Knitting for the Absolute Beginner

Beginner knitters will find everything they need here. Knitting for the Absolute Beginner begins with an explanation of the basic equipment needed for knitting, and common abbreviations used in patterns. The book then takes the reader through a wide range of knitting skills, with step-by-step photo instructions and over 20 patterns. By the end of this book you will understand all the essential knitting skills: knitting ribs and other textures, shaping garments, creating buttonholes and pockets, making up, blocking, knitting cables, pompoms, edgings and even a little lace!