Learn to Knit the Easy Way : Chunky Yarns, Big Needles, 16 Fabulous Projects

Learn to Knit the Easy Way opens the door for budding knitting enthusiasts! Featuring comprehensive, introductory lessons for beginners who want to learn the technique of working with chunky yarns with larger needles. You'll learn nine key techniques such as knit-and-purl, cast-on and cast-off methods, knitting in the round, increases and decreases, and picking up new stitches from lifelong needle crafting enthusiast, designer and instructor Val Pierce. Val distills her established teaching methods into a single easy-to-understand resource. Want to know the basic stitches? It's all here, including garter, stockinette, ribbing, cables, and seed. Want answers to basic questions so you can troubleshoot your way through your first knitting experiences? As a teacher of both new and intermediate students, Val Pierce can help. You'll also find 15 great knitting projects within, including beanies, mittens, blankets, cowls, socks, wall hanging, sweater vests, oversized knit sweaters, and even a cardigan! Whether you're buying it for yourself or as a gift for the aspiring knitter in your life, it's the perfect introduction for someone who's always wanted to learn to knit with chunky yarns the easy way.