Knitting For Dummies by Allen (PDF)

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Whether you’re just picking up knitting needles for the first time or you’ve been knitting for years, Knitting For Dummies, 2nd Edition, will be your pattern for knitting success. Have you always wanted to knit, but are just not sure how or where to start? Have you been knitting for years and want to perfect your stitches? As a beginner you will learn… the tools of the tradethe basicshow to read a patternthe fundamentalsbasic stitchestechniques no knitter should be withoutwhat to do when you make a common mistaketips for knitting in the roundhow to knit some easy projectsMore advanced? Try your needles at stripes, cables, twists, lace, Fair Isle, intarsia, and full garments. Knitting For Dummies, 2nd Edition, will not only enhance the skills you already have, it’ll teach you new ones, from expert knitters who will guide you every step of the way. You’ll be on your way to knitting a new wardrobe in no time!

User’s Reviews

Editorial Reviews: From the Back Cover The bestselling guide to knitting — now featuring new projects and patterns!Want to know how to knit? This fun and easy guide shows you how to create beautiful, timeless pieces, whether you’re new to knitting or you’re ready for more advanced patterns. From scarves and sweaters to bags, pillows, and more, you’ll find lots of projects for practicing and perfecting your skills. Plus, you get the latest knitting techniques and resources!Get ready to knit — choose yarn and needles, read pattern instructions and charts, and measure gaugeNow you’re knitting! — cast on, knit and purl, use basic stitches, make increases and decreases, and knit in the roundExpand your knowledge — knit stripes and cables, work with multiple colors per row, do lacework, and moreMake great garments — assemble and block pieces, make bands and buttonholes, close seams, and add finishing touchesHandle common mistakes — know what to do if you drop a stitch or inadvertently add oneMake great gifts — knit a baby’s layette, a child’s sweater, pullovers, jackets, and moreReap the added benefits of knitting — increase your creativity, learn patience, gain a sense of purpose, and soothe your soulOpen the book and find:Step-by-step instructions with helpful illustrations and color photosA fresh variety of projects, from beginner to advancedThe latest yarns and stylish patternsTechniques every knitter should knowFelted knitting projectsTips for relaxing stiff shoulders and fingersA detailed guide to knitting your first sweater About the Author Pam Allen is the author of the bestselling first edition of Knitting For Dummies. Tracy L. Barr is a professional writer and editor, and has been an avid knitter for more than 30 years.Shannon Okey is the author of nearly a dozen books on knitting and other fiber arts and a columnist for knit.1 magazine. She hosts a call-in podcast about knitting and has appeared on many television shows.

Reviews from Amazon users which were colected at the time this book was published on the website:

⭐I bought this book shortly after I picked up the hobby last summer, and it’s been a great help ever since. I get together with other knitters occasionally, at the nearby yarn shop, and this book has sometimes clarified their guidance and advice. At other times, the book has brought techniques to my attention about which I can ask other knitters their experience. Overall, it’s been more useful to me than a couple other knitting books I’ve found.

⭐I have read through some of this book, and it seems like it will be easy to follow.

⭐I bought it for my granddaughter after teaching her to knit. She was thrilled with it.

⭐An absolute must for beginners or just to have around for all levels of knitting! The illustrations are large enough to actually SEE the details needed to learn. No need for fast videos! The language is simple and explains your every move. You will take this with you whenever toting your latest project. Best knitting investment I’ve made!!

⭐This book is about the size of my cell phone and I hate it. I was expecting the usual Dummies size book because I know somebody who has it and the picture is the same. Let the buyer beware.

⭐I have been knitting for over 40 years and am still learning. “Knitting for Dummies” stays on my end table for a quick refresher or learning some of the techniques I’m not familiar with. One of our granddaughters is just learning to knit. When she was here for a visit I sent my copy home with her. This purchase is my replacement. Can’t be without it. It’s a great book for any knitter.

⭐helped me

⭐All knitters should own this book.Excellent for quick explanations.Great way to find solutions to mistakes. Informative re tools,yarns.Good resource lists.Nice, easy patterns. Good photography and funny cartoons.Helpful format throughout book.

⭐I bought this book as I am an absolute knitting dummy. The basics are pretty clear and helpful, although as the content gets more complicated, so does the explanation. I’ve tried for example to make bobbles and I just couldn’t follow the instructions, had to get some help from a knitting guru I know. I tried as well a project shown for knitting in the round only to find out that the instructions were wrong!!!! My advice is: buy it as it gets you to the basics, but use it with caution!!!

⭐Wife found it good

⭐Learning knitting tips and stitching methods. Very clear explanatory for rookie knitters. Recommendedexce

⭐i bought this for my wife who thought it was great. It gives step by step instructions and easy projects to make for first timers. Well set out book and easy to follow. she also added sticky notes to highlight the pages she wanted to go back to. Brtilliant for beginners

⭐This book gave me a very good overview of knitting and techniques etc. However, pictures and descriptions need improvement. Pictures are too few sometime jumping crucial in between stages and descriptions can be unclear and confusing. I used the websites and videos to complement. I recommend this book to beginners but I would get it with another shorter one with clearer visual aids, better pictures and clearer description.

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