 Everything
you need to know to get started
- this will save you time and money on tools and material
Step by step illustrations to cast
on
- You think there is only one way to cast on, when you finish this
section you will you will be an expert on all the techniques
How to distinguish your knits from your purls
- learn this and you will never be lost again, your friends will
think you have been knitting for years
Complete your projects - binding or
cast off
- learn the proven steps to achieving
Add color learn the secrets to
intarsia
- create your own designs, add logos, save money and make unique
gifts for family and friends
The secrets to blocking and sewing
your work together
- Every thing you make will look like it belonged on the catwalk,
who knows maybe it will
Comprehensive guide to tools to use
- save time and money don't buy any equipment until you've checked
this out
How to care for your precious
garments
- you will be able to keep your hand knitted items for years to come
- maybe even make them heirlooms - don't let your your hard work get
shrunk in the wash
Learn how to measure and fit
- customise patterns to your needs - even knitting maternity wear
becomes a breeze
Little know secrets to designing
your own patterns
- Release your creativity and let your imagination run wild
A guide to what needles to use with
which yarns
- Get the tension right and you will have perfect results every time
Understand the terminology and
abbreviations used in knitting
- A comprehensive glossary of knitting terms used by in knitting
patterns
Continental and English knitting
methods illustrated
- Try both and pick your favorite style and improve your techniques,
and speeds.
Learn the many techniques to
increase and decrease
- Shape your items to suit all your needs, even knitting maternity
items become a breeze.
Button
holes - made easy
- Now you can make a beautiful cardigan or sweater using these
techniques to create button holes and button strips.
Make your own blocking board
- Blocking your items prior to sewing together a must learn to for
that professional finish
Knitting for charity and your
community
- Ideas and projects to make to help your community
Patterns specially designed for
beginners
- don't attempt any difficult projects until you perfect your
techniques with 4 simple patterns specially for beginners.
Vintage style and Patterns are a
must have for any new designer
- Fashions come and go, then comeback again – don’t toss any
patterns out without checking this first.
Knitting for babies – make your
first baby blanket for the new born
- Learn the do’s and don’ts of knitting for babies
Knitting for dolls – great way to
use up left over yarn
- Today clothes for dolls can be more expensive than for children –
make the most of your new found skill
Left Handed knitting instructions
- Many knitting books forget how awkward it is for our left handed
friends to knit - well I haven't.
Learn how you can earn money from
your knitting.
- Imagine making a living from something you are passionate about. |
