{"product_id":"neat-side-edges-simple-ways-to-keep-the-edges-of-your-knitted-projects-nice-and-tidy-9781738640201","title":"Neat Side Edges: Simple Ways to Keep the Edges of Your Knitted Projects Nice and Tidy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eUneven side edges instantly downgrade any knitting project.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is especially true for \u003cstrong\u003eprojects with open edges\u003c\/strong\u003e like blankets, scarves and cardigans.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI wrote this book to make sure this unpleasant issue \u003cstrong\u003enever happens to YOUR knits.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book describes \u003cstrong\u003etwelve ways to keep the side edges neat and tidy\u003c\/strong\u003e, starting with simple one-stitch selvedges and moving to fancier decorative edgings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou will also discover \u003cstrong\u003etwo ways to fix dropped edge stitches\u003c\/strong\u003e, a simple way to \u003cstrong\u003eimprove the side edges after the project is finished\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the best way to \u003cstrong\u003emake decreases and increases without messing up\u003c\/strong\u003e the look of the edging.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAside from providing all this helpful information, I did my best to \u003cstrong\u003emake this book easy to read and easy to navigate\u003c\/strong\u003e. The book has a \u003cstrong\u003eclean design\u003c\/strong\u003e with an \u003cstrong\u003eeasy-to-see font\u003c\/strong\u003e placed on a \u003cstrong\u003econtrasting background\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003egenerous white margins\u003c\/strong\u003e make the layout feel less crowded. They are also useful if you decide to \u003cstrong\u003eadd notes\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you prefer to keep \u003cstrong\u003equick reminders of each type of edging\u003c\/strong\u003e in your knitting bag, feel free to \u003cstrong\u003ecut out Quick Reference Cards\u003c\/strong\u003e placed at the end of each chapter. They are designed specifically for this purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere are \u003cstrong\u003elots of close-up photos\u003c\/strong\u003e throughout the book to help you master each method with \u003cstrong\u003eno confusion\u003c\/strong\u003e. By the time the manuscript was finished, it occurred to me that this is a kind of a \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"picture book for knitters\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. I really like this concept because \u003cstrong\u003eit makes learning so much easier\u003c\/strong\u003e. I hope you will enjoy it as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eShevchenko, Maryna:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Maryna Shevchenko is a knitting instructor, designer and a life-long knitter. From her studio in Mississauga, Canada, she makes easy-to-follow photo and video tutorials about various methods that help you to knit without stress and make beautiful well-finished projects. See more of her work at 10rowsaday.com.","brand":"10 Rows a Day","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51414647144722,"sku":"9781738640201","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_b041f9be-04f2-4191-8900-048de8407f1e.jpg?v=1751125199","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/neat-side-edges-simple-ways-to-keep-the-edges-of-your-knitted-projects-nice-and-tidy-9781738640201","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}