I am teaching myself to knit. What better book than "How to Knit"? Right? WRONG.
While there are a lot of techniques and a some very good patterns, I would not recommend this for a true beginner. I made project #1, a simple bag. If you've never knitted before, you don't know that you can't cast on 132 stitches on regular needles. You don't know what it means to "cast off 60 stitches at the beginning of next two rows".
There are recipe books for true beginning cooks that say things which might be obvious to someone more experienced, "In a bowl, mix" or "measure after chopping". I need a knitting book to approach their patterns in much the same way, explaining EVERYTHING. This book is not that.
If you do have some experience or someone you can turn to for interpretation, I could say buy this book, otherwise, find one for REAL beginners.
Review #2
Great service - great product!
This is a used book but it is in near perfect condition. So many helpful stitch patterns and clear, concise instructions on various techniques and finishes. It certainly rounds out my knitting library. The vendor was prompt and the book came well before the estimated delivery date.
Thank you!
sb in Seattle
Review #3
Excellent Book For Beginners!
I have always wanted to learn how to knit. This book is phenomenal! It explains each stitch in detail so thoroughly, that I was knitting cables within the first week! I would highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to learn how to knit!
