Very easy guides to knitting

This cable book is very user friendly. If you are a beginner or an experienced knitter this book has mock, pattern and panel cables to knit. The author is very explicit in explaining the patterns, charts, different yarns used, cable needles, accessories and even how to care for your finished project.Each stitch comes with a very large detailed photograph of the swatch. There are close ups of how to bind stitches and working cable stitches using the correct cable needle. The content is broken up into 21 lessons.Lace knitting is perfect for the warmer months. If you want to knit eyelet (a more solid background with small openings here and there) or lace (very open fabric), Lynne shows you how in her lesson plan structured book.There are full-page photographs and step-by-step illustrations. The book starts out with knitting materials and then moves on to knitting basics. The designs are both charted and written. Lesson 11 is all about chart reading. For lacework, charts are usually easier to use when knitting.When you look through this book, you will think of Fair Isle in a new way thanks to Lynne's lesson plan. She will walk you through color combinations, yarn choice, tools and the basics of knitting Fair Isle. There are 28 step by step lessons that cover 11 projects.Learn how to use a chart, link colors, hold the yarn and more.  The numerous stitch patterns are shown in graphs and also written instruction. The projects will encourage you to knit on two needles, circulars and DPN's.Knit a child's cardigan or a hooded pullover using cotton yarn. If a beret is your style, this simple hat with a snowflake pattern is a small project to practice on. For your next beret try using a different stitch pattern. The Fair Isle handbag is a beautiful structured tote using a solid color and a variegated yarn. It is finished with two leather handles.View the list ยป
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If you want to learn Fair Isle, lace and/or cable knitting, let Lynne Watterson be your knitting teacher. She has written a thorough lesson plan that includes graphs, step by step drawings and clear, detailed photographs. Lynne is an experienced teacher, editor and contributor to craft magazines.

Lynne Watterson's series of "The Very Easy Guide..." is very user friendly. The lesson plan style will have you learning the techniques and skills. The projects provided will inspire you. Yarns for the projects are given in number of grams needed, as opposed to calling out a brand name. This will allow you to look through your stash and be creative. The motif/stitch guides will help you in designing your own projects.

Beginners will feel confident with these guides and quickly improve their skill level to expert. Fair Isle only looks complicated. Lace knitting is perfect for the warmer months ahead. Cables are classic and have an air of sophistication about them. Learn these techniques and the essential aftercare of your finished projects.

For more information on the three books in the series by Lynne Watterson and published by St. Martin's Griffin, enjoy the 'list'.

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  • When you look through this book, you will think of Fair Isle in a new way thanks to Lynne's lesson plan. She will walk you through color combinations, yarn choice, tools and the basics of knitting Fair Isle. There are 28 step by step lessons that cover 11 projects.Learn how to use a chart, link colors, hold the yarn and more.  The numerous stitch patterns are shown in graphs and also written instruction. The projects will encourage you to knit on two needles, circulars and DPN's.Knit a child's cardigan or a hooded pullover using cotton yarn. If a beret is your style, this simple hat with a snowflake pattern is a small project to practice on. For your next beret try using a different stitch pattern. The Fair Isle handbag is a beautiful structured tote using a solid color and a variegated yarn. It is finished with two leather handles.
  • Lace knitting is perfect for the warmer months. If you want to knit eyelet (a more solid background with small openings here and there) or lace (very open fabric), Lynne shows you how in her lesson plan structured book.There are full-page photographs and step-by-step illustrations. The book starts out with knitting materials and then moves on to knitting basics. The designs are both charted and written. Lesson 11 is all about chart reading. For lacework, charts are usually easier to use when knitting.
  • This cable book is very user friendly. If you are a beginner or an experienced knitter this book has mock, pattern and panel cables to knit. The author is very explicit in explaining the patterns, charts, different yarns used, cable needles, accessories and even how to care for your finished project.Each stitch comes with a very large detailed photograph of the swatch. There are close ups of how to bind stitches and working cable stitches using the correct cable needle. The content is broken up into 21 lessons.
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