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 enlarge | Author: Nancie M. Wiseman
Publisher: Martingale and Company
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  54 reviews
Sales Rank: 12318
Media: Spiral-bound
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Pages: 128
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.1
Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 6.2 x 0.7
ISBN: 156477452X
Dewey Decimal Number: 746.432
EAN: 9781564774521
ASIN: 156477452X
Publication Date: October 2002
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 Basic for some; just right for others December 13, 2003
34 out of 35 found this review helpful
The way a garment is finished is often what distinguishes a professional-looking product from one that looks "hand made" in the bad sense of the term. You can find information on finishing techniques in most knitting references, but you have to wade through lots of other material to find it. This book focuses only on finishing and provides multiple options for many of the basic aspects of construction--from casting on to binding off and beyond. The illustrations are clear and the author let you know the pluses and minuses of each technique. Much of this information may seem basic to expert knitters, but it's knowledge that many knitters acquire through trial and error (with the emphasis on error). It's nice to have the options listed in one place, even if the pros & cons lists get repetitive. I wish that Wiseman had included some material on blocking as well, but that information is available elsewhere. Even so, this is a nice little book, small enough to be carried around with your projects, but big enough to be easily read.
 A must have book. December 9, 2003
15 out of 15 found this review helpful
I have been knitting for 43 years and was surprised by how much I still had to learn when I read Wiseman's book. This book is a must have book for every knitter's library. Well written, every technique explained in the book is easy to execute. In many cases several different methods for doing a particular technique are given with recommendations for when each one should be used. With this book in your knitting basket you will never be afraid to try a new and challenging pattern again.
Step-by-step color photos compliment lay-flat binding October 14, 2003
3 out of 5 found this review helpful
Nancie Wiseman's Knitter's Book Of Finishing Techniques offers over fifty expert techniques to cover increases, decreases, seam problems, and to enhance decorative finishes. Step-by-step color photos compliment lay-flat binding and tips on how to produce professional, polished results.
Indispensible and portable! September 28, 2003
26 out of 26 found this review helpful
I use this book every time I knit. Well, maybe not every time I pick up my knitting, but I refer to it at least once, and usually multiple times, for every piece I make. I think I use it more than any other book I have. Some books are too big or have too much information. Others are too brief or only show one approach. This book is just right.In addition to showing you how to cast on, weave a seam, increase, or whatever, the author tells you the advantages and disadvantages of each available method. Need to sew a seam? There are 13 different styles, from basic stockinette to sleeves to patch pockets. Her directions for the tubular cast-on, increases, buttonholes, short rows, kitchener stitch bind-off, and so forth, are clear, concise and usually all on one page with a color picture. The one drawback: No index! But usually you can find what you want using the table of contents. From start to finish, this book will make your life easier with each thing you knit!
 too little information July 20, 2003
25 out of 38 found this review helpful
This book has many detailed pictures and instructions on cast-on, cast-off, increase and decrease techiques.. which is great.HOWEVER, not enough information on the FINISHING techique. If you really wanna learn the finishing skill, your money will be better spent if you buy another book. The author's pros and cons comment on the different knitting techniques are great, but can be repetitive
(eg. Three needle bind-off. Cons: require three needles... DUH!)
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