Keep Calm Cast On
Author | : Erika Knight |
Publisher | : Quadrille Publishing Ltd |
Total Pages | : 190 |
Release | : 2011-11-07 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781849495936 |
ISBN-13 | : 1849495939 |
Rating | : 4/5 (939 Downloads) |
Download or read book Keep Calm Cast On written by Erika Knight and published by Quadrille Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2011-11-07 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Keep Calm and Cast On is a delightful pocket book full of quotes, quips and wit plus expert troubleshooting tips and techniques to keep the contemporary knitter calm in the face of a dropped stitch. The wise and often amusing quotes are compiled from a myriad of sources, including historical and contemporary essays, poems and fiction. Also included is a selection of previously unpublished quotes from contributors such as Kaffe Fassett, Jared Flood, Brandon Mably, Pip Lincolne and other luminaries of the knitting world. Knitting's calming properties are well documented, and interesting facts concerning the therapeutic benefits of practising this craft are interspersed amongst the quotes and technical tips, ensuring that this book is not just informative and humorous but also good for your well-being. Alongside the witticisms and fascinating facts is solid, practical advice designed to keep the knitter sane while all around them is unravelling. Erika will share her foolproof tips for making sure you don't get yourself into a tangle and that your knitting will go that much smoother.