Let's Knit - UK (2020-04)

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UPDATE YOUR READING LIST WITH

THESE INSPIRING TITLES!

This month’s focus... Knitting Knowledge

WARM HANDS

The saying may be “cold hands, warm heart” but

thanks to this exciting new release you can enjoy

the best of both worlds! Featuring 15 fresh designs

that you are destined to fall in love with, Warm

Hands offers both classic knits and interesting

new techniques. From delicate wristlets to pretty

fingerless gloves, there are so many gorgeous

projects for you to enjoy.

HIGHLIGHTS: The elbow-length

cabled gauntlets

Knitting Know-How by CICO Books

(CICO Books, £9.99)

This informative title has everything you need to

enhance your skillset and approach your projects

with a new-found confidence. It even includes tips

for experienced knitters who are tired of settling for

anything less than perfection. Don’t miss out on the

step-by-step instructions and clear colour artworks.

HIGHLIGHTS: The top tips for picking up

a dropped stitch

THE KNITTING

ANSWER BOOK

Margaret Radcliffe (Storey

Publishing, £10.99)

As the name suggests, this

handy guide offers an answer

to every possible question you

could have about knitting.

A brilliant book to have by your side as you tackle

your upcoming WIPs, it is an excellent reference

tool for both newbie knitters and experienced

crafters. Be it using circular needles or working a

magic loop, before long you’ll be able to do it all!

Must see: the informative section on

knitting in the round

LEARN TO KNIT

BLOCK BY BLOCK

Che Lam (Search

Press, £10.99)

Learning a new skill

can be incredibly

overwhelming, especially

when there are so

many elements for you to consider. If you

prefer to take things one step at a time,

you are going to love the clear and ordered

instructions in this book. Moving at your own

pace, you will progress from basic stitches

to more challenging techniques.

Must see: the helpful guide to lace work

THE KNOWLEDGEABLE

KNITTER

Margaret Radcliffe

(Storey Publishing,

£17.99)

Once you have mastered

the basics of knitting, it

is important that you are always striving

for more. After all, there are so many

exciting techniques for you to uncover!

Become the most knowledgeable knitter in

your crafting circle with this comprehensive

guide. Understand your work, correct your

mistakes and show off your skills!

Must see: learn how to customise your knits

Get creative with...

Our top pick...

by Alyssarhaye Graciano

(Page Street Publishing

Co., £16.99)

Whether you are already of

fan of working with bulky

yarns or you are yet to

uncover their benefits,

you need to get your hands on a copy of

Chunky Knits. Even as we move into the

warmer seasons the British weather ensures a

cosy scarf and hat duo will never go to waste,

plus this title features plenty of stylish and

durable knits that can be displayed in your

home all year round. Look no further for

quick and accessible projects!

Chunky knits

by Henry Le (GMC

Publications, £14.99)

If your collection of crafty

titles is solely focused

on knitting, now might be

the perfect time to think

outside the box. Stand out

from the crowd with these

super-cute pom-pom designs that are anything

but ordinary. Of course, you could make the

traditional embellishments for your knits, but you

could also have a whole lot of fun crafting emojis,

animals, fruit, motifs and so much more. With this

book in your life, the only limit is your imagination!

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Book

CHOICE

LEARN

SOMETHING

WITH...

Edited by Jeanette Sloan

and Kate Davies (KDD & Co, £22)