Knitting In Plain English - Brossura

Righetti, Maggie

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ISBN 10: 0312353537 ISBN 13: 9780312353537

Casa editrice: Griffin, 2007

Riassunto

Thoroughly revised and updated for modern knitters of all skill levels, an introduction to knitting covers patterns, gauges, yarns, needles, types of construction, casting on and off, increases, decreases, buttonholes, hems, color, pattern stitching, blocking, and alterations, with new tips on making all different garments, working with various types of yarn, and more. Original. 35,000 first printing.

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L'autore:

Maggie Righetti, a certified knitting and crochet instructor, is the author of Crocheting in Plain English and Sweater Design in Plain English. She lives in Southern California.

Maggie Righetti, a certified knitting and crochet instructor, is the author of Crocheting in Plain Englishand Sweater Design in Plain English. She lives in Southern California.

Product Description:

Whether you've been handling knitting needles for years, or just thinking about picking them up, "Knitting in Plain English" should be your Bible. Drawing on twenty years of experience as "the knitting lady" in various yarn stores, Maggie Righetti provides sound instructions for beginners and sensible solutions for experienced knitters. Topics and techniques include: picking a pattern that's right for you, determining gauge, how to knit and purl plus instructions for fifteen additional pattern stitches, how to make invisible increases and decreases, five different methods of buttonholing, how to short-row for a perfect fit, working with more than one colour of yarn, how to weave invisible seams, picking up dropped stitches, how to hand-wash and block your finished garment, plus much, much more. From equipping your knitting bag to knitting a sweater, Maggie Righetti explains it all simply and clearly. Each technique is illustrated with easy-to-follow, step-by-step drawings. Complete with a detailed glossary of knitting terms and six learning patterns on which to practice, "Knitting in Plain English" is an invaluable sourcebook no knitter will outgrow. Author's previous books include: "Crocheting in Plain English".

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• Editore: Griffin
• Data di pubblicazione: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0312353537
• ISBN 13: 9780312353537
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero edizione: 2
• Numero di pagine: 304