Knitting for Winter

Publishing Details

Classifications

Physical Properties

Description

Learning to knit is a really useful life skill to master.

Being able to knit gives you the freedom to really be an individual and use your creative flair to personalise clothing, accessories and home decor. Knitting means you have complete control over the yarn, cut, fit and shape of a garment.

Author Val Pierce shows you how to create 25 eye-catching items ranging in difficulty, so there is something there for everyone, from the newbies to the knitting extraordinaire, there is a project in this book for every level of knitter. Following a step-by-step guide, and aided by full color images the reader will learn how to understand patterns, yarns, needles and knitting techniques and equipment.

Covering all the basics from hats, scarves, gloves and the simple jumper, as well as more advanced projects like ear muffs, waistcoats, patterned wraps and throw rugs, Knitting for Winter includes tip and tricks to improve your knitting skills and give you room to have fun, experiment and add your own style to the items.

Knitting for Winter is an ideal gift for anyone looking to learn a useful life skill and add a little flair and excitement to their wardrobe!

Author Bio

Knitting and crochet have been a lifelong passion for Val Pierce--when she was five her father taught her to knit and she has never looked back. She has worked for many major yarn companies and designers as a check knitter and her work has appeared in many knitting and crochet magazines. She has published a number of books, and is the author of Cutest Ever Baby Knits; Cutest Ever Toddler Knits; Cutest Ever Baby Toys. Val teaches needlecraft to adults and children and has her own website at www.crossedneedles.co.uk