Monarch Illustrated Guide to Knitting

Knitting is fun, fashionable and creative. Nowadays, more and more people are discovering the pleasure of making original garments by hand, which don't look as though they have been made on an assembly line. The MONARCH ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO KNITTING has been devised to bring this delightful skill to your fingertips. This practical, easy-to-follow course will make you proficient in no time, and introduce you to a range of techniques from the most basic stitches to romantic sounding patterns such as Aran and Fair Isle, the classics of the craft. For those who already knit, there are masses of new design ideas to extend your range, and inspire you to become more adventurous in your work. A selection of projects has been included to show the various techniques to their best advantage. You can make super garments such as hats, scarves and tops, and even a bright patchwork dressing gown to keep a youngster warm and snug. An economical craft to do anywhere, anytime, knitting will enable you to produce individual garments, and provide you with hours of absorbing pleasure and satisfaction.