No Needles Knitting
Easy Techniques and Projects for Making Quick and Cozy Modern Knits by Hand
Published on 13. November 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
128 pages
978-0-7603-9675-9 (ISBN)
Description
Discover the ease and fun of knitting without needles!
No Needles Knitting by craft influencer Vickie Howell revolutionizes yarn crafting with techniques that require no knitting needles. Using just your hands and chunky yarns, you can create stunning pieces for both fashion and home decor. Whether you're a total beginner or a seasoned knitter looking for new approaches to fiber crafting, this book offers everything you need to explore hands-only knitting.
Learn two popular techniques-tube and flat knitting-and enjoy making accessories, wearables, and even home decor items like pillows and baskets. QR codes accompany key techniques and projects, linking to video tutorials for added guidance that makes everything clear and accessible.
Easy hands-on techniques: No needles-or knitting experience-required.
Stylish, quick projects: From simple scarves to stylish wearables to cozy blankets, working with chunky yarns lets you complete projects in hours, not days.
Comprehensive guide: Step-by-step photos and online tutorials for confidence at every stage.
Craft party, anyone? Even your least crafty friends can join in and leave the get-together with a finished project!
Dive into a new world of knitting that's accessible, trendy, and fun with No Needles Knitting!
No Needles Knitting by craft influencer Vickie Howell revolutionizes yarn crafting with techniques that require no knitting needles. Using just your hands and chunky yarns, you can create stunning pieces for both fashion and home decor. Whether you're a total beginner or a seasoned knitter looking for new approaches to fiber crafting, this book offers everything you need to explore hands-only knitting.
Learn two popular techniques-tube and flat knitting-and enjoy making accessories, wearables, and even home decor items like pillows and baskets. QR codes accompany key techniques and projects, linking to video tutorials for added guidance that makes everything clear and accessible.
Easy hands-on techniques: No needles-or knitting experience-required.
Stylish, quick projects: From simple scarves to stylish wearables to cozy blankets, working with chunky yarns lets you complete projects in hours, not days.
Comprehensive guide: Step-by-step photos and online tutorials for confidence at every stage.
Craft party, anyone? Even your least crafty friends can join in and leave the get-together with a finished project!
Dive into a new world of knitting that's accessible, trendy, and fun with No Needles Knitting!
Reviews / Votes
"This fun guide from knit and crochet designer Howell (The Knit Vibe) shows how to create stylish wearables and decor with only chunky yarn and a pair of hands." * Publisher's Weekly *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
color photos
Dimensions
Height: 277 mm
Width: 212 mm
Thickness: 9 mm
Weight
538 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7603-9675-9 (9780760396759)
Copyright in bibliographic data and cover images is held by Nielsen Book Services Limited or by the publishers or by their respective licensors: all rights reserved.
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Vickie Howell
No Needles Knitting
Easy Techniques and Projects for Making Quick and Cozy Modern Knits by Hand
E-Book
11/2025
Quarry Books
€22.49
Available for download
Person
Vickie Howell is an award-winning, Austin, Texas-based broadcaster, author, designer, and entrepreneur. Her career began as the host of the wildly popular DIY Network show Knitty Gritty.
Over the two decades since the show's inception-through various other television programs, YouTube videos, online courses, conference tours, books, a subscription box business, and the supportive, skill-building oasis Stitchwell Social Club-she has had the privilege of teaching hundreds of thousands of stitchers new yarn-y skills.
Vickie's mission is to empower people through community building and encourage them to lean into creativity by making DIY totally doable. Join her @vickiehowell.
Over the two decades since the show's inception-through various other television programs, YouTube videos, online courses, conference tours, books, a subscription box business, and the supportive, skill-building oasis Stitchwell Social Club-she has had the privilege of teaching hundreds of thousands of stitchers new yarn-y skills.
Vickie's mission is to empower people through community building and encourage them to lean into creativity by making DIY totally doable. Join her @vickiehowell.
