Begin to Knit : All the Basic Stitches; Easy Novelty Stitches; Quick Things to Make

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

American Thread Company

Series:

American Thread Co. Star Book No. 201

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Begin to Knit" by American Thread Company is a practical guide on knitting techniques and projects, likely written in the mid-20th century. This instructional book serves as an entry point for beginners, introducing them to various knitting stitches and patterns, making it an essential resource for aspiring knitters eager to learn the craft. The book covers a comprehensive range of topics, starting from the absolute basics, such as stitch abbreviations and tools needed for knitting, to detailed instructions on how to execute various stitches, bind off, and change yarn colors. It presents a variety of projects, including patterns for afghans, baby sets, and clothing items like sweaters and mittens. By providing step-by-step guidance with illustrations, the book allows readers to gradually build their skills and confidence, ultimately leading to the creation of finished knitted items. The inclusion of tips on yarn selection and measurement reinforces the practicality of this beginner's guide to knitting. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Stephen Hutcheson, Lisa Corcoran and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 83.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2020-01-05