Knitter's Handbook Yarns, Needles, Stitches, Techniques

Cast off your tired notions of knitting-it's not just for little old ladies any more! This humble craft has been embraced by Hollywood royalty, the twenty-something set, and creative folks everywhere. Fire up your needles and get ready to cast on withThe Knitter's Handbook! This hands-on guide provides you with everything you need to know about yarns, needles, stitches and techniques. More than 250 step-by-step illustrations for basic and advanced techniques take you from casting on to casting off. New to knitting? This book explains the essentials in a simple, straightforward style. Already a purl pro? You'll find plenty of inspirational projects to challenge and improve your skills. Learn all about textured knitting, working in rounds, color work, embellishments and more! In no time, you'll be able to create beautiful hand-made knits like those you'd find at expensive boutiques. Knitting is a hot trend. Flip on the television, and you'll see that knitting has stitched up popular cable channels like HGTV and DIY.Hamlyn is the author of 'Knitter's Handbook Yarns, Needles, Stitches, Techniques', published 2007 under ISBN 9781592233977 and ISBN 159223397X.