Leigh Ann Berry

Basic Knitting: All the Skills and Tools You Need to Get Started Leigh Ann Berry

Marc Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 119).; Provides an introduction to the basic tools, materials, and skills of knitting, and features patterns, and illustrated, step-by-step instructions for ten knitting projects, including sweaters, socks, mittens, and other items. Publisher Marketing: Fully illustrated descriptions introduce knitting needles, yarn, and accessories Detailed, step-by-step sequences illustrate basic stitches and skills In-depth skill workshops teach techniques needed to complete 10 attractive projects Knitting is presently enjoying a renaissance. Around the world, people young and old are discovering--or rediscovering--the joy of working with needles and yarn. "Basic Knitting" serves as a comprehensive introduction to the fundamental skills you will need to master in order to become a knitter. The focus of the first half of the book is on detailed, step-by-step text and photo sequences that will teach you how to execute the basic stitches and techniques of knitting. The second half of the book teaches you how to apply these basic skills when completing actual projects.

Contributor Bio:  Berry, Leigh Ann Leigh Ann Berry is editor of Basic Knitting, Basic Dried Flower Arranging (978-0-8117-2863-8), and Basic Marathon Training (978-0-8117-3114-0). Contributor Bio:  Leggitt, Marjorie Marjorie Leggitt is a nationally recognized professional scientific illustrator, with clients such as the Denver Museum of Nature and Science, Missouri Botanical Gardens, Monterey Bay Aquarium, Miami Science Museum, and many text and trade book publishers. Leggitt currently teaches botanical illustration at the Denver Botanic Gardens School of Botanical Art and Illustration. Contributor Bio:  Wycheck, Alan Alan Wycheck is a concrete specialist and former partner in The SO Factory, a concrete design company. He is also an award-winning photographer and lives in central Pennsylvania. Contributor Bio:  Tosten, Anita J Tosten teaches knitting at The Mannings in East Berlin, Pennsylvania. She co-owns and manages Wool in the Woods. Contributor Bio:  Burns, Missy Burns teaches knitting at the Mannings in East Berlin, Pennsylvania. She also co-owns and manages Wool in the Woods.