- Hardcover: 160 pages
- Publisher: Trafalgar Square Publishing (May 1999)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1570761450
- ISBN-13: 978-1570761454
- Product Dimensions: 27.9 x 20.8 x 1.8 cm
- Shipping Weight: 794 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (34 customer reviews)
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#334,748 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #31 in Books > Home & Garden > Expert Advice > Debbie Bliss
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Product Description
From Library Journal
Although the title might imply that this is a book for beginning knitters, it should appeal to knitters on all skill levels. In a series of nine workshops, Bliss, a prolific British knitwear designer and author, covers all the major areas of knitting, starting with a beginner's workshop and progressing through simple stitch patterns, aran knitting, color work (Fair Isle and Intarsia), lace, entrelac, decorative details, knitwear design, and finishing. Each workshop includes step-by-step instructions, a stitch library, and several projects. Full-color illustrations abound. One caveat: Rowen yarns, not widely available locally in the United States, are specified for projects, so beginning knitters may need the assistance of a knowledgeble yarn shop owner or knitting friend in making substitutions. An excellent choice for public libraries.
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Review
"Always wanted to knit that giant novelty sock but never knew how? Debbie Bliss's 'definitive' knitting manual will teach you how." —Time Out New York: The Holiday Guide
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Love it, love it, love it.,
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This review is from: How to Knit: The Definitive Knitting Course Complete with Step-By-Step Techniques, Stitch Library, and Projects for Your Home and F (Hardcover)
I have almost every book by this author. She has great patterns. One review I read said "Beware, this is not a beginner book". I believe it is a book for all levels. If you are a beginner then the best place to start with this book would be in the beginning. She takes you through how to hold the needles, to casting on the stitches (two differennt methods), the very basic knit and purl stitches and increasing decreasing and binding off (can't get more beginner than that). The first project is a garter stitch bag which is done in just the very basic knit stitch with no shaping (Increasing or Decreasing). She than takes you on to a stockinette-stitch sweater which consists of just knit and purl stiches with still no shaping just has you focusing on creating a neat and even fabric. If you are an advanced beginner you could go on to some of the more difficult patterns. She always shows you how to do the techniques and stitches before putting them into a pattern. I have just started to do some multi-colored knitting so I will need to look to chapter 4 Color Workshop. I love the "Aran Stitch Library". She shows row by row how to make lots of different designs. I would love to be able to design my own sweaters. Her last chaper shows you the basics of how to start, but this is a very short chapter. I would put this book at the top of my list of How to knit books. I love it, love it, love it.
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of the best books for beginners!,
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This review is from: How to Knit: The Definitive Knitting Course Complete with Step-By-Step Techniques, Stitch Library, and Projects for Your Home and F (Hardcover)
Debbie Bliss has created a book which has both visual and written instructions. This gives me the courage to try new things. A fantastic book for beginners and for those who are looking to try something new. I send this book to people who want to learn more then just the knit and pearl of knitting.
5.0 out of 5 stars
What I've been looking for!,
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This review is from: How to Knit: The Definitive Knitting Course Complete with Step-By-Step Techniques, Stitch Library, and Projects for Your Home and F (Hardcover)
I love this book! It IS a great beginners book. The only way you cannot learn from it, is if you need some one-on-one hands on attention. Yes, most of the patterns are for children, BUT when starting a new project as a beginner, it is best to do a smaller scale project or you will be overwhelmed. The back of the book tells you how to calculate a pattern for the best overall measurements. The book does call for mostly Rowan Designer DK Wool, But they also all have a gauge, so if you want to use another yarn, just knit to the gauge. It is VERY helpful showing all of the techniques from holding the yarn, casting on, knit, purl, increase, decrease, bind off, picking up dropped stitches, yarn overs, knitting w/ beads, all the way to designing your own patterns. It has something for the begginer all the way up. I borrowed this from a friend and I am going to buy my own copy. I am also going to check out some of her other books.
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