Content
CONTENTS
Introduction
GETTING STARTED: Yarns, Supplies, and How-tos for Knitting without Needles
The Right Puff
Stitch Tutorials
Finger Knitting
Finger Knitting Strands
Fastening Off
Hand Knitting
Foundation Chain
Hand Knit Stitch
Stockinette Stitch
Hand Purl Stitch
Hand Knit Garter Stitch
Joining a New Ball or Color
Hand Knit Cable
Increases
Knit Front & Back
Make 1
Decrease
Knit 2 Together
I-cord
Binding Off
Finger Crochet
Single Crochet
Picot Stitch
Finishing Techniques
Weaving in Ends
Mattress Stitch
SELF: Projects to Wear
Cozeplay Chunky Striped Cardigan
Crossover Cabled Beanie
Meta Tartan Plaid Mega Scarf
Flat Hatly Square Beanie
Basket Case Basketweave Cowl
Pickpocket Pocket Scarf
Tee Tote-ler T-shirt Yarn Tote Bag
Fringe-fest Openweave Triangle Shawl
Bed. Coat Ridiculously Cuddly Robe
High Kicks Ribbed Leg Warmers
Twister Twisted Headband/Ear Warmer
Vest Is Best Mondo Vest
Chain-gling Velvety Chain Necklace
Fur-bag Faux-fur Cross-body Purse
One Skeiner Corded Scarf
SPACE: Projects for Where You Dwell
Petal Pusher Oversized Flower Pillow
So Fluffy Faux Fur Throw
Rug Roomie Seed Stitch Mat
Shortcake Strawberry Plushie
Building Block Blanket Log Cabin Throw
Posh Pallet Floor Cushion
Cushy Life Squishy Pet Beds
White Witch Wreath Finger-Knit Home Decor
Trivetal Trivet/Pot Holder
Coiled Over Spiral Bowl-Baskets
Scrappy Scrap Yarn Vase Sleeve
Frame in Lights Embellished Picture Frame
Weave, Not Waste Upcycled Placemats
Resources
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Index
Introduction
GETTING STARTED: Yarns, Supplies, and How-tos for Knitting without Needles
The Right Puff
Stitch Tutorials
Finger Knitting
Finger Knitting Strands
Fastening Off
Hand Knitting
Foundation Chain
Hand Knit Stitch
Stockinette Stitch
Hand Purl Stitch
Hand Knit Garter Stitch
Joining a New Ball or Color
Hand Knit Cable
Increases
Knit Front & Back
Make 1
Decrease
Knit 2 Together
I-cord
Binding Off
Finger Crochet
Single Crochet
Picot Stitch
Finishing Techniques
Weaving in Ends
Mattress Stitch
SELF: Projects to Wear
Cozeplay Chunky Striped Cardigan
Crossover Cabled Beanie
Meta Tartan Plaid Mega Scarf
Flat Hatly Square Beanie
Basket Case Basketweave Cowl
Pickpocket Pocket Scarf
Tee Tote-ler T-shirt Yarn Tote Bag
Fringe-fest Openweave Triangle Shawl
Bed. Coat Ridiculously Cuddly Robe
High Kicks Ribbed Leg Warmers
Twister Twisted Headband/Ear Warmer
Vest Is Best Mondo Vest
Chain-gling Velvety Chain Necklace
Fur-bag Faux-fur Cross-body Purse
One Skeiner Corded Scarf
SPACE: Projects for Where You Dwell
Petal Pusher Oversized Flower Pillow
So Fluffy Faux Fur Throw
Rug Roomie Seed Stitch Mat
Shortcake Strawberry Plushie
Building Block Blanket Log Cabin Throw
Posh Pallet Floor Cushion
Cushy Life Squishy Pet Beds
White Witch Wreath Finger-Knit Home Decor
Trivetal Trivet/Pot Holder
Coiled Over Spiral Bowl-Baskets
Scrappy Scrap Yarn Vase Sleeve
Frame in Lights Embellished Picture Frame
Weave, Not Waste Upcycled Placemats
Resources
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Index