Beyond Basic Knitting: Techniques and Projects to Expand Your Skills

By: Leigh Ann Berry

Detailed information that builds on basic knitting techniquesHow-to instructions complete with color photographsIncludes essential skills review and knitting resources list

How to knit on the bias, create flawless necklines, incorporate beads into a design, and knit a mitred corner are only a few of the more advanced techniques covered in this lavishly illustrated book. Hundreds of step-by-step photographs guide the intermediate knitter through ten beautiful projects: a scarf, hat, sweater, throw, purse, and more. Using a variety of yarns and stitches, these patterns are sure to complement any knitter's library.

• Format: Spiral-bound
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0811734897
• ISBN13: 9780811734899
• Release Date: September 2008
• Publisher: Stackpole Books
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 8.7" x 11.2"

Customer Reviews

Ok for beginners

This book claims to take you beyond the basics, but really just provides longer projects that the beginner may be intimidated by. All of the patterns are dated. It does have some good tips, but there are better books out there that are more modern.