Learn to Knit the Easy Way: Chunky Yarns, Big Needles, 15 Fabulous Projects - Couverture souple

Pierce, Val

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ISBN 10 : 1639811117 ISBN 13 : 9781639811113

Editeur : Landauer Publishing, 2025

Synopsis

Your shortcut to mastering the art of chunky yarn needlework!

• 15 step-by-step projects including a beanie, mittens, blanket, cowl or snood, sweater, socks, wall hanging, vest, and crewneck sweater
• 9 key techniques to learn — cast-on methods, cast-off methods, knit and purl, knitting in the round, increases and decreases, picking up stitches and joining a new ball of yarn, color and needle changes, and tension
• Detailed overviews on reading patterns, needles and yarn weights, maintaining tension with larger needles, finishing methods, and blocking
• Master basic stitches including garter, stockinette, ribbing, cables, and seed
• Author Val Pierce began professionally knitting as a tester for yarn manufacturers and parlayed this experience into designing knit garments and as a commissioned designer for National Knitting Magazine

Learn to Knit the Easy Way opens the door for budding knitters to make homemade crafts like you've been at it for decades!

Popular with all ages, chunky knits are loved for their vintage vibe and simple shapes. Featuring comprehensive, introductory lessons for beginners, this book covers everything from needles to use when working with chunky yarns to nine key techniques like knit-and-purl, cast-on and cast-off methods, knitting in the round, increases and decreases, and picking up new stitches.

Author, designer, instructor, and lifelong knitting enthusiast Val Pierce distills her established teaching methods into this easy-to-understand resource, making the art of chunky knitting accessible to students of all levels. Want to know the basic stitches? It's all here, including garter, stockinette, ribbing, cables, and seed. Want answers to basic questions so you can troubleshoot your way through your first knitting experiences? As a teacher of both new and intermediate students, Val Pierce can help!

You'll also find 15 great knitting projects within, including beanies, mittens, blankets, cowls, socks, wall hangings, sweater vests, oversized knit sweaters, and even a cardigan! These projects are Val's personal favorites, and they range in difficulty to help you build your skills while you knit.

Whether for yourself or as a gift for the aspiring knitter in your life, Learn to Knit the Easy Way is the perfect introduction for someone who's always wanted to learn to knit with chunky yarns — the easy way!

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Val Pierce's designs have featured in top knitting and crochet magazines, highlighting her talent for creating everything from stylish dresses to playful teddy bears. As a passionate teacher, she inspires students of all ages, introducing both children and adults to the joy of needlework. Her book, Learn to Knit the Easy Way, breaks down the craft into simple steps, making it accessible for anyone looking to pick up the needles. Val's love for knitting began at five years old, when her father first showed her how to cast on, sparking a lifelong creative journey. Based in the UK, she shares her latest work on her website, CrossedNeedles.co.uk.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Landauer Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2025
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1639811117
• ISBN 13: 9781639811113
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 128
• Coordonnées du fabricant: Fox Chapel Publishing; https://www.foxchapelpublishing.com; ; 903 Square St.; Mount Joy; PA; 17552; Etats-Unis
• Personne responsable: non disponible