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Designed to empower knitters with practical knowledge of how yarn becomes fabric and to boost confidence in tackling common obstacles and mistakes made during the process, this knitting how-to guides fiber artists to success in their craft by explaining each word of standard knitting instructions. This illustrated guide offers classically-designed swatch exercises—such as knit-and-purl patterns, cables, shaping, and lace—that can later be combined to create pillow covers, throws, or scarves, in addition to tutorials on how to identify stitches that are properly mounted and master basic stitch movements and math required for each exercise. Promoting a deeper understanding of knitting and its facets and encouraging a bold approach to some of the more complex and daunting knitting styles and designs, this informative manual is essential in assisting knitters of all levels in gaining crafting mastery.

"She takes some of the most intimidating aspects of learning to knit, such as understanding gauge and deciphering pattern instructions, and breaks them down in a manner that is practical and simple to understand." — Library Journal

"Organized and precise, this book is a fantastic, systematic way to beef up your knitting skills." — Knitty.com

"After working through the book knitters will have a great grounding in the basics and plenty of confidence to work through a great variety of knitting patterns." — About.com Guide to Knitting

Jennifer E. Seiffert is a knitter, a technical writer, and a teacher. She lives in Warsaw, Indiana.