The Knitting Book: Over 250 Step-by-Step Techniques

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The most extensive step-by-step knitting bible ever published The most extensive step-by-step knitting bible ever published. Perfect your skills with hundreds of step-by-step techniques, from basic casting on to more complicated colourwork. Be inspired by the photographic stitch gallery with patterns for more than 120 stitches, including basketweave, seed, and cable stitches. Enjoy 20 projects suitable for a range of knitting abilities including scarves, hats, cushions, blankets, and an arm-knitted rug. With newly commissioned projects using contemporary yarns and colours, a fresh design, and up-to-date photography, The Knitting Book is the ultimate companion for every creative knitter.

Vikki Haffenden, author of the techniques chapters, is a textiles expert with a special focus in digital knit design and practice. Following a career in industry design practice and wide-ranging consultancy work, Vikki now teaches on computer knit design and theories of practice at the University of Brighton. She has worked on DK's The Knitting Book (2011), Knit Step by Step (2012), Big Book of Knitting (2013), and Baby & Toddler Knits Made Easy (2013). Frederica Patmore, author of the tools and materials, all updated projects, and original stitch pattern chapters, has worked as a Design Consultant for Rowan Yarns, one of the biggest providers of luxury yarns in the world. She runs a number of classes in department stores and knitting shops, contributes to needlecraft publications, and is an accomplished knitting pattern designer.