Knitting - The Complete Guide

by Jane Davis

Some books are nice additions to a library, and others are cornerstone selections. This book is one of those foundational references you can rely on for years to come. From its easy-to-use format, to the collection of 200 pattern stitches, this book is a quick and easy guide to all things knitting. The techniques and insight you glean from Knitting - The Complete Guide can be applied to any project, such as the socks, gloves, hat and sweater projects featured inside.

Genres: Knitting, Reference, Crafts, Nonfiction

248 pages, Spiral-bound

First published January 1, 2008

Reviews

[Anne Hawn]

I got this book in the Kindle edition so I would always have a knitting reference book with me. It covers techniques, stitches and basic patterns for sweaters, shawls, socks, hats and gloves. I found it to be a great reference book and the garment patterns en able me to design a sweater and have all I need to knit a project with me without juggling a bunch of books.

[Cheryl]

Great stitch dictionary section with chart, written directions and picture of sample for each stitch pattern.

Overview of yarn, tools and basic knitting is a bit superficial.

The knitting with beads information is the most tedious technique (stringing yarn with beads).

Basic, formula type patterns.

[Ev]

Basic knitting information with sections for stitch patterns, beading, and some colour work.

[Luna]

Nice

Easy learning. Nice photos but not the most engaging I've seen. Mid. Compared to other books it's just OK I guess...

[Carrie]

This is a good general reference as well as a useful guide for a beginning knitter. The pictures in the section on how to knit are very useful for showing where the needles should go in the stitches. There is a substantial section with photos of swatches to demonstrate what different stitch patterns look like up close in a well-defined stitch yarn. The projects section is short and basic, but the patterns could be good for making items to give to charity or just for practice.

[Mckinley]

The basics, lots of stitch patterns, and projects marked with difficulty level. Great for ideas.

[Tabithas_Heart]

Helpful for a beginning knitter but not much there for anyone else