From Hollywood's trendiest starlets to the legions of pariticipants in knitting classes and knitting groups around the country, people of all ages and lifestyles are taking up their needles and learning to knit. And once they learn the basics of the craft, beginners are eager to tackle projects they can create on their own.
Simple Knits for Sophisticated Living offers more than 44 simple yet beautiful projects created specifically with the beginning knittter in mind. Featuring gorgeous, chunky yarns and simple designs with a clean, natural appeal, projects use U.S. size 8 (5mm) needles and aboveso the work is as fast as it is enjoyable. These appealing yarns were carefully selected to do some of the work for the knitterand they guarantee spectacular results.
Author Barbara Albright, an expert who works with many of the top designers in the county, also provides helpful tips on choosing yarns, working with large needles, and mastering various finishing techniques. Whether you're looking to accentuate a home with throws, pillows, or seat cusions or to create lovely handmade gifts such as totes, backpacks, sweaters, scarves, and hats, this handsome book will inspire novice knitters to turn a sometime hobby into a lifelong passion.
Author(s): Barbara Albright (author)
Paperback
Like new condition
Length: 144 Pages
Language: EN English
Publisher: Quarry Books
Publication date: 2002 January 1
Dimensions: 8.5 x 0.5 x 9.3 inches
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