How to Knit: Learn the Basic Stitches and Techniques
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Leslie Ann Bestor., & Leslie Ann Bestor|AUTHOR. (2014). How to Knit: Learn the Basic Stitches and Techniques . Storey Publishing, LLC.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Leslie Ann Bestor and Leslie Ann Bestor|AUTHOR. 2014. How to Knit: Learn the Basic Stitches and Techniques. Storey Publishing, LLC.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Leslie Ann Bestor and Leslie Ann Bestor|AUTHOR. How to Knit: Learn the Basic Stitches and Techniques Storey Publishing, LLC, 2014.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Leslie Ann Bestor, and Leslie Ann Bestor|AUTHOR. How to Knit: Learn the Basic Stitches and Techniques Storey Publishing, LLC, 2014.
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Full title | how to knit learn the basic stitches and techniques |
Author | bestor leslie ann |
Grouping Category | book |
Last Update | 2024-10-03 20:21:01PM |
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