num_pages: 161
description: This excellent learn-to-knit book is ideal for new and intermediate knitters. Following instructions for basic casting on and stitch structure, a logical progression of patterns will lead you through: knit-purl, mosaic, slip stitch, twist-stitch patterns, cables, increase/decrease, and lace. When the 63rd square is finished, there will be very little you do not know about stitch-pattern techniques, and you will have a snug and beautiful afghan as a bonus.The book sections are set up as follows:INTRODUCTIONBEGINNER'S BASICSTHE LEARN-TO-KNIT AFGHANSECTION I - KNIT-PURL COMBINATIONS (SQUARES 1-8)SECTION II - MOSAIC PATTERNS (SQUARES 9-16)SECTION III - SLIP-STITCH PATTERNS (SQUARES 17-24)SECTION IV - TWIST-STITCH PATTERNS (SQUARES 25-32)SECTION V - CABLES (SQUARES 33-40)SECTION VI - INCREASE-AND-DECREASE PATTERNS (SQUARES 41-48)SECTION VII - LACE (SQUARES 49-56)SECTION VIII - SPECIAL TECHNIQUES (SQUARES 57-63)BLOCKING, FINISHING AND JOINING
language: English
title: Learn-To-Knit-Afghan Book
titlecomplete: Learn-To-Knit-Afghan Book
genres: Crafts, Knitting
ratings_count: 90
publisher: Schoolhouse Press