An otherwise finely crafted piece of hand-knitting can often be spoiled by the finishing details. This book is designed to show you how to give a professional finish to your work. There are things you need to consider before you even cast on the first stitch, what to do while actually knitting the garment, and finally the techniques you need to know to put the garment together. Now you can learn the shortcuts and, even more important, where not to...
I bought this book paired with Encyclopedia of Knitting Techniques, which I have also reviewed. I think they make a great pair as they each remedy lacks in the other. This book is divided into chapters based on category of technique - pattern altering, knitting techniques, garment assembly, altering garments, and embellishments. It makes it easy to check different possible techniques with each other, such as different seams,...
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I have had some experience with knitting, but not too much. This book is great if you want to add a professional touch to your garments. The chapters about assembly and altering are just great. The patterns are few and very basic indeed, but that's the point with books for beginners, isn't it?
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I gave this as a gift to a seasoned knitter. She really wanted a book on finishing, that always seems to be the hardest part of knitting. She says that she really really likes it. So it must be a good one.
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