The Bestselling Guide to Knitting is Back!
(HOBOKEN, NJ) October 1, 2008 – The expanded and refreshed second edition of Knitting For Dummies® (Wiley, 978-0-470-28747-7, $21.99) features tons of new and revised material, including:
· a new section on knitting on the web (blogs, e-zines, and websites)
· a new chapter on felting knitted projects (which has become very popular among beginners)
· new sample/practice projects and patterns
Knitting For Dummies, 2nd Edition is for those new to knitting who are looking for a great introductory guide, as well as those already familiar with the craft looking for an easy-to-read, fun reference that introduces them to new projects and techniques. This second edition provides the latest information, techniques, and resources to readers, and includes how-to instructions for every design in the book.
About the Authors:
Pam Allen has been designing sweaters since 1985. Her patterns appear in Vogue Knitting, Family Circle, and Women's Day, among other publications. She is the author of the best-selling first edition of Knitting For Dummies.
Shannon Okey is the author of nearly a dozen books on knitting and other fiber arts, a columnist for Knit.1 magazine, and a frequent contributor to other craft magazines. She hosts a call-in podcast about knitting and has appeared on many television shows, including Knitty Gritty, Uncommon Threads and Crafters Coast to Coast. Okey can be found online at
www.knitgrrl.com.
Tracy Barr has served as editor, editorial manager, writer, and consultant for the For Dummies® series for many years.
