Knitting Beyond the Basics: Skill-Building Lessons and Must-Have Projects [Paperback]

Rebecca Lennox (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 2007

Looking for a fun, fundamental introduction to knitting? Look no further! Beginners and novices alike will instantly improve their skills when they delve into these lessons on the essentials of knitting - and create simple, stunning projects as they learn. Each chapter addresses a new technique; patterns help knitters practice their new knowledge. Find methods for casting on; knitting and purling; gauge, shaping, and finishing; color knitting; lace basics; and more. Gorgeous jacket, cardigan, purse, and shell designs will help knitters hone their skills - choose from 17 projects in all.

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About the Author

Robecca Lennox is the owner of the Elmwood Yarn Shop. She specializes in teaching new knitters.

Product Details

• Paperback: 95 pages
• Publisher: Martingale and Company (April 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1564777413
• ISBN-13: 978-1564777416
• Product Dimensions: 11.5 x 8.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,218,493 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good but not the best, December 18, 2008

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Cynthia R. (Burlington, Vermont) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Knitting Beyond the Basics: Skill-Building Lessons and Must-Have Projects (Paperback)

This book does give skill building knitting lessons. You'll learn one skill, knit a project and then move on to the next lesson to learn a new skill and knit a new project. The directions are clear and the drawings/photos are very well done. You will learn everything from cables and lace to knitting with beads.
The problems with this book are:
1. The yarns used are very expensive. Also, the patterns are specific to the yarns..silks..angoras...etc. These projects are beautiful..would they be as nice with more affordable yarn? If your going to use cheaper yarn, the same types of patterns are available free on the web...no reason to buy the book.
2. The patterns are mainly carnigans and shells. No socks, mittens, hats etc....this is a book to buy if you are looking to knit clothing for yourself for work or parties.
My advice is buy the book if you want easy directions to knit some very nice classy clothing for yourself.
If, however, you want to go beyond the basics and learn cables, lace etc., using affordable yarn and still make nice clothing and projects - try Knitting Made Easy by Coats and Clark. It shows the same skills with projects for the whole family - and costs significantly less than this book. Then hit the web and search for free patterns to make the items you want or need.

9 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Knitters seeking to move to the next level of experience will welcome, July 7, 2007

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This review is from: Knitting Beyond the Basics: Skill-Building Lessons and Must-Have Projects (Paperback)

Knitters seeking to move to the next level of experience will welcome Rebecca Lennox's KNITTING BEYOND THE BASICS, a set of skill-building lessons linked to contemporary projects. Some seventeen projects build upon foundation knowledge and pair patterns and color photos with step-by-step directions for quick and easy learning.