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description:  Learn How To Knit For Absolute Beginners   Have you ever been fascinated by Knitting patterns on your shirt, pillows, etc. and wonder how these things are made?  Are you looking for a rewarding hobby that you can use to make gifts and personal items?  Are you a beginner looking for a a quick way to learn how to knit?  You may not know now but as you read on, you will find and understand, learn the basics of knitting and you will soon experience exactly how easy and fun it can be!    Dear Reader,  Have you always wondered how to knit but had not clue where to start? This book will take you by the hand and show you step by step tactics that will get you started knitting  THE FACT IS: Yes, learning how to knit is tons of fun, and it’s actually pretty easy to learn.  This will help you get started, whether you just need a refresher on the skills or have never touched a set of knitting needles before. There are several basic skills that are involved in knitting – which will be explained in depth in this book!   Knitting for Beginners(A Preview)   * Knitting Tools - Before you can get started, you need to gather your knitting tools, such as the following: Yarn, Knitting Needles, Scissors, Crochet Hooks, and Knitting Journal.  * Basic Knitting Skills: Casting On and Casting Off - When you are learning to knit, there are several basic stitches you need to master. First of all, you will need to learn how to cast on and cast off.  * Basic Knitting Skills: Knit Stitch and Purl Stitch - The very basic stitch is called the knit and is the basis for all other knitting. Once you have learned to cast on, and to work the knit stitch, you will be able to make a variety of basic projects, such as scarves, washcloths, and even a basic afghan. Once you have cast on all the stitches your project requires, you are ready to begin the knit stitch.  * Finishing your Project - Once you have reached the end of the project, you’re still not quite finished. Depending on the project you are doing, you may need to do one or several of the following: Weaving in the End, Blocking Knitting, Sewing up the Seams.  * Reading a Pattern - When you are new to the world of knitting, most of the patterns will seem like they were written just to confuse you. Most of the knitting patterns are written in a code that only seasoned knitters can decipher. However, there is good news – you can learn the basic terms that you will need to be able to read and work through your first few patterns.  * More Knitting Skills - Once you have gotten the basics of knitting down and you have completed a few projects, there are more skills you should try. A few skills that are great for beginners are: Making I-Cord, and Knitting Stripes.  * Fixing Mistakes - At some point, everyone will experience mistakes in their knitting works. You’ll be knitting along, and then you’ll look down and there will be a stitch that isn’t quite right or maybe there’s a whole row that is out of place. You don’t have to panic – this truly does happen to everyone who knits. Typically, mistakes are easy to fix – you just need a little bit of patience. Take a deep breath and figure out which is the best way to deal with your problem.
language: English
title: Knitting for Beginners: Learn How to Knit Quickly and Easily from Home