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Knitting in Plain English - (Knit & Crochet) 2nd Edition by Maggie Righetti (Paperback)

Knitting in Plain English - (Knit & Crochet) 2nd Edition by  Maggie Righetti (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>In this revised edition, Righetti gives readers expert advice on making different types of garments as well as working with new patterns and different kinds of yarn. Her easy-to-understand instructions offer basic principles that make any project rewarding.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>The first edition of this indispensable classic gave knitters easy-to-follow (and fun-to-read) advice on producing the knits of their dreams. Drawing on decades of experience as a knitting instructor and designer, Maggie Righetti offered step-by-step directions on avoiding common mistakes and getting out of tricky spots. <p/>Now, in this completely updated and revised version, Righetti gives readers what they've asked for: advice on making all different garments, working with new patterns and different kinds of yarn, and even an introduction to her own legendary history. Neither aggressively hip nor bafflingly encyclopedic, <i> Knitting in Plain English </i>offers basic principles that will make any project---from a basic blanket to an intricate sweater---rewarding. <p/>Having<i> Knitting in Plain English </i>on the shelf is like having the gift of your own knitting teacher available to help at all times with any thorny problem.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>"A wonderfully down-to-earth, humorous, practical, and realistic book for the beginner and intermediate knitter...Recommended for all craft collections." --<i>Library Journal</i> <p/>"Clearly written and answers some of your most-asked questions." --<i>Family Circle</i> <p/>"An eminently practical compendium of knitting advice...written in an enjoyable conversational tone...A solid how-to." --<i>Booklist</i></p><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p><b>Maggie Righetti</b>, a certified knitting and crochet instructor, is the author of<i> Crocheting in Plain English </i>and<i> Sweater Design in Plain English.</i> She lives in Southern California.</p>

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