How to Knit by Tina Barrett

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For those with little or no knitting experience, this simple-to-learn, project-based book will start with the basics and take you through the initial stages of this fun and creative craft.

How To Knit is the ultimate guide for the absolute beginner. For those with little or no knitting experience, this simple-to-learn, project-based book will start with the basics and take you through the initial stages of this fun and creative craft. Each technique is clearly explained and accompanied by a stylish project to make, so that you can put your newly acquired knowledge into practice.

Projects include:

  • Tablet cover
  • Hot-water bottle cover
  • Striped hobo bag
  • Fingerless gauntlets
  • Beanie hat with felt corsage
  • Envelope clutch bag
  • Cabled placemats and coasters
  • Chunky lace cowl
  • Patchwork cushion cover

Demonstrate your new skills to friends and family with designs that include a hobo bag, beanie hat or clutch bag. Beginners will learn all the essentials, from how to hold needles, cast on and off, make a tension swatch and form the basic knit and purl stitches, to how to knit stripes, cable, rib and lace, plus shape their knitting and add buttonholes. Clear step-by-step illustrationsand beautifully shot photographs of the finished projects are included throughout, making it both practical and inspirational--the ideal book for want-to-be knitters!

Contributor Bio(s)


Tina Barrett was taught to knit by her grandmother and ever since has been passionate about creating her own gorgeous designs. That passion for knitting and design has grown and developed into a full-time career She now designs and contributes regularly to UK publications; Knitting magazine, Knit Today and Lets Knit. It was whilst pregnant, that Tina discovered the huge popularity of ethical baby products and came up with the idea for Natural Knits and Natural Crochet. Her quirky approach has proved hugely successful, and she has written several books for GMC Publications, including Knits for Dogs & Cats and Knitted Dinosaurs.