Quayln Stark
Callisto
3 September 2024
152
eBook - PDF
Non-Fiction/Crafts
ARC via NetGalley
Learn how to knit—from a simple square to an entire sweater!
Wondering where to start with knitting? Look no further! Two Needles, Many Knits is your one-stop-shop for knitting like a pro, with simple explanations of every essential technique and stitch. Once you master the basics, try out guided tutorials—complete with photos—for 15 knitting projects that put your new knowledge to use and help your skills and inspiration grow.
Get to know your yarn — What's a purl stitch? Should you use acrylic or wool? How do you read a knitting pattern? Find the answers to the common knitting conundrums you might encounter.Expand your knitting know-how — This knitting book is divided into 3 skill levels, so you can practice at your own pace and knit your way from your first stitch to a complete garment.Projects you'll love — Create a Lapis Cinched Beanie, a Quartz Bias Scarf, or a Citrine Baby Basketweave Vest—the hardest part is deciding whether to give them as a gift or keep them for yourself!
When I was young, my mother taught me a lot of crafts, from knitting to sewing my own clothes. However, as an adult I gradually stopped doing them. I still retain some knowledge of sewing and can do simple tasks like hemming, but I have essentially forgotten everything about knitting. A few years back, I did take up crochet, then this month my mother-in-law passed me her knitting needles when she moved house, as she didn't plan to use them anymore. At that time, I saw this book available for review and decided to take a look.
Reading through the initial information, I did start to feel a little familiarity with the stitches, a hazy memory stirring. This book is aimed at complete beginners, so it offers careful explanations, accompanied by photo illustrations, of all aspects involved, from choosing a needle to casting on and off. I found the text clear and easy to understand, especially with aid from the pictures. After imparting basic knowledge, the book offers three levels of patterns. In Level 1 you commence with a simple square washcloth, but by Level 3 you are making jumpers. I particularly enjoyed how, with just this one text, you can go on a journey through the book, gradually increasing your skills. As such I am giving it five stars, and when I get a moment free, I will give knitting a go again. Highly recommended to those looking to learn how to knit.
I received this book as a free eBook ARC via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
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