Circular Knitting Workshop: Essential Techniques to Master Knitting in the Round

Description

Discover the pleasures of knitting in the round! Margaret Radcliffe presents classic circular knitting techniques ? including Fair Isle, helix, and tubular ? in detailed step-by-step photographic sequences. This comprehensive guide provides directions for 35 demonstration projects, so you can practice each technique on a miniature hat, mitten, or sweater before applying it to a larger project. With tips on how to adapt any straight-needle pattern for use with circular needles, Circular Knitting Workshop opens up endless possibilities.

Margaret Radcliffe is the author of the best-selling The Knitting Answer Book. She also offers knitting classes on everything from beginner's basics to design, and is particularly interested in promoting creativity and independence in all knitters.

Circular knitting can seem intimidating to beginning knitters, but author Margaret Radcliffe soothes those fears. Circular Knitting Workshop discusses every aspect of circular knitting, from cast on methods to converting patterns written for straight needles to circular. Beginners will appreciate the simple pain-free lessons in knitting in the round using circular needles, double-points, or the Magic Loop method. Lessons in Fair Isle, twined, helix, and tubular knitting are also presented for advanced knitters. Mini projects are included for you to try out your new skills before tackling full-sized projects. Whether you're just starting out in circular knitting or looking for a quick answer, this book will quickly become your go-to guide for knitting in the round.