Not Your Mama's Knitting: The Cool and Creative Way to Pick Up Sticks (Not Your Mama's Craft Books)
This is knitting with attitude—your attitude. We hit the basics, bypass the boring stuff, forego the granny cardigans of old, and show you how to knit cool creations that will be the envy of all. Choose one of nearly thirty designs, follow the simple directions, and knit fun, trendy items to dress yourself, your friends, your apartment, a baby, or even a pet or two. If following directions isn't in your nature, use the hints provided to make the piece entirely unique.Get clicking with:Must-know techniques, including basic knits and purls, cables and bobbles, multicolor knitting, and moreInfo on needles, yarn varieties, and tools of the tradeSuggestions for customizing every design and personalizing every project so that they're truly yoursQuick references that explain Greek-looking knitting abbreviations and let you inventory your needle stashDon't follow the crowd. Crack openNot Your Mama's Knittingand learn how to express yourself with hip, hyper-chic designs any fashionista would covet.