{"product_id":"9781800920729","title":"Pocket Book of Knitting","description":"\u003cb\u003eGet started and learn the basics with this pocket-sized, no-nonsense guide to knitting!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom best-selling author and crafting queen Claire Gelder, this gorgeous mini guide is packed full of knitting know-how, practical illustrations and three simple projects.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePerfect for complete beginners, this book breaks down everything you need to know about knitting:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003ehow to read a ball band\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003ehow to get tension correct\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003ehow to choose needles and yarns\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003ehow to cast on and how to read abbreviations and knitting patterns\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e The book is structured as a simple 3-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 and a loop stitch cushion.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFilled with affirmations, this wonderful book is a perfect introduction to knitting for a complete beginner.","brand":"Claire Gelder","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":46903078322388,"sku":"9781800920729","price":19.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/9208\/files\/BNCImageAPI_2fa28486-57fe-428c-8b08-db699294ff6b.jpg?v=1757695556","url":"https:\/\/penguinshop.ca\/products\/9781800920729","provider":"Penguin Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}