
Art Ideas How to Knit by Fiona Watt
This is a new edition of the best-selling "Usborne Art Ideas" title for those who have caught the knitting bug! Perfect for beginner knitters both young and old, this book covers all aspects of learning to knit, from selecting the correct needles and wool, to casting on, the basic stitches and finishing off techniques. It also includes projects to tackle as knitting confidence grows, such as scarves, bags and mobile phone cases. The step-by-step instructions are clearly illustrated and easy to follow.
Once you've mastered the basic skills of knitting, this colourful book offers lots of suggestions of things to knit, from fringed and pompom decorated scarves to neat little bow-trimmed handbags and a stripey iPod holderYou can learn purl and stocking stitches, which allows you to experiment with lots of other fancier stitches like moss, rib and basketweave stitches in a variety of different ways. * Junior Magazine *
How I wish this book had been available when I learnt to knit * School Librarian Journal *
A great companion for the novice knitter. There is a variety of projects to suit all ages that even teenagers and the young at heart will enjoy. * Knit Today *
How I wish this book had been available when I learnt to knit 40 years ago. Usborne have a reputation for producing attractive and informative craft titles and they have not lowered their standards with this title… The illustrations are clear, easy to follow and attractive. The whole book has been well designed – with a modern and fashionable colour palette. The instructions are also clear and easy to follow. Unlike many craft books this one does not fall down in the quality of the projects shown. They are simple and achievable for the target audience, but they are also usable and well finished. * School Librarian Journal Autumn 2007 *
It’s great for beginner knitters and covers every aspect of how to knit. * Boston Standard *
How I wish this book had been available when I learnt to knit * School Librarian Journal *
A great companion for the novice knitter. There is a variety of projects to suit all ages that even teenagers and the young at heart will enjoy. * Knit Today *
How I wish this book had been available when I learnt to knit 40 years ago. Usborne have a reputation for producing attractive and informative craft titles and they have not lowered their standards with this title… The illustrations are clear, easy to follow and attractive. The whole book has been well designed – with a modern and fashionable colour palette. The instructions are also clear and easy to follow. Unlike many craft books this one does not fall down in the quality of the projects shown. They are simple and achievable for the target audience, but they are also usable and well finished. * School Librarian Journal Autumn 2007 *
It’s great for beginner knitters and covers every aspect of how to knit. * Boston Standard *
Fiona Watt (Author) Fiona Watt is an Editorial Director and writer at Usborne Publishing. She graduated from Exeter University with a Bachelor of Education in Art and Design. She taught for three years at a primary school in Kent, before spending two years at a British school in The Netherlands. She started working at Usborne in 1989 and has written and edited hundreds of books including baby and novelty, sticker, art and craft, cookery, science and activity books. She has written all the titles in the award-winning THAT'S NOT MY® series and many in the highly successful Sticker Dolly Dressing series. She is the sixth biggest-selling UK children's author, with over 10 million of her books sold in the UK since records began.
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ISBN 13 | 9781409510130 |
ISBN 10 | 1409510131 |
Title | Art Ideas How to Knit |
Author | Fiona Watt |
Series | Art Ideas |
Condition | Unavailable |
Binding Type | Spiral bound |
Publisher | Usborne Publishing Ltd |
Year published | 2009-11-27 |
Number of pages | 64 |
Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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