Knitter'S Handbook

Born in Spain, much of Montse Stanley's life was absorbed by her passion for handknitting. She contributed to many publications and had a regular column in the trade magazine, the Knitting and Haberdashery Review. She became a household name in the knitting world, known for her flair, technical mastery and innovation in design. Sadly, Montse died in 1999.

Introduction How to Use this Book Part One - Basics: understanding stitches, rows and rounds, equipment, yarns, and aftercare Part Two - Get Clicking: casting on and off according to fabric or garment; ways of increasing and decreasing; cable stitch and raised patterns; buttonholes and pockets; using different colours Part Three - Final Touches: order of finishing, shaping and blocking, grafting, seams and joins, edging and fastenings; making additions and embroidery Part Four - Pattern Instructions: How to understand diagrams; making up your own Part Five Help!: Coping with dropped stitches and other mishaps Index