Teach Yourself Visually Knitting (Teach Yourself Visually) [Paperback]

Sharon Turner (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 19, 2005

Do you learn faster by seeing and doing than by wading through tedious instructions? Then get yourself some yarn and needles and get knitting! Teach Yourself VISUALLYKnitting shows you the basics--photo by photo and stitch by stitch. You begin with the essential knit and purl stitches and advance to bobbles, cables, lace, and fancy color work. With fun, innovative patterns from top knitting designer Sharon Turner, you'll be creating masterpieces in no time!

Concise two-page lessons show you all the steps to a skill and are ideal for quick review
* Each skill or techniqueis defined and described
* Detailed color photos demonstrate each step
* Step-by-step instructions accompany each photo
* Helpful tips provide additional guidance

Editorial Reviews

Review

"It's the next best thing to a knitting class."  (Crafts ‘N Things, July 2006)

From the Back Cover

Do you learn faster by seeing and doing than by wading through tedious instructions? Then get yourself some yarn and needles and get knitting! Teach Yourself VISUALLYKnitting shows you the basics—photo by photo and stitch by stitch. You begin with the essential knit and purl stitches and advance to bobbles, cables, lace, and fancy color work. With fun, innovative patterns from top knitting designer Sharon Turner, you'll be creating masterpieces in no time!

Concise two-page lessons show you all the steps to a skill and are ideal for quick review

• Each skill or techniqueis defined and described
• Detailed color photos demonstrate each step
• Step-by-step instructions accompany each photo
• Helpful tips provide additional guidance

See all Editorial Reviews

Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Visual (December 19, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764596403
• ISBN-13: 978-0764596407
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 8 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (113 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #527,750 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Sharon Turner designs knitwear and when her daughters were babies, published Monkeysuits, a line of knitting patterns for babies and children. She is the author of Teach Yourself Visually Knitting, Monkeysuits: Sweaters and More to Knit for Kids, Teach Yourself Visually Knitting Design, Knitting Visual Quick Tips, and Find Your Style and Knit It Too. Sharon has served as a technical editor for several knitting books as well. Sharon lives in Brooklyn, New York, and Hague, New York with her wonderful husband and three lovely daughters, and is working hard toward becoming a registered nurse by Summer 2011.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

154 of 157 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Clearest Knitting Book Ever!, January 23, 2006

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Joan M. Parlin (NY, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Teach Yourself Visually Knitting (Teach Yourself Visually) (Paperback)

I have literally used this book every day since I bought it. What especially appeals to me are the photographs. Having up-close picures of actual knitters' hands make the direction more clear than in any book I have ever used before. Anybody could really follow the simple directions. Even though I call myself an intermediate knitter, I have discovered some very basic things I was doing wrong, and using the clear text and photos, I have corrected myself. I sincerely recommend this book over all others I have ever used.

120 of 126 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great for new and experienced knitters alike, February 1, 2006

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knitter (Florida) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Teach Yourself Visually Knitting (Teach Yourself Visually) (Paperback)

Chock-full of great, detailed photos, this book shows everything you need to know to learn to knit in the first place or to brush up on particular skills. Even with nearly 20 years of knitting under my belt, I still learned some great tricks from this book. (Ever had trouble with stair-stepping when knitting a striped hat in the round? This book shows how to fix that problem.)

The projects are beautiful, and none of them are terribly difficult. I've already made the Tweedy Pointed Hat and the Cozy Mittens. I've also used some of the finishing techniques shown, such as how to make a twisted cord and how to crochet an edging.

When you're done with this book, check out Monkeysuits, the author's book of beautiful knitting patterns for kids.

71 of 73 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Helpful for this hopeless knitter, February 1, 2006

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Shoupster (Indianapolis, Indiana USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Teach Yourself Visually Knitting (Teach Yourself Visually) (Paperback)

I have tried several times to get the hang of knitting, but for some reason have never been able to put it all together. This book was instrumental to my finally figuring things out. Plus, unlike so many other knitting books out there, it actually had patterns a person might actually be interesting in wearing. The book isn't just for beginners like moi, however. A close friend of mine, who is a very experienced knitter, has also enjoyed using this book.