The Knitter's Bible: The Complete Handbook for Creative Knitters

Claire Crompton

Oct 2004 · David & Charles

About this ebook

The essential start-to-finish guide for knitters of all skill levels—including over twenty-five easy-to-follow projects.
 
This indispensable reference includes:

• an overview of the yarns and equipment available today
• a step-by-step guide to the basics, with knit and purl, casting on and binding (casting) off, and reading patterns
• creative options like cables, fair isle, and lace
• embellishments, embroidery, and other new ideas for more experienced knitters
• an extensive stitch library
• a wide selection of patterns and projects, linked back to the techniques throughout the book

With The Knitter’s Bible, you can explore your developing skills and experiment with a variety of motifs to make your knitting sessions not only easier but more enjoyable than ever.

About the author

Claire Crompton has worked as a pattern cutter, sample garment maker, and a hand-knitting designer and pattern writer. She has also worked as a cross stitch designer for a large needlecraft company, developing skills in charting and writing embroidery instructions for kits and booklets. Crompton is now a workshop tutor and author of several books on cross stitch and knitting, including the bestselling Knitter's Bible series.