Vogue Knitting: The Ultimate Knitting Book

No matter what level knitter you are, you need this book at arm's reach. Packed full of information you'll use over and over, this comprehensive book covers the history of knitting, knitting supplies, basic techniques, precise explanations of knitting instructions, error correction, circular and double-pointed knitting, color knitting, professional blocking, assembling and finishing techniques, care and treatment of the finished product, a 120-stitch dictionary, designing projects and embellishments. Whew! With as much attention given to organization as to content, this book has several special features that make it user friendly. Chapters are color-coded and chapter openers have quick, thorough overviews of techniques contained within. Most pages display a running cross-reference at the bottom to help you find more detailed information in a jiffy. And color boxes are sprinkled throughout highlighting charts, lists and tricks of the trade. What more could you ask for? 16 projects - 280 color pages.