The Very Easy Guide to Knitting Scarves Step-by-Step Techniques, Easy-to-Follow Patterns, and 22 Projects to Get You Started

by Connolly, Marie

• ISBN13: 9780312590772
• ISBN10: 0312590776
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-11-08
• Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin

Summary

What was your first knitting project? A scarf is where many of us start and often return. Scarves never lose their appeal. For the beginner, this book offers basic stitches paired with beautiful yarns to create gorgeous scarvesfrom cozy winter warmers to delicate evening wraps. The more advanced can choose from cable patterns, lace stitches, Fair Isle patterns,and many other inspiring ideas. - Showcases 22 patterns to knit in a range of styles and for different occasions. - A directory of stitch patterns, plus suggested ways to embellish and customize scarves turn into hundreds of design variations. - Includes everything you need to get to grips with the stitch techniques, even if you are a complete beginnerplus plenty of designs suited to more adventurous knitters.

Author Biography

MARIE CONNOLLY is a life-long crafter who also owns and runs Stitch DC, a local yarn shop in Washington, DC. She designs knit, crochet, sewn and quilted items, writes books, and teaches knitting, while managing a family of three children.

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"Lace and custom embellishments round out a collection warm enough to bring many new stitchers into the fold." ---Yarn Market News