Essential Knitting Stitches and Techniques. Learn How to Knit and Create Your First Project

In her latest book, Essential Knitting Stitches and Techniques; Learn How to Knit and Create Your First Project, Cynthia Welsh brings you all you need to know to start a life long journey with the fine art of knitting. Knitting is a fun and unique art form which helps soothe the nerves and produces beautiful knitted works of art. In this book you will learn all about yarn, knitting needles and supplies, basic knitting stitch, basic knitting techniques, and how to read and knit patterns. Learn these essential skills: Knit stitch Purl stitch 3 methods of casting on How to cast or bind off Decreases Increases How to weave in tails securely How to change colors effortlessly How to pick up a dropped stitch How to use life lines How to read and understand a knitting pattern With easy to understand instructions and lots of images Cynthia guides you through the steps of knitting. This book is written for the absolute beginner. If you've never picked up a knitting needle you will be able to learn the essential skills and techniques quickly and easily. Beginners will appreciate the easy to understand instructions, and more experienced knitters can use this book to help expand and refresh their knitting skills. Not only does Cynthia guide you through learning to knit, but she also shares with you five beginning patterns for you to practice your new skills. These include: Garter Stitch Dishcloth Textured Headwarmer Drop Stitch Scarf Eyelet Stitch Hat Lemon Lime Ripple Dishcloth Each pattern is written for the beginner and helps you learn and practice your essential knitting skills. Cynthia gives you complete instructions including knitting needle size, yarn needed, gauge, and completed measurement of each project. Her patterns are easy to read and follow and written especially for beginning knitters. Don't miss out on this essential guide to knitting. It is sure to be a favorite resource for beginners and more experienced knitters who need a refresher course. Get your copy today!