--- product_id: 48291855 title: "Knitting for the Absolute Beginner (Absolute Beginner Craft)" price: "£15.17" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/48291855-knitting-for-the-absolute-beginner-absolute-beginner-craft store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Compact, portable size Fold-out reference flap Wire-bound for hands-free use Knitting for the Absolute Beginner (Absolute Beginner Craft) **Price:** £15.17 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🧶 Unlock your inner artisan—knit your way to cozy chic! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Knitting for the Absolute Beginner (Absolute Beginner Craft) - **How much does it cost?** £15.17 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/48291855-knitting-for-the-absolute-beginner-absolute-beginner-craft) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Hands-Free Learning:** Wire-bound design keeps pages open flat, so your hands stay free for crafting perfection. - • **Knitting Made Effortless:** Step-by-step photos and simple instructions guide you from scarf to cable-knit cardigan with ease. - • **Timeless Designs for All Ages:** Projects range from playful kids’ scarves to sophisticated adult cardigans—knit your style. - • **Designed for On-the-Go Creativity:** Compact, bag-friendly format means you can knit anywhere, anytime—never miss a stitch. - • **Quick Reference at Your Fingertips:** Fold-out flap with all pattern abbreviations ensures you’re never stuck mid-project. ## Overview Knitting for the Absolute Beginner is a compact, wire-bound guidebook designed for easy, hands-free knitting and crochet learning. Featuring clear step-by-step photos, simple instructions, and a handy fold-out reference flap, it empowers beginners to create stylish projects from scarves to cable-knit cardigans. Perfectly portable and crafted in the USA, this book is a must-have for anyone eager to join the thriving community of modern knitters. ## Description Previously published as The Beginner’s Guide to Knitting (978-1-90397-583-1), this popular book has been given a completely new and updated look. Now in a handy small format that fits comfortably in a bag and wire-bound so that it lies open while you are working, it also has a useful fold-out flap at the back that provides a quick and easy reference to all the abbreviations used in the patterns. All the essential techniques are covered, including basic garter and stocking stitch, casting on and casting off, and increasing and decreasing, all clearly explained using step-by-step photographs and simple instructions. Alison's designs have a timeless appeal that will delight knitters of all ages, and there are projects for children as well as adults. Within a few pages you will be knitting a fabulous stripy scarf, and by the end of the book you will be able to knit yourself a gorgeous cable-knit cardigan! Packed full of helpful tips and simple projects, this is a 'must-have' book for anyone who would love to knit but doesn't know how to. Review: Great book to learn to knit - Great book got it for my friend so she could start to knit Review: A fantastic handy book - I hadn't knitted for a few years, so I bought this book to remind me how to do certain stitches etc, its very easy to follow and had good photos to show you exactly how to do things. The book is exactly what I needed for a quick reference/reminder. I thoroughly recommend this book. ## Features - Suitable for knitting and crochet projects - Not suitable for children under three years - Made in USA - Designed for easy usage and storage ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 73,477 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 98 in Knitting (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 1,350 Reviews | ## Images ![Knitting for the Absolute Beginner (Absolute Beginner Craft) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81N0Lx+QQXL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great book to learn to knit *by J***N on 29 March 2025* Great book got it for my friend so she could start to knit ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A fantastic handy book *by S***N on 26 March 2025* I hadn't knitted for a few years, so I bought this book to remind me how to do certain stitches etc, its very easy to follow and had good photos to show you exactly how to do things. The book is exactly what I needed for a quick reference/reminder. I thoroughly recommend this book. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Handy size. *by A***A on 25 November 2016* Lovely book. Lovely handy size , simple explanations. Only thing I don't like about it is that Alison tell you a branded wool to use ( Rowan wool) and the first project I pulled up I did a search for the specific wool only to find it had been discontinued! I wish she'd given more open suggestions for the wool like weight and general type . It took me quite some time to find a similar wool based on ball weight and length. ## Frequently Bought Together - Knitting for the Absolute Beginner (Absolute Beginner Craft) - First Time Knitting (First Time, 2) (Volume 2) - Knitting Tips & Techniques --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/48291855-knitting-for-the-absolute-beginner-absolute-beginner-craft](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/48291855-knitting-for-the-absolute-beginner-absolute-beginner-craft) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-06-24*