Knitting for Beginners. Learn How to Knit Basic Stitches and Knitting Techniques

By Florence Schultz

If you have ever wanted to learn how to knit, but have never picked up needles and yarn, Knitting for Beginners; Learn How to Knit Basic Stitches and Knitting Techniques, by Florence Schultz is the guide for you. This informative and easy to understand book takes you through all of the steps you need to start a lifetime journey and love of knitting. Florence takes you from learning all about yarn and knitting needles to basic stitches and techniques. She then provides five original designs to help you practice your new skills.

Knitting is fun and creates beautiful works of art for you to share with your friends and family. In this book you will learn the following basic skills and techniques:

• How to knit the knit stitch
• How to knit the purl stitch
• How to knit the slip stitch
• How to knit 2 together
• How to cast on with the backward loop method
• How to cast on with the long tail cast on method
• How to cast on with the knit on method
• How to pick up a dropped stitch
• How to sew pieces together using the mattress stitch

Each step is carefully explained and includes large clear images so that you can learn quickly and easily. This book is written for absolute beginners, but it is also a great reference to help brush up on your skills. Florence's style is relaxed and personal. You will feel like you're sitting with a good friend over a cup of coffee or tea learning how to knit.

The patterns included in this book are original designs and include a seed stitch dishcloth, easy eyelet washcloth, textured headband, a pretty garter stitch scarfette, and a striped baby hat. Florence also includes size charts and instructions on how to adjust the size of the headband and hat. She also includes a complete table of commonly used knitting abbreviations and tips on working written patterns.

Don't miss out on the complete reference on learning how to knit. Knitting for Beginners; Learn How to Knit Basic Stitches and Knitting Techniques is the book to learn the art of knitting. With easy to understand instructions and lots of image you will be able to knit beginning patterns in not time. Get your copy today!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Today Crafts
• Release date: Dec 3, 2018
• ISBN: 9781540198884

Book preview

INTRODUCTION

Knitting is a great way to create beautiful and functional items for yourself, your family, and friends. Knitting has its roots in the boats of fishermen. They used rudimentary knitting techniques to mend their nets. The skill made its way to land in the form of wool sweaters and accessories as protection from harsh winter weather. Today knitting is a popular art form which is enjoyed by men and women of all ages and walks of life.

In this book I will take you step by step and teach you the basics of knitting and knitting techniques. We’ll also learn all about yarn and the different types of needles used in knitting. Next we’ll move onto basic stitches and techniques. Finally I have included some original beginner patterns so you can practice your new skills. Ready? Let’s get to it!

CHAPTER ONE – Yarn and Needles

Yarn Fibers

Today’s yarn is manufactured form three main types of fibers; animal, plant, and synthetic. Animal fibers include wool, alpaca, mohair, cashmere, angora, and silk. Plant fibers include cotton, bamboo, soy, hemp, and linen. Synthetic fibers used are acrylic, polyester, micro-fiber, and other synthetic fibers added to yarn to add embellishments, texture, and sheen.

Animal and plant fiber based yarns are usually blocked to bring out the beauty of the stitches and to size the project correctly. Dampen the project and then roll it up gently in a big fluffy towel to remove the excess moisture.