideal book for want-to-be knitters!
