{"product_id":"how-to-start-knitting-by-brenda-lam","title":"How to Start Knitting by Brenda Lam","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSo you want to learn how to knit? About time! Enter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e your knitting era with self-taught knitwear designer Brenda Lam.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom casting on to casting off, learn the fundamentals of knitting and then create 10 fun, chunky projects to wear with pride.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearning 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:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEverything new knitters need to know\u003c\/strong\u003e, including yarns, tools, techniques and stitches;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTroubleshooting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esection, for when you're not quite sure where a stitch has gone wrong (we’ve all been there!);\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe basics on\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehow to read a pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a chapter on how to finish your work;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e10 colourful, chunky projects\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto test out your new skills, including some scrappy mittens or, if you’re feeling ambitious, a sweater vest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"chunky yarns at The Knit Lounge\" href=\"https:\/\/theknitlounge.com\/collections\/bulky-super-bulky-yarn\" target=\"_blank\"\u003echunky yarn\u003c\/a\u003e 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 \u003cem\u003estitches\u003c\/em\u003e... \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout Brenda Lam\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrenda Lam is a self-taught knitwear designer from Ottawa, Canada. She specializes in chunky yarn and sells her creations and patterns on her website, www.brendamadethis.ca. She has designed for brands like We Are Knitters, Wool and the Gang and Bettaknit. You can find her hiber-knitting on Instagram @beatificbrenda\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSearch Press\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBC Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e15 August 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN 13\/EAN:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e9781800923416\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e190x246 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e128\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Brenda Lam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56283258192251,"sku":null,"price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0797\/8814\/6968\/files\/How_to_Start_Knitting_by_Brenda_Lam.jpg?v=1780750450","url":"https:\/\/theknitlounge.com\/products\/how-to-start-knitting-by-brenda-lam","provider":"The Knit Lounge","version":"1.0","type":"link"}