Brenda Lam
Search Press
15 August 2025
128
eBook - PDF
Non-Fiction/Crafts
ARC via Edelweiss
Learning to knit can be daunting, especially if you don't have a friend or family member to show you the ropes... what you need is a seasoned knitter by your side. Enter popular designer Brenda Lam, who will show you everything you need to know from the complete basics onwards. Discover:
• Everything new knitters need to know, including yarns, tools, techniques and stitches;
• A Troubleshooting section, for when you're not quite sure where a stitch has gone wrong (we’ve all been there!);
• The basics on how to read a pattern, and a chapter on how to finish your work;
• 10 colourful, chunky projects to test out your new skills, including some scrappy mittens or, if you’re feeling ambitious, a sweater vest.
The chunky yarn used in the projects is ideal for beginners as it knits up quickly; large stitches allow you to see clearly how your stitches are formed... and to identify when you make the odd mistake! With its witty and welcoming tone, this book is perfect if you're looking to take your first step into knitting. Brenda's easy-to-understand tutorials are written in a light-hearted tone, sprinkled with humour, from sassy sidebars to awful jokes that’ll have you in stitches...
My mother taught me to knit as a child, but it's been years since I last attempted it. I have done crochet in the interim, but recently I was given some knitting needles, so I thought it would be good to remind myself how to do it, at which point I saw How to Start Knitting by Brenda Lam available for review. This is a great resource if you are completely new to knitting or, like me, returning after a long break. The book gives you all the information you need to get started. I loved the use of illustrations rather than photos showing you the steps to complete the stitches as it allowed the relevant parts of the yarn to be coloured to highlight where the needle/yarn needed to go, which can be unclear in a photo. After explaining the basics, the book moves onto patterns for some simple projects, so you can get straight into crafting. I haven't tried any of the patterns yet, but they looked well explained and easy to follow. I am giving this book 4.5 stars.
I received this book as a free eBook ARC via Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review.
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