In a world driven by technology and never-ending to-do lists, knitting is a quiet oasis that makes you slow down and just relax for a while; the simple, repetitive dance of knitting needles, and the feeling of beautiful fibre running through your fingers, is the practical and gentle way of finally attaining that perfect moment of tranquillity.

In this book, take your first steps into the peaceful and fascinating world of knitting. Starting with just the two basic knitting stitches - knit and purl - build your repertoire up to the 15 essential stitches you need by combining these two essential knitting building blocks to create more complex stitches such as moss, waddle, rib, seed and more.

Each stitch technique is clearly explained and broken down into steps, as well as accompanied by photos and a handy swatch to show you what the finished piece should look like. Finally, with every new stitch, you are given the opportunity to practise your new-found knitting knowledge with a simple, beautiful modern project to knit at your leisure.

Stitch-by-stitch and project-by-project, build up your knitting skills today in this novel guide that will help and inspire those returning to knitting as well as beginners.

About the Author

Alina Schneider is a knitter and designer based in Mexico, and is the founder of The Gift of Knitting, a blog devoted to fibre crafts.

Alina is in constant search of beautiful natural yarns, inspiring knit textures and interesting knitwear construction. Her background in teaching, love for inspiring knitwear photography, and great passion for knitting encourages her to share her fibre experiments. Alina's blog giftofknitting.com is currently ranked in the Top 100 knitting blogs by Feedspot.

Alina can be found on Instagram: @giftofknitting

Reviews

The book is intended for complete beginners and explains how to progress from garter stitch, via stocking stitch to various combinations of knit and purl stitches. It also includes advice on reading a pattern, using circular needles, and finishing.

Each stitch is explained in full and is followed by a pattern that is written out with abbreviated instructions. The print is large and the pictures of swatches are clear; a useful inclusion is a picture on the reverse side of the swatch too. All of the patterns are simple with very little shaping and, for someone totally new to knitting, I think the book would be ideal.

-- Rita Taylor * Slipknot, June 2018 *



Book Information
ISBN 9781782215707
Author Alina Schneider
Format Paperback
Page Count 128
Imprint Search Press Ltd
Publisher Search Press Ltd
Weight(grams) 412g
Dimensions(mm) 246mm * 190mm * 8mm