Knits & pieces : a knitting miscellany by Holke, Danielle, author instant download

Knits & pieces : a knitting miscellany by Holke, Danielle, author instant download

208 pages : 19 cm, \"Knits & Pieces is a definitive and entertaining illustrated guide to one of the world's most popular crafts, knitting. Revisit its earliest traces, uncover the useful (and the not-so-useful), the historical, the humourous ... and discover how this universal craft often brings out the best in people, from knitting for soldiers' comforts during conflict and making warm woollies for charity to community yarn bombing. Complete with several iconic knitting patterns, Knits & Pieces is a must-have for both the yarn enthusiast and the casual crafter.\"--Publisher description, Includes bibliographical references, The history of knitting -- Knitting tools, fibre, and jargon -- Different style and types of knitting -- Around the world in 80 stitches -- Why do people knit? -- Knitting in popular culture today -- Knitter's resources