Knitting Details, Start to Finish: A Handbook of Simple Tricks, Creative Solutions, and Finishing Techniques - Hardcover

Knitters who appreciate the hows and whys behind knitting will be drawn to the technical information. Library Journal, April 2017

Detail is the key to this book. If you like to see as well as read how knitting techniques work and appear, take a look at this book. Are you curious about cast-on? Not just which cast-on is stretchy, but what makes it that way and what bind off to pair it with? What about edge stitches? Why should you use a different edge stitch for edges that will be joined and edges that won't be joined? And would you like to see large photos of swatches shows several different methods on swatches?

This kind of deep dive into knitting technique runs through this whole book. Lots of samples, words, drawings, and photos, and in some swatches, she brilliantly carries along carries a contrasting sewing thread so you can see exactly what going on in the stitches.

This book covers the intricacies of casting on, binding off, edge stitches, ribbing, edges for various parts of garments, increases, decreases, Kitchener stitch, shoulders, necklines, setting-in sleeves, short rows, knitting in the round and stranded knitting. Plus there are quick tips sprinkled throughout the book.

If you like to learn and think about different ways of improving the details of your knitting, add this book to your library. www.knitty.com Fall 2017

The concept: Overcome knitting's devilish details armed with this treasure-trove of knowledge, which includes clever tricks and solutions for every problem, from casting on to weaving in ends. Photo finish: This book leaves no stone unturned. Each technique explanation is accompanied by illustrations and/or color photos. Newbie-friendly? Geared more toward the maker who is comfortable with improvisation, this is still a great resource for all knitters to have in their knitting arsenals. Choosing your own adventure: If you're looking to experiment with changing up a pattern to suit your preferences, this book is a great jumping-off point. Techniques: A wide variety of methods for casting on, binding off, edging, increasing and decreasing, ribbing, seaming, shaping for necks and armholes, short rows and more. Knit Simple Magazine

Knitting is a fun, relaxing hobby until you meet the devil in the details! What kind of cast-on should you use firm and stable, or flexible and stretchy? Will your edge stitches be hidden by seams or bands, or is the evenness of your cuffs at stake? Are you ever going to be able to figure out how to attach this sleeve without any funny bumps popping up at the shoulder? Knitting Details, Start to Finish answers the questions you never even knew you needed to ask. Discover the ease of planning your projects before you begin to save you headaches later; learn tips and tricks to help you fix small errors and mistakes during finishing; try out a variety of cast-on and bind-off techniques, edgings, and finishing strategies. With clear illustrations, full-color photographs of sample swatches, and a detailed table of contents to help you find exactly what you're looking for, this book is sure to become an essential part of any knitter’s library. Be curious and dare to challenge yourself with this handbook at your side.