The Chicks with Sticks Guide to Knitting: Learn to Knit with more than 30 Cool, Easy Patterns
by Nancy Queen, Mary Ellen O'Connell
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Author: Mary Ellen O'Connell, Nancy QueenEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2008-08-19
ISBN: 0823006751
Number of pages: 160
Publisher: Potter Craft
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Book Review: Great Directions, Great Photos
Summary: 5 Stars
Authors Queen and O'Connell bring a fresh, new approach to teaching an old subject. This book starts at the very beginning, explaining needles, yarn, gauges, and basic stitches. With each additional step they teach, they give you one or more projects to let you try it out. They use a wide variety of yarns in their projects, giving you a good sense of what's available today.
In fact, if there was one thing I could complain about, it's that the authors used too many fancy yarns too soon. These ladies assume you have a top-flight yarn store in your neighborhood and you can afford to shop there. I didn't see one project that used yarn you could buy at national craft chains. In addition, the first two projects, a scarf and an envelope bag, require you to knit with two different-sized yarns held together. That's not something I would suggest someone attempt on their first two projects. Although I have to admit, the results are stunning.
Aside from that one caveat, this book is an excellent choice if you're just learning. The authors supply handy extras such as practical shortcuts and an entire chapter on how to fix your mistakes. Their goal is to give you all the information you would expect to get if you were taking a class in a yarn store. Whether you're a rank beginner, or just need to round out your repertoire of knitting knowledge, The Chicks with Sticks Guide to Knitting is an excellent choice.
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Chicks, start your sticks! This time it?s all about knittingStop letting worry knit your brows, ladies. Let go of your fear of knitting, and take hold of The Chicks with SticksŪ Guide to Knitting. With more than 30 simple, chic projects plus simple step-by-step instructions, this book is the complete guide to starting and enjoying this fun, rewarding hobby. New knitters can finish up their first projects in a weekend; more advanced beginners (that is, the ones who have knitted scarves before) can move to the next level. Call your posse and settle down in the living room or at the coffeehouse. The Chicks with Sticks will take care of the rest, from essential tools and materials to basic lessons to more than 30 doable projects, including cool belts, beautiful scarves, felted bags, stylish wraps, and snuggly sweaters.
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