{"product_id":"a-passion-for-knitting-step-by-step-illustrated-techniques-easy-contemporary-patterns-and-essential-resources-for-becoming-part-of-the-world-of-kni-paperback","title":"A Passion for Knitting: Step-By-Step Illustrated Techniques, Easy Contemporary Patterns, and Essential Resources for Becoming Part of the World of Kni - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eIlana Rabinowitz\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eNancy Thomas\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMelanie Falick\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe World of Knitting Right at Your Fingertips\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e More than a how-to book, \u003ci\u003eA Passion for Knitting\u003c\/i\u003e goes beyond teaching the craft and introduces readers to the culture of knitting. In Part I, you'll find fully illustrated instructions for learning stitches and mastering technique, presented with unprecedented clarity. They're so simple that you really can learn without a teacher. With this book in hand -- and no prior experience -- you will be able to knit a gorgeous sweater, scarf, or throw. \u003cbr\u003e Next, Part II welcomes new knitters to the worldwide knitting community, exploring the myriad benefits this popular craft has to offer. This section, unique among all other guides, invites readers to \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ci\u003eTap into the power of knitting as a means of reducing stress and expressing creativity \u003cbr\u003e Meet the design \"gurus\" and other stars of the knitting world \u003cbr\u003e Discover opportunities for fellowship and networking with other knitters in clubs, conventions, and unique cultural fiber tours to countries ranging from England to Peru \u003cbr\u003e Use their knitting skills to meaningfully support charities \u003cbr\u003e Learn about the fashion trends in knitting from Trisha Malcolm, editor in chief of\u003c\/i\u003e Vogue Knitting\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNancy J. Thomas\u003c\/b\u003e is editorial director at Lion Brand Yarn Company, the former editor of \u003ci\u003eVogue Knitting\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eKnitter's Magazine, \u003c\/i\u003e the founding editor of \u003ci\u003eFamily Circle Knitting, \u003c\/i\u003e and author of a nationally syndicated column called \"The NeedleWorks.\" Nancy also coauthored \u003ci\u003eVogue Knitting: The Ultimate Knitting Book.\u003c\/i\u003e She has appeared on television, including the \u003ci\u003eToday\u003c\/i\u003e show, to promote knitting and has hosted hand-knitting fashion shows around the country.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 288\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.65 x 9.23 x 7.48 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 06, 2002\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45602726379564,"sku":"9780684870694","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/smartsupplydeals.com\/products\/a-passion-for-knitting-step-by-step-illustrated-techniques-easy-contemporary-patterns-and-essential-resources-for-becoming-part-of-the-world-of-kni-paperback","provider":"Smart supply deals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}