Perfect for beginners this mini guide, will help you build your skills and confidence on the essentials of knitting.

ISBN 9781800920729
Publisher Search Press
Format BC Paperback
Dimensions 127mm x 180mm
Page Extent 128
Pub Date March 2023

From best-selling author and crafting queen Claire Gelder, this gorgeous mini guide is packed full of knitting know-how, practical illustrations and comes with four simple projects.

Perfect for complete beginners, Claire clearly explains everything you need to know about knitting: how to read a ball band, how to get tension correct, how to choose needles and yarns, how to cast on and how to read abbreviations and knitting patterns. It is structured as a simple three-step course that will help you progress from bronze to gold as your skills and confidence grow. Start with the basic stitches and simple joining, build up a few more stitches for your collection, then finally add in some simple shaping and some pompoms. Before you know it you'll be knitting a garter stitch scarf, herringbone stitch blanket, a loop stitch cushion and a pompom hat.

Filled with positive affirmations and beautifully illustrated, this wonderful book is a perfect introduction to knitting for a complete beginner.

About Claire Gelder
Claire Gelder loves all things handmade, woven and crafted, and has enjoyed crafting for relaxation and creativity for over twenty years.

In 2015, she left her role as an NHS Director to launch Wool Couture, a business specialising in knitting, crochet, weaving and macramé. Her DIY craft kits quickly reached major retailers such as John Lewis, and in 2017 she secured two investors on Dragons’ Den to help grow her brand and share her passion for crafting with a wider audience. She brings a modern twist to traditional crafts by using giant, chunky yarns and oversized knitting needles made in her own factory.

Alongside her entrepreneurial success, Claire is a strong advocate for the therapeutic benefits of craft and its positive impact on mental health and wellbeing.

Claire lives in Wakefield, UK, where she continues to celebrate and contribute to Yorkshire’s rich textile heritage. Her website is www.woolcouturecompany.com.