Knit and Stitch for Beginners: 25 Fun & Easy Projects
[back cover]This is a wonderful mix-and-match book for first-time knitters, packed full of fashionable ideas. The first 10 projects are easy-to-knit accessories: legwarmers, bags, scarves, belts, hats, and a poncho. The next ten are easy-to-stitch embellishments—from eye-catching striped balls and pom-poms to crochet flowers, fringes, and covered buttons.Clear directions and step-by-step photographs avoid the language problems that put off so many first-time knitters. From basic tools and equipment to finishing your projects neatly, you’ll find inspiration, encouragement, and an adventurous approach to knitwear design.Once you’ve knitted your project, it’s up to you to embellish the design with any number of combinations, from ponchos with crochet flowers to a bag decorated with pom-poms and cables, or a loopy scarf complete with felt flowers and striped balls.Author Wendy Freeman shares her quirky and unusual knitted designs and accessories, always suggesting the brightest colors and styles.