15 December 2015

£10.99

BC Paperback

190x246 mm

9781782212744

9781782212744

144 pages

Search Press

Learn to Knit Block by Block

by Che Lam

Discover all the essential skills one stitch at a time. With clear step-by-step tutorials and charts you'll find the stitches quick and easy to learn.

The blocks are organised according to skill level, progressing from basic knit and purl stitches to more challenging techniques such as cable and lace. Practice one new stitch at a time before you’re ready to move on to the next one. At the back of the book, you’ll find a handful of inspirational projects that teach you how to combine your blocks for unique and stylish results.

  • Clear step-by-step tutorials and charts
  • Every block is organised according to skill level
  • Includes everything from basic knit and purl stitches to more challenging techniques such as cable and lace

Book Contents

About This Book 8
How to Read a Chart 9
Tools and Materials 10
Knitting Tension 14
Holding the Yarn and Needles 15
Casting On 16
Casting Off 19
Finishing 21

SECTION 1: KNITTED SQUARES 24

BASICS
Knit Stitch 26, Purl Stitch 28, Decrease 2 Stitches 30, Increase 2 Stitches 32, Decrease 1 Stitch 34

TEXTURED
Double Rib 36, Double Moss 38, Drop Stitch 40, Slip Stitch Rib 42, Waffle Stitch 44, Eyelet Rib 46, Zigzag Stitch 48, Moss Heart 50, Mini Bobbles 52

TWISTED
Woven Panel 54, Twisted Rib 56, Slanting Trellis 58, Twisted Zigzag 60, Diamond Lattice 62

CABLE
Cable 4 Front 64, Cable 4 Back 66, 8-Stitch Plait 68, Medallion Cable 70, Lantern Cable 72, Fishtail Cable 74, Braided Cable 76, Diamond Cable 78, Arrow Cable 80, Cross Cable 82, Slip Stitch Cable 84, Rib Cable 86

LACE
Diamond Lace 88, Diagonal Lace 90, Openwork Lace 92, Lace Pane 94, Lace Bud 96, Lace Ridge 98, Lattice Lace 100, Eyelet Lace 102, Large Eyelet 104, Lace Leaf 106, Lace Check 108, Lace Heart 110

RELIEF
Houndstooth 112, Arrow Stitch 114, Linen Stitch 116, Embroidery Stitch 118, l-cord 120, Intarsia 122, Fair Isle 124

SECTION 2: PERSONALISE IT! 126

Set of Coasters 128, Cosmetics Bag 130, Lace Poncho 132, Cushion Cover 135, Wall Decoration 138

Beyond the Block 140
Abbreviations 141
Index 142
Credits 144

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