A-Z of Knitting

Starting with the basics, we teach you about the different types of tools and the wonderful array of yarns that are available today. We give you easy to follow step-by-step instructions for various ways to hold the yarn and needles, cast on and cast off, work basic stitches, increase and decrease, make buttonholes, knit bands, read and adapt patterns, finish off, fix mistakes and care for your knitted garments.

And then there's more... learn about knitting in the round, loop knitting, Shaker knitting, slanted knitting, lace knitting, and much more. Be inspired to embellish your knitting with surface embroidery, Swiss darning, smocking, beads and sequins.

Everything you need to know about knitting, from beginner's basics to advanced techniques. Clear instructions and helpful photographs as well as patterns and abbreviations, all simply explained.

About A-Z Series

With over 2.5 million A-Z Books sold worldwide, the complete A-Z library is the ultimate resource for beginners and experts.

To celebrate the ongoing success of these bestselling reference books, the A-Z series has now been refreshed. Timeless and comprehensive, the A-Z series set the world standard in needle art how-to guides. Each title features hundreds of full colour step-by-step photos with clear instructions that make the techniques achievable for beginners, as well as providing an invaluable reference guide for the more experienced.

New and Improved Binding

All refreshed A-Z Titles feature Flexi-Bind – an innovative binding technique that allows pages to lay flat while you work. Spine won’t break and doesn’t damage pages.