How to Knit: Techniques and Projects for the Complete Beginner

How To Knit is the ultimate guide for the absolute beginner. For those with little or no knitting experience, this simple-to-learn, project-based book will start with the basics and take you through the initial stages of this fun and creative craft. Each technique is clearly explained and accompanied by a stylish project to make, so that you can put your newly acquired knowledge into practice.

Projects include:

Tablet cover
Hot-water bottle cover
Striped hobo bag
Fingerless gauntlets
Beanie hat with felt corsage
Envelope clutch bag
Cabled placemats and coasters
Chunky lace cowl
Patchwork cushion cover

Demonstrate your new skills to friends and family with designs that include a hobo bag, beanie hat or clutch bag. Beginners will learn all the essentials, from how to hold needles, cast on and off, make a tension swatch and form the basic knit and purl stitches, to how to knit stripes, cable, rib and lace, plus shape their knitting and add buttonholes. Clear step-by-step illustrations and beautifully shot photographs of the finished projects are included throughout, making it both practical and inspirational--the ideal book for want-to-be knitters!