{"product_id":"pocket-book-of-knitting","title":"Pocket Book of Knitting","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom best-selling author and crafting queen Claire Gelder, this gorgeous mini guide is packed full of knitting know-how, practical illustrations and comes with four simple projects.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for complete beginners, Claire clearly explains everything you need to know about knitting: how to read a ball band, how to get tension correct, how to choose needles and yarns, how to cast on and how to read abbreviations and knitting patterns. It is structured as a simple three-step course that will help you progress from bronze to gold as your skills and confidence grow. Start with the basic stitches and simple joining, build up a few more stitches for your collection, then finally add in some simple shaping and some pompoms. Before you know it you'll be knitting a garter stitch scarf, herringbone stitch blanket, a loop stitch cushion and a pompom hat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFilled with positive affirmations and beautifully illustrated, this wonderful book is a perfect introduction to knitting for a complete beginner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"cpBody_cpMainBody_pnlBookContents\" class=\"book-contents\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"pnlContentsContent\" class=\"expanding\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA little bit about me and Wool Couture \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat's in this book? \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe three steps to becoming a knitter \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour knitting place \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat you need to start knitting \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYarn \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnitting needles \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour First Stitches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlip knot 40, Casting on 44, Knit stitch 48, Purl stitch 52, Stocking stitch 54, Casting off 56, Counting rows and stitches 58, Measuring tension (gauge) 62, Weaving in the ends 66, Joining in a new ball of yarn 68, Understanding abbreviations 70, Following a pattern 74, Reading through a simple pattern 75, Bronze level project: Garter stitch scarf 76\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour Next Stitches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeed stitch 82, Slipping stitches 84, Knitting into the back of a stitch 86, Herringbone stitch 88, Decreasing stitches 90, Silver level project: Herringbone stitch blanket 94\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther Stitch Techniques\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncreasing stitches 100, Loop stitch 106, Mattress stitch 110, Gold level project: Loop stitch pillow 114, Rib stitch 118, Making pompoms 120, Bonus level project: Simple hat 122\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Search Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64145525375353,"sku":"9781800920729","price":12.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0552\/9350\/9840\/files\/pocket-book-of-knitting-by-claire-gelder-6194896.webp?v=1785766339","url":"https:\/\/loopknitting.com\/en-euddp\/products\/pocket-book-of-knitting","provider":"Loop Knitting","version":"1.0","type":"link"}