Knitting in Plain English, Updated Edition

Maggie Righetti

St. Martin's Press, Apr 17, 2007 - Crafts & Hobbies - 282 pages

The first edition of this indispensable classic gave knitters easy-to-follow (and fun-to-read) advice on producing the knits of their dreams. Drawing on decades of experience as a knitting instructor and designer, Maggie Righetti offered step-by-step directions on avoiding common mistakes and getting out of tricky spots.
 
Now, in this completely updated and revised version, Righetti gives readers what they've asked for: advice on making all different garments, working with new patterns and different kinds of yarn, and even an introduction to her own legendary history. Neither aggressively hip nor bafflingly encyclopedic, Knitting in Plain English offers basic principles that will make any project---from a basic blanket to an intricate sweater---rewarding.
 
Having Knitting in Plain English on the shelf is like having your own knitting teacher available to help at all times with any thorny problem.

What people are saying

Review: Knitting in Plain English

User Review  - Evie - Goodreads

This is a clear guide to useful stuff about knitting. It had tips about things I thought I already, but I jumped up in the air to find a such clear explanations. The BEST guide to the vexed issue of gauge that I've seen!

Review: Knitting in Plain English

User Review  - M2t2 - Goodreads

Great reference. Wish it had more pictures! May consider purchasing it.

About the author

Maggie Righetti, a certified knitting and crochet instructor, is the author of Crocheting in Plain English and Sweater Design in Plain English. She lives in Southern California.

Bibliographic information

• Title: Knitting in Plain English, Updated Edition
• Author: Maggie Righetti
• Edition: 2, illustrated, revised
• Publisher: St. Martin's Press, 2007
• ISBN: 0312353537, 9780312353537
• Length: 282 pages
• Subjects: Crafts & Hobbies / Needlework / Knitting