The knitting world has evolved in the last nine years with new tools and needles developed; new techniques, such as knitting in the round with two circular needles, gaining popularity; and the internet rising as a central figure in the knitting community. This book covers all of these improvements and addresses various questions.
The knitting world has evolved in the last nine years with new tools and needles developed; new techniques, such as knitting in the round with two circular needles, gaining popularity; and the internet rising as a central figure in the knitting community. This book covers all of these improvements and addresses various questions.
With expert answers to scores of new knitting questions, Margaret Radcliffe s classic guide is better than ever. You ll find a wide assortment of cast ons and bind offs, techniques for beading and knitting backwards, tips for knitting in the round, and strategies for measuring tricky fabrics. Whether you re a beginner venturing out into the wide world of yarn crafts or a more experienced knitter struggling through complex needlework challenges, The Knitting Answer Book has a solution for every knitting problem you ll encounter.
Margaret Radcliffe is the author of The Essential Guide to Color Knitting Techniques, The Knowledgeable Knitter, and the bestsellers The Knitting Answer Book and Circular Knitting Workshop. She regularly teaches throughout the country about everything from beginner s basics to knitting design. She is particularly interested in promoting creativity and independence in all knitters and maintains the website
Is there some way to make my cast on match my bind off? I'm thinking of buying an interchangeable circular needle set. Which is the best? How do I measure gauge lace knitting? Can I fix a cable that's twisted wrong without ripping out the whole thing? What is Magic Loop and when would I use it? How can I make multicolor yarns look as good knit up as they do in the skein?
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