Knitting book titled 'Pocket Book of Knitting' by Claire Gelder on a wooden surface with yarn, knitting needles, and a cup of tea.
Knitting instructions with text and diagrams on a white background
Knitting tutorial page with text and diagrams on starting stitches.
Pocketbook of Knitting
Pocketbook of Knitting
Pocketbook of Knitting

Search Press

Pocketbook of Knitting

£9.99

Discover the joy of knitting with the Pocketbook of Knitting by best-selling author Claire Gelder. This charming mini guide is perfect for beginners, breaking down everything from choosing the right needles and yarn to mastering key stitches and reading patterns. With clear illustrations and four fun projects, you'll progress effortlessly from simple cast-ons to adding shaping and pompoms. Follow the easy three-step course and watch your skills—and confidence—grow from bronze to gold. Get ready to stitch your way to creative fun!

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Description

Table of Contents:

A little bit about me and Wool Couture 6

What's in this book? 12

The three steps to becoming a knitter 13

Your knitting place 16

What you need to start knitting 20

Yarn 24

Knitting needles 34

Your First Stitches

Slip 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

Your Next Stitches

Seed 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

Other Stitch Techniques

Increasing 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

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