Author(s): Betsy Hosegood

Crafts

Intended for everyone who's anyone is knitting, this fun and funky book is a celebration of the increasing popularity of this relaxing and creative craft. It contains everything from knitter's anecdotes, shopping advice and keen celebrity knitters, to a fascinating history of wonderful woolly fashions throughout the decades. It encourages current and would-be knit-chicks to pick up their needles and get clicking together in public. Glamorous, girly, and gift-sized, this original and inspirational book will appeal to knitters everywhere. Contents: Introduction; 1 Knitting unravelled; An entertaining look at the benefits and how it all began.; 2 Trailing yarns; Fascinating real-life knitting stories from all types of people.; 3 Shop till you drop; Find out where you should be buying yummy yarns and accessories and how to choose them.; 4 You're in good company; Shaking off the old image - celebrities that love to knit.; 5 Fashion parade; Includes examples of knitting from other cultures and woolly fashions from the 1920s to the present day.; 6 Now get clicking!; The basic techniques with pearls of wisdom along the way, as well as projects and advice on starting your own group; Index.