{"product_id":"how-to-start-knitting","title":"How to Start Knitting","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSo you want to learn how to knit? About time! Enter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e your knitting era with self-taught knitwear designer Brenda Lam.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom casting on to casting off, learn the fundamentals of knitting and then create 10 fun, chunky projects to wear with pride.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearning to knit can be daunting, especially if you don't have a friend or family member to show you the ropes... what you need is a seasoned knitter by your side. Enter popular designer Brenda Lam, who will show you everything you need to know from the complete basics onwards. Discover:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEverything new knitters need to know\u003c\/strong\u003e, including yarns, tools, techniques and stitches;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTroubleshooting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esection, for when you're not quite sure where a stitch has gone wrong (we’ve all been there!);\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe basics on\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehow to read a pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a chapter on how to finish your work;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e10 colourful, chunky projects\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto test out your new skills, including some scrappy mittens or, if you’re feeling ambitious, a sweater vest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe chunky yarn used in the projects is ideal for beginners as it knits up quickly; large stitches allow you to see clearly how your stitches are formed... and to identify when you make the odd mistake! With its witty and welcoming tone, this book is perfect if you're looking to take your first step into knitting. Brenda's easy-to-understand tutorials are written in a light-hearted tone, sprinkled with humour, from sassy sidebars to awful jokes that’ll have you in \u003cem\u003estitches\u003c\/em\u003e... \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"cpBody_cpMainBody_pnlBookContents\" class=\"book-contents\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"pnlContentsContent\" class=\"expanding\" data-expander=\"#butExpandToC\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeet Brenda\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter One: Yarns and Tools\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYarn\u003cbr\u003eKnitting Needles\u003cbr\u003eOther Knitting Tools\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter Two: Techniques and Stitches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHolding Your Needles\u003cbr\u003eThe Slip Knot\u003cbr\u003eCasting On\u003cbr\u003eHolding Your Yarn\u003cbr\u003eStitch Anatomy (How Do Your Stitches Sit?)\u003cbr\u003eThe Knit Stitch\u003cbr\u003eThe Purl Stitch\u003cbr\u003eThrough the Back Loop\u003cbr\u003eThe Slip Stitch\u003cbr\u003eWorking into Stitches Below\u003cbr\u003eIncreases\u003cbr\u003eDecreases\u003cbr\u003eJoining New Yarn and Changing Colours\u003cbr\u003eFlat Knitting vs Circular Knitting\u003cbr\u003eSwitching Needle Sizes\u003cbr\u003eStitch Patterns\u003cbr\u003eBinding (Casting) Off\u003cbr\u003ePicking Up Stitches\u003cbr\u003eRight Side vs Wrong Side\u003cbr\u003ePlacing Stitches on Hold\u003cbr\u003eSeaming\u003cbr\u003eFinishing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter Three: Reading Patterns and Troubleshooting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePattern Elements\u003cbr\u003eTroubleshooting Knitting:\u003cbr\u003eCommon Issues and Quick Fixes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter Four: Projects\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProject Selector\u003cbr\u003eMy First Beanie\u003cbr\u003eBubble Burst Scarf\u003cbr\u003eYou Zig, I Zag Blanket\u003cbr\u003eColour Me Cushion\u003cbr\u003eMarshmallow Infinity Scarf\u003cbr\u003eGood in the Hood Balaclava\u003cbr\u003eEarn Your Stripes Cardigan\u003cbr\u003eI'm Obsessed Vest\u003cbr\u003eMy Go-To Jumper\u003cbr\u003eOne-Knit Wonder Mittens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Search Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56389196284279,"sku":null,"price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0076\/2288\/5428\/files\/htsk.jpg?v=1766139319","url":"https:\/\/craftandcanvas.co.uk\/products\/how-to-start-knitting","provider":"Craft and Canvas","version":"1.0","type":"link"}