Beginner's Guide to Knitting

Lynne Rowe was taught to knit and crochet by her grandmother in her early childhood and has been hooked ever since. She has developed a wide range of specialist skills and loves to pass these on to others through her workshops and classes. She is best known for her whimsical designs which feature regularly in the UK’s most popular craft magazines, along with articles and technical guides. Her practical approach makes her patterns straightforward, easy to read and fun to make. Her aim is to encourage as many people as possible to knit and crochet. Lynne lives in Cheshire, UK. This is her sixth book with Search Press, with total book sales of over 50,000 copies worldwide. Lynne lives in Cheshire, UK. See more of Lynne’s work at www.knitcrochetcreate.com and @the_woolnest on Instagram.

• IntroductionHow to use this bookTools and materialsGetting startedProjectsTranquility Spa SetCozy ScarfHygge HeadbandsColour-block PillowBaby BlanketGarlandRibbed Beanie HatFingerless MittensMoving on

This must be the ultimate guide to learning the basics of knitting. (...) Everything is illustrated with clear photos and step-by-step text. What sets the Beginner's Guide to Knitting apart from similar handbooks is that it offers many different options for casting on, binding off, assembling, etc. There are tips for picking up dropped stitches, unraveling, blocking a finished project, and reading a knitting pattern.