On Sale: Sep 23, 2014
Page Count: 296 pages
Publisher: Storey
ISBN-13: 9781612120409

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Whether you’re looking for a suitable substitute yarn, trying to modify a pattern, or fixing a mistake, Margaret Radcliffe offers proven advice that will help you solve all of your knitting quandaries.For knitters of all skill levels.

Filled with step-by-step photography and in-depth instructions, The Knowledgeable Knitter gives you the confidence and inspiration that will help you become a better, happier, and more confident knitter. With this definitive guide, you’ll not only learn how to adjust armholes and shape collars, but why certain techniques work best in different situations.

Master effective cast ons, bind off, and borders
Customize for perfect fit and personal taste
Choose yarn and swatching
Solve problems, fix mistakes

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Margaret Radcliffe is the author of The Essential Guide to Color Knitting Techniques, The Knowledgeable Knitter, and the bestsellers The Knitting Answer Book and Circular Knitting Workshop. She regularly teaches throughout the country about everything from beginner’s basics to knitting design. She is particularly interested in promoting creativity and independence in all knitters and maintains the website www.maggiesrags.com.

“In this treasure trove of knowledge gleaned from a lifetime of knitting, Radcliffe has dispensed with the usual “how-to” reference book and written a “why-to” guide instead. Brimming with sage advice, intriguing tips and tricks, and thoughtful considerations of every aspect of knitting, this book is a must-have for knitters of all levels who want to understand how to alter, control, and personalize their work… The book is chockfull of useful photographs and diagrams, and its clarity, detail, scope, and companionable tone make it an extraordinary reference and a delicious read.”
Publishers Weekly
“This book explains the why behind the how to of knitting. Imagine if the tiny little bit of information at the beginning of a knitting pattern was blown up into an almost 300-page reference book; that begins to explain The Knowledgeable Knitter.”
Knitty.com
“The ultimate resource for knitters who don’t just want to know how, but are also curious why, The Knowledgeable Knitter is the perfect blend of practical and theoretical information, organized in a logical, easy-to-understand manner."
Gwen Bortner, teacher and partner at EduKnit.com
“Takes knitters beyond rote knowledge and into a real understanding and mastery of the craft. If you’ve ever asked ‘but why...?,’ now you’ll know. Margaret will teach you things you never considered before.”
Edie Eckman, knit and crochet designer, author of The Crochet Answer Book
“Whether you are working from a published pattern or designing your own project, Margaret provides helpful and articulate advice all the way through every step of your project. The layout and illustrations are perfect for easy reference.”
Merike Saarniit, knitwear designer and teacher