{"product_id":"first-time-knitting-the-absolute-beginners-guide-learn-by-doing-step-by-step-basics-9-projects-paperback","title":"First Time Knitting: The Absolute Beginner's Guide: Learn by Doing - Step-By-Step Basics + 9 Projects - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eCarri Hammett\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLearn how to knit with this easy-to-follow beginner's guide featuring step-by-step photo-illustrated instruction on every essential technique and nine simple projects using them.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Knitting is much more than just a way to make something. With minimal investment of time and money, you'll soon discover that \u003cb\u003ethe process of knitting is relaxing and even therapeutic\u003c\/b\u003e. With its calming rhythmic motion, you'll look forward to your quiet time with needles and yarn. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eFirst Time Knitting\u003c\/i\u003e teaches you \u003cb\u003ea range of knitting skills, from the most simple and basic to more advanced\u003c\/b\u003e techniques that will launch you confidently into the full spectrum of knitting options. Each chapter begins by teaching the skills needed to make the projects in that chapter. As you progress through the book, new techniques are introduced that build on the skills that were presented earlier. Learn about: \u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBasic knitting\u003c\/b\u003e, from choosing a yarn and tools to your first techniques (Projects: Garter Stitch Scarf and Scarf Knit with Two Yarns) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCreating texture\u003c\/b\u003e by combining different stitches (Projects: Baby Blocks Blanket and Seed Stitch Table Runner plus Variation) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eShaping\u003c\/b\u003e by increasing and decreasing stitches (Project: Leaf Edge Shawl) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eKnitting in the round\u003c\/b\u003e with circular needles (Project: Easy Knit Hat) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePutting it all together\u003c\/b\u003e by picking up stitches and making seams (Projects: Directional Blocks Scarf and Baby Bathrobe) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e There's a first time for everything. Enjoy the journey and achieve success with \u003ci\u003eFirst Time Knitting\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Each book in the \u003cb\u003eFirst Time series\u003c\/b\u003e distills how-to guidance and advice from an expert on a specific topic into targeted step-by-step instruction geared toward the absolute beginner.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCarri Hammett\u003c\/b\u003e is the original owner of Coldwater Collaborative, a gem of a yarn shop in Excelsior, Minnesota. Carri loves to collaborate with both her customers and her readers as together they express their love of knitting and expand their knitting knowledge and skill. She is the author of \u003ci\u003eMittens and Hats for Yarn Lovers\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eScarves and Shawls for Yarn Lovers\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eReady, Set, Knit Cables\u003c\/i\u003e; and \u003ci\u003eKnitting 101\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 128\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 10.9 x 8.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 01, 2014\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51760468951328,"sku":"9781589238053","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/e69fbfd5bd9045bd1f776a7c430417af.webp?v=1780180726","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/first-time-knitting-the-absolute-beginners-guide-learn-by-doing-step-by-step-basics-9-projects-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}