If you are trying to learn how to knit i would highly recommend getting a copy of this book as well as all of the other books written by sally melville. This jampacked stitch bible begins with a guide to the best tools and equipment, detailed instructions on how to knit, and information on reading stitch diagrams and understanding knitting abbreviations. See all books authored by sally melville, including the knitting experience. January 2002 suggested yarn garnstudio drops angoratweed. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. This book has dated a bit but some of the information is invaluable. This one covers the first steps, especially casting on and the knit stitch. There was a book that resulted, sally melville styles. This is the space where you are to hear about me, sally melvilleknitting designer teacher author.
The purl stitch, becoming intuitive sally melville, alexis xenakis on. I couldnt be more delighted with what the came in the mail. The knitting revolution focuses on the knit stitch with introductory chapters. She explores colour theory quite well in the beginning of the book and also shows where the colours come on a colourwheel the first chapter uses mostly garter stitch jessicas jacket blocky childrens dropshouldered jacket with a rainbow of stripes. I suggest you get this book and the second book in the series the purl stitch at the same time. She felt that sally melville s book was truly appropriate for a beginner, whereas the gorgeous sweater book needs an interpreter for the beginner. Pdf knitting experience book 1 the knit stitch download. The knit stitch, and the knitting experience, book 2. After you pick up and knit 14 stitches, you will have a center back space between the flaps of 10 stitches. The knitting experience may not cover everything about knitting.
Gather inspiration, design looks, and knit 15 fashionable pr. Despite the many varied patterns in melville s book, knowing only the knit stitch is very limiting. These spaces are usually written by people other t. We have new and used copies available, in 0 edition starting at. Sally melville teaches knitting and is the author of sally melville styles. The knit stitch left off, this primer on the purl stitch uses clear, stepbystep photographs to guide beginner knitters through unique knitting projects. Sally melvilles patterns are easy to follow, fun to knit and her books have a great section that teaches new skills. Einstein coat by sally melville published in the knitting. Sally melville motherdaughter knits authors writers. What is revolutionary about knitting today is who is knitting, what they are. Einstein jacket or coat sally melville s knitting experience book one bulky weight yarn on us approx. I suggest you get this book and the second book in the series the purl stitch. The purl stitch knitting experience series, and more on. Sally melville styles a unique and elegant approach to your yarn collection, xrx 1998.
Its a fun class in which we discover that we share similar issues with other knitters and always have more to learn. A natural progression of skills is taught, and each skill is punctuated by a knitting project, enabling new knitters to create an entire. Aug, 20 einstein coat by sally melville published in the knitting experience. This primer is the closest thing to a knitting coach between two covers. Dec 09, 2011 sally melville of canada teaches knitting, has articles published in knitting magazines, travels to hold instructional seminars, and writes books to help novices and advanced knitters. In the knitting experience, sally melville combines everything you need to know with everything you want to. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Loved the book bought the first one and it really got me into knitting this one is the same simple concepts but for purl.
Alexis xenakis teaches the techniques of knitting, including materials, equipment, stitches, increasing and decreasing, and preventing and fixing mistakes, and includes patterns for dozens of projects. Now ill have to make room for the purl stitch as well. A unique and elegant approach to your yarn collection and the knitting experience. The power and the glory 2005 and sally melville styles 1998. Called the notknitround scarf to distinguish it from the knit round scarf in the knit stitch. This piece was inspired by a favourite e e cummings poem. The knit stitch the knitting experience, and the knitting experience.
This is a great book called to have in your knitting book collection. Author sally melville manages to convey her enthusiasm for knitting throughout this book. The knitting experience, book 2, the purl stitch xrx, 2003 as some of you know, most of the purl stitch was done before the knit stitch was photographed. The knit stitch has 1 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Sally melville author of the knitting experience book 1. Melville has taken a different approach, in that she has divided her knitting tutorial into several volumes. Basic vest that can be worn asknitted, or fulled a process that deliberately shrinks wool to make a more feltlike fabric. Good instructions, easy patterns, great for a new knitter. The knit stitch by sally melville patterns the knitting experience. Adapting and drafting knitting patterns for great knitwear. I have finally created a real blog that you can subscribe to.
Elaine rowley and alexis xenakis lives in sioux falls, south dakota. The first section introduces basic combinations of knit and purl. Of sally s knitting series books, this one is the best. The knitting experience focuses on the knit stitch. Sally melvilles newest book mother daughter knits was just released by potter craftrandom house. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read warm knits, cool gifts. A natural progression of skills is taught, and each skill is. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. I have several knitting books, and the only one that has stayed in my knitting bag has been the knit stitch. The purl stitch becoming intuitive notknitround scarf.
Sally melville books list of books by author sally melville. Her knitting books have sold more than 100,000 copies and when the purl. I did send a cover letter with the coat, and i have included a portion of it here. The fact that this book has a relatively narrow focus means that it is able to cover its topics in much more detail. The purl stitch becoming intuitive by sally melville and alexis xenakis jan 1, 2006 perfect paperback. Great patterns for both beginner and experienced knitters. Celebrate the love of knitting and family with more than 35 charming designs ebook written by sally melville, caddy melville ledbetter.
This is a great book for several levels of knitting. I really, really want to make this, though i refuse to put a lot of work into it unless i can make it in a smaller size than i am now. This primer is the closest thing between 2 covers to a knitting coach. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Sally melville s newest book mother daughter knits was just released by potter craftrandom house. With introductory chapters titled the basics of knitting, what you need to know before you begin a project, and so youre ready to start knitting, this primer is the closest thing between two covers to a knitting coach. Knitty is a free webonly knitting magazine with a sense of humour.
I took the book out of the library because of the great classic patterns contained in it, even though i was somewhat skeptical about an entire book dedicated to the purl stitch. Discover book depositorys huge selection of sally melville books online. In the knitting experience, sally melville combines everything you need to know with everything you want to make. Her other two knit stitch, and purl stitch could easily be covered by getting the big vogue knitting book, but this one really excels at explaining how to add color to your knitting. The knit stitch pdf a learnto knit book thats not just for beginners. Sally melville craft cruises knitting instructors crocheting. The knitting experience, book 1, the knit stitch, xrx 2002. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Sally will address each participants questions, drawing from over 50 years of knitting and 30 years of teaching. The knit stitch by sally melville online at alibris. This book teaches the techniques of knitting, including materials, equipment, stitches, increasing and decreasing, and preventing and fixing mistakes, and includes patterns for dozens of projects. Celebrate the love of knitting and family with more. Its all about the knit stitch nothing about purls until the next book. Aug 06, 2016 which you can see at right, and which i wrote about in my post in praise of tedium, and it reminded me of the work i did on leftovers20 years agothat started my professional knittingteacherauthor career.
I recomend this book to my begining knitters, the joels scarf is a great first project very colorful and just fun. I am offering free knitters graph paper to anyone who emails and asks. A unique and elegant approach to your yarn collection, the knitting experience, book 1. Nov 01, 2002 i ordered this book sight unseen based on the strength of sally s previous book styles. This is the space where you are to hear about me, sally melville knitting designer teacher author. Book 1 the knit stitch by sally melville, 97818937628, download free ebooks, download free pdf epub ebook. This book provides very detailed photographs and explanations on performing the purl stitch. Knitting experience the knit stitch book 1 inspiration.
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