{"product_id":"knitting-101-master-basic-skills-and-techniques-easily-through-step-by-step-instruction-9781631596537","title":"Knitting 101: Master Basic Skills and Techniques Easily Through Step-By-Step Instruction","description":"\u003cb\u003eWritten with the absolute beginner in mind, \u003ci\u003eKnitting 101\u003c\/i\u003e teaches all the basics for learning to knit with step-by-step instructions and photographs.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eKnitting 101\u003c\/i\u003e will teach you to knit through\u003cb\u003e engaging projects\u003c\/b\u003e, beginning with easy designs for early success and moving on to progressively more difficult patterns as you master the techniques. New skills are explored in depth as they are introduced. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The most \u003cb\u003ecomprehensive beginner's book\u003c\/b\u003e available, \u003ci\u003eKnitting 101\u003c\/i\u003e begins with an introductory section covering all the basics of knitting: selecting yarn, needle types and sizes, other tools and accessories, knitting gauge, casting on, forming stitches, and reading patterns. Then move on to the projects that explore: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBasic Knitting\u003c\/b\u003e (Garter Stitch Scarf, Loosely Knit Scarf, Scarf Knit with Two Yarns)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTexture\u003c\/b\u003e (Baby Blocks Blanket, Seed Stitch Table Runner, Cabled Smart Phone Case)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eShaping\u003c\/b\u003e (Felted Fir Tree, Leaf Edge Shawl)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eKnitting in the Round\u003c\/b\u003e (Felted Bag with Embellished Flap, Easy Knit Hat, Golf Club Covers)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eColor\u003c\/b\u003e (Striped Cotton Bathroom Rug, Slip Stitch Shawl, Color Blend Scarf, Color Block Hat)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLace\u003c\/b\u003e (Lace Scarf with Beaded Edge, Lace Curtain Panels)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePutting It Together\u003c\/b\u003e (Directional Blocks Scarf, Baby Bathrobe, Baby Hat with Button Band)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eThe accompanying \u003cb\u003eonline videos\u003c\/b\u003e include a how-to guide illustrating all the knitting techniques presented in the book; very useful for anyone who learns more easily by seeing a step in action rather than as a still image. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e All the information you need to get started with knitting is contained in this captivating guide.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCarri Hammett\u003c\/b\u003e is the original owner of Coldwater Collaborative, a gem of a yarn shop in Excelsior, Minnesota. Carri loves to collaborate with both her customers and her readers as together they express their love of knitting and expand their knitting knowledge and skill. She is the author of \u003ci\u003eMittens and Hats for Yarn Lovers\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eScarves and Shawls for Yarn Lovers\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eReady, Set, Knit Cables\u003c\/i\u003e; and \u003ci\u003eKnitting 101\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Quarry Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50856188412178,"sku":"9781631596537","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_71582f49-6ed2-4d52-a3a0-f30159a1c27b.jpg?v=1737498883","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/knitting-101-master-basic-skills-and-techniques-easily-through-step-by-step-instruction-9781631596537","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}