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The Cool Girl's Guide to Knitting

*Everything the beginner knitter needs to know

*Why knit? Why join a knit group? How to start your own knit group

*What you'll need to get started on what might turn out to be a lifetime's passion

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*Step-by-step practical guide teaches how to knit in easy, jargon-free language

*Troubleshooting section explains how to avoid the mistakes that you are definitely going to make

*20 funky patterns for you to follow

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adult

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