Knitting with Needles: Illustrated Basic Course (Vyazanie spitsami : illyustrirovannyy bazovyy kurs : 9 podrobnykh master-klassov)

This is a true encyclopedia for the modern knitter, created with love, experience, and attention to detail. Whether you are just picking up needles for the first time or are already confidently knitting but want to deepen your knowledge, this book will be your personal guide to the world of mindful, stylish, and inspiring knitting.
The author, Daria Chichimova, a blogger with 30 years of knitting experience, a teacher, and a popular video course author, has gathered in one book everything that helps not just to knit, but to understand what and why you are doing it.

Who this book is for:
- For absolute beginners who have never held needles in their hands.
- For enthusiasts who want to transition from knitting according to someone else's descriptions to mindful knitting.
- For advanced knitters who want to structure their knowledge and master more techniques and directions.
- For creative people who love to learn new things and appreciate beautiful, clear books.

What you will gain:
- A complete understanding of materials and tools: from modern types of yarn to auxiliary tools.
- Skills in working with basic knitting techniques — knit and purl stitches, decreases and increases, brioche stitches, and circular knitting.
- Confidence in reading patterns and working with instructions.
- Knowledge of multicolored knitting: fair isle, intarsia, mosaic, entrelac.
- Mastery of decorative techniques — pom-poms, cords, fringe, tassels, knitting with beads.
- The ability to correct mistakes, adjust tension, frog, and even work with recycled yarn.
- Skills in caring for finished products: washing, blocking, steam treatment.
- 9 detailed master classes: from a simple headband to a stylish cardigan.

Why this book:
- Maximum practice and details — everything you need to start and grow.
- A modern, inspiring approach — without outdated terms and "grandma's" horror stories.
- Perfect presentation of material — clear, beautiful, sequential, with step-by-step photos.
- Relevant Russian brands of yarn and tools — everything can be easily found and purchased.
- An inspiring presentation — you will want to read, enjoy learning, and find joy in knitting!