For those who enjoy working with their hands, Knitting: How to Knit and What to Knit is a free eBook that will take you through those winter months until you can get outside.
Published in 1884, this heavily illustrated book shows the beginner how to:
- Cast on stitches.
- Purl.
- Make a stocking (including the troublesome heel).
- Create detailed borders.
- Make squares for a bed spread.
- Knit lace edgings.
- Knit an afghan.
Obviously, there is room for practicing a wide range of skills here.
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When I learned to knit I had a person sitting beside me that I could imitate. But if that isn’t your case, this book will be useful for most.
Knitting is one of those life skills that can be useful on many levels:
- Learn a craft.
- Keep away from digital distractions.
- Make gifts that bless the family and community.
- Keep hands busy in wintertime.
Knitting can serve each of those purposes. And it’s free!
Free eBook
- Read online
- Various formats (EPUB, Kindle)
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