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Teaches beginners in plain English, using a line of 'knit' translatedinto a line of English, so that Knitters will feel confident abouttaking that next big step into the world of knitting patterns on theirownThe author is an experienced knitting teacher, and guarantees that she can teach anyone to knitPhotographs will be of actual knitting projects in action, rather than posed pictures doen with hand models instead of knittersSuitable for absolute beginners, unlike so many of the 'beginners' books and patterns on the market nowSuitable for both right-handed and left-handed would-be knitters

Table of Contents

Welcome to the wonderful world of knitting 1. Your Essential Knit-Kit 2. How to Knit Workshop 3. Project 1: Chunky Scarf 4. Decreasing Workshop 5. Sewing-up Workshop 6. Project 2: Baby Booties 7. Stitch Patterns Workshop 8. Project 3: Hats 9. Increasing Workshop 10. Project 4: Zig-Zag Scarf 11. Finishing Workshop 12. Project 5: Cardigan (baby or child) 13. Project 6: Flower 14. Cable Stitches 15. Project 7: Cable Bag 16. Project 8: Lacy Wrap 17. Project 9: Mittens 18. Project 10: Hot Water Bottle Cover 19. Project 11: Necktie 20. Project 12: Fingerless Gloves 21. Project 13: Phone Home 22. Project 14: Manly Scarf 23. Project 15: Girly Scarf 24. Project 16: Little'n' Large Cushions Enjoy and Experiment Useful Notes: Conversion Charts and Abbreviations Stockists

About the Author

Aneeta Patel teaches knitting classes to all levels, including a variety of beginners' knitting classes at the fabulous Loop store in Islington, London. She also works with the British Hand Knitting Federation promoting knitting with a group called Relax and Knit and runs special events, knitting parties and takes group bookings. She has set up a free service offering emergency knitting advice to (often frantic) knitters which consists of a drop-in class at Loop once a month, and 24/7 help and advice via telephone or email. In addition,she is involved with the Working Well Trust, a charity for Bangladeshi women with mental health problems. Along with an art therapist, she also runs a workshop called 'Knitting for Quitting', helping smokers to give up.

Reviews

"This comprehensive resource is a must-have for the new generation of knitters" Craftsman Magazine (Sept 2008)