Knowledgeable Knitter : by Margaret Radcliffe PB 2014 VG
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller Notes
- “Light wear/scuffing to the cover, minor edge wear, lightly bumped corners.”
- ISBN
- 9781612120409
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Storey Publishing
ISBN-10
1612120407
ISBN-13
9781612120409
eBay Product ID (ePID)
168314708
Product Key Features
Book Title
Knowledgeable Knitter : Understand the Inner Workings of Knitting and Make Every Project a Success
Number of Pages
296 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2014
Topic
Needlework / Knitting, Reference, Needlework / General
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Crafts & Hobbies
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.8 in
Item Weight
32.9 Oz
Item Length
10.9 in
Item Width
8.6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2014-016057
TitleLeading
The
Dewey Edition
23
Reviews
"In this treasure trove of knowledge gleaned from a lifetime of knitting, Radcliffe has dispensed with the usual "how-to" reference book and written a "why-to" guide instead. Brimming with sage advice, intriguing tips and tricks, and thoughtful considerations of every aspect of knitting, this book is a must-have for knitters of all levels who want to understand how to alter, control, and personalize their work... The book is chockfull of useful photographs and diagrams, and its clarity, detail, scope, and companionable tone make it an extraordinary reference and a delicious read.", This book explains the why behind the how to of knitting. Imagine if the tiny little bit of information at the beginning of a knitting pattern was blown up into an almost 300-page reference book; that begins to explain The Knowledgeable Knitter., This book explains the why behind the how to of knitting. Imagine if the tiny little bit of information at the beginning of a knitting pattern was blown up into an almost 300-page reference book; that begins to explain The Knowledgeable Knitter.-- Knitty.com, "In this treasure trove of knowledge gleaned from a lifetime of knitting, Radcliffe has dispensed with the usual "how-to" reference book and written a "why-to" guide instead. Brimming with sage advice, intriguing tips and tricks, and thoughtful considerations of every aspect of knitting, this book is a must-have for knitters of all levels who want to understand how to alter, control, and personalize their work... The book is chockfull of useful photographs and diagrams, and its clarity, detail, scope, and companionable tone make it an extraordinary reference and a delicious read."-- Publishers Weekly
Dewey Decimal
746.43/2
Table Of Content
Introduction Knowledge is Power Chapter One First Choices: Pattern, Yarn, and Needles What Makes a Well-Written Pattern? Understanding and Evaluating Schematics Choosing the Right Size How to Take Body Measurements Finding a Yarn to Suit Your Pattern/Finding a Pattern to Suit Your Yarn Choosing Needles Matching Gauge There's More to Swatching Than Matching the Gauge Chapter Two Second Thoughts: Planning the Project Order of Construction Cast Ons Centering Pattern Stitches Planning Ahead for Perfect Finishing Chapter Three Third Time Lucky: Modifying Your Pattern Changing Color or Stitch Pattern Adding Embellishments Changing the Borders Changing Direction: Top Down versus Bottom Up Converting Flat to Circular The Whys and Hows of Steeks Converting Circular Garment Instructions to Flat Chapter Four Forethought: Shaping and Fitting Shaping Your Knitting Fitting Your Garment Chapter Five Work in Progress Understanding Knitting Instructions Reality Checks Disguising the Job Binding Off and Casting On in the Middle Bottom Borders on a Top-Down Sweater Binding Off at the End What Comes Next? Chapter Six Evaluation and Adjustments Honest Assessments, Practical Solutions Fixing Mistakes Variations in Dye Lot, Color, and Yarn Quality Size and Fit Adjustments Cutting Your Knitting Chapter Seven Putting It All Together Best Finishing Practices Blocked Knitted Pieces Dealing with Ends Joining the Pieces Chapter Eight Borders, Bindings, and Embellishments Neck, Armhole, and Front Borders Bindings and Facings to Enclose Edges The Zipper Controversy Collars for a Dressier Look Practical and Decorative Pockets Knitted Embellishments Blocking the Finished Garment Caring for Your Finished Handknits Storing Handknit Garments The Elusive Pursuit of Perfection Appendix Glossary of Techniques & Terms Abbreviations Symbols Further Reading Online References Acknowledgments Index
Synopsis
Knitting is a combination of skill, determination, and adaptability. Whether you're looking for a suitable substitute yarn, trying to modify a pattern, or fixing a mistake, Margaret Radcliffe offers proven advice that will help you solve all of your knitting quandaries. With this definitive guide, you'll not only learn how to adjust armholes and shape collars, but why certain techniques work best in different situations. Radcliffe gives you the confidence and inspiration that will help you become a better, happier, and more confident knitter.
LC Classification Number
TT820.R243 2014
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