Learn how to knit with plain-English instructions explaining how to read and follow patterns. There's a new generation of knitters out there, turning the traditional image of granny-knitters on its head. Everyone has heard of the mantra 'knitting is the new yoga', but you might not be lucky enough to have a knitting friend hanging around to show you the ropes and get you started on your very first row. The so-called 'beginners' patterns' that you might turn to can also be confusing, difficult to follow, and more often than not written in 'knit' rather than English. Knitty Gritty is a tried-and-tested guide for complete beginners, with simple guidance and patterns for projects that you can use to make that first all-important step 'Beyond the Scarf'.

Learn how to knit with plain-English instructions explaining how to read and follow patterns.

About the Author
Aneeta Patel is an artist and knitting teacher living in East London. She has taught knitting professionally for several years and holds classes all over London. Specialising in beginners' knitting, Aneeta runs special events, knitting parties, group and one-on-one teaching sessions. She also runs Knitting SOS, a free service offering emergency knitting advice to (often frantic) knitters; it is held via a monthly drop-in clinic, telephone, text and email. For more information, see www.knittingsos.co.uk. Aneeta is involved with the Working Well Trust, a charity for Bangladeshi women with mental health problems and in collaboration 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) *
This is one of the best beginners knitting books I have ever seen. * Read Craft Newsletter, Oct-Dec 2008 *
Full of absolute beginner-proof instructions and patterns. The must-have accessory this winter. * The Sunday Telegraph (November 2008) *
You'll be a whizz with the needles by the time you've finished. * Knit Today (October 2009) *
Learn-to-knit books are a dime a dozen, but this is the best recent one we know. * www.allaboutyou.com *
I've lost count of the number of starter knitters I've recommended this to... you will be able to make baby booties before you know it. * allaboutyou.com *



Book Information
ISBN 9781789940077
Author Aneeta Patel
Format Paperback
Page Count 128
Imprint Herbert Press Ltd
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 461g