![]() ![]() Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 0.Publisher: Dover Publications (October 1, 1981).Series: Dover Knitting, Crochet, Tatting, Lace.This corrected edition of the Knitter's Almanac will provide at the very least a year's worth of knitting pleasure to intermediate and advanced knitters and may even help stimulate a knitting passion. Zimmerman's hints (such as how to measure gauge when working a pattern and tips for baby's items) help ease the way and will instruct even the most experienced knitter. She enthusiastically championed Continental knitting, where the working yarn is carried in the left hand, as opposed to the English or American style where the working yarn is carried. She revolutionized the modern practice of knitting through her books and instructional series on American public television. An influential knitting pattern designer, teacher, and writer, Elizabeth Zimmermann advocated knitting techniques to speed progress and simplify pattern creation. The knitter may easily adapt the designs at will, creating new, individual projects. Elizabeth Zimmermann (9 August 1910 30 November 1999) was a British-born hand knitting teacher and designer. ![]() Her patterns are "classic," historically suited to wool, thus remaining ever-fashionable as well as tasteful and attractive. Zimmerman works step by step with the reader, suggesting alternative methods and ideas as she goes. ![]()
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