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The knowledgeable knitter : understand the inner workings of knitting and make every project a success / Margaret Radcliffe.

by Radcliffe, Margaret (Margaret K. K.)

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Storey Publishing, [2014]

Knitting -- Patterns.

Knitting -- Miscellanea.

9781612120409 (2014 Storey pbk.)

9781612124148 (hc.)

1612124143 (hc.)

295 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 283-284) and index.

First choices: pattern, yarn, and needles -- Second thoughts: planning the project -- Third time lucky: modifying your pattern -- Forethought: shaping and fitting -- Work in progress -- Evaluation and adjustments -- Putting it all together -- Borders, bindings, and embellishments.

"For any knitter seeking better results, whether the challenge is reading a pattern chart, substituting yarn, modifying a pattern, fixing a mistake, shaping a collar, or adjusting an armhole. The author of The Knitting Answer Book and Circular Knitting Workshop demystifies and thoroughly explains the "why" behind every knitting technique, from modifying necklines to fixing dropped stitches and creating sleek edges and seams. In this fascinating and comprehensive guide, she covers everything from how to identify a well-written pattern to evaluating schematics, revising a pattern so it fits perfectly, and making adjustments throughout a project. Whatever your skill level, with this book you'll become a better, happier, more confident knitter!"--Provided by publisher.

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