Knitting for Dummies by Pam Allen, Tracy Barr, Shannon Okey

Knitting for Dummies (For dummies)

by Pam Allen, Tracy Barr, and Shannon Okey

"An excellent book for new knitters and those who want to know more" - Debbie Bliss, knitwear designer and author "If you think knitting is complicated, this book simplifies all." - Julia Roberts Discover the joys and comforts of knitting and create brilliant, timeless designs Wouldn't it be great to make hand-knit items for family and friends - or, even better, for yourself? Using easy-to-follow illustrations, knitting pro Pam Allen demonstrates basic knitting stitches - and then shows you how to decipher patterns, work with multiple colors, get creative, and much more! For more plain-English advice, see: The Dummies Way(R) Explanations in plain English "Get in, get out" information Icons and other navigational aids Tear-out cheat sheet Top ten lists A dash of humor and fun Get smart! @www dummies.comFind listings of all our booksCreate your own personalized book with Hungry Minds a la Carte Sign up for daily eTips at www dummiesdaily.com

Reviewed by wyvernfriend on

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There are two different editions of this work and they differ slightly. The second edition has more web resources and shares a few patterns but has a few more in total. It also seems to be better organise and flow for the learner in a better way.

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