Knitting for Dummies
Whether you’re just picking up knitting needles for the first time or you’ve been knitting for years, Knitting For Dummies, 2nd Edition, will be your pattern for knitting success. Have you always wanted to knit, but are just not sure how or where to start? Have you been knitting for years and want to perfect your stitches? As a beginner you will learn…\ \ the tools of the trade\ the basics\ how to read a pattern\ the fundamentals\ basic stitches\ techniques no knitter should be without\ what...
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The bestselling guide to knitting — now featuring new projects and patterns! Want to know how to knit? This fun and easy guide shows you how to create beautiful, timeless pieces, whether you're new to knitting or you're ready for more advanced patterns. From scarves and sweaters to bags, pillows, and more, you'll find lots of projects for practicing and perfecting your skills. Plus, you get the latest knitting techniques and resources! Get ready to knit — choose yarn and needles, read pattern instructions and charts, and measure gauge Now you're knitting! — cast on, knit and purl, use basic stitches, make increases and decreases, and knit in the round Expand your knowledge — knit stripes and cables, work with multiple colors per row, do lacework, and more Make great garments — assemble and block pieces, make bands and buttonholes, close seams, and add finishing touches Handle common mistakes — know what to do if you drop a stitch or inadvertently add one Make great gifts — knit a baby's layette, a child's sweater, pullovers, jackets, and more Reap the added benefits of knitting — increase your creativity, learn patience, gain a sense of purpose, and soothe your soul Open the book and find: Step-by-step instructions with helpful illustrations and color photos A fresh variety of projects, from beginner to advanced The latest yarns and stylish patterns Techniques every knitter should know Felted knitting projects Tips for relaxing stiff shoulders and fingers A detailed guide to knitting your first sweater
Introduction. Part I: Getting Ready to Knit. Chapter 1: Two Needles, a Ball of Yarn, and a Little Know-how. Chapter 2: Tools of the Trade. Chapter 3: Taking the Mystery Out of Patterns and Gauge. Part II: Knitting Primer. Chapter 4: The Fundamentals: Casting On, Knitting, Purling, and Binding Off. Chapter 5: Basic Stitches You’ll Use Again and Again. Chapter 6: Techniques Every Knitter Should Know. Chapter 7: Oops! Fixing Common Mistakes. Chapter 8: Knitting in the Round. Chapter 9: Practicing with Simple Projects. Part III: Techniques for the More Experienced Knitter. Chapter 10: Stripes — Yipes! Chapter 11: Cable Musings and Interesting Twists. Chapter 12: Let the Sun Shine In: Knitting Lace. Chapter 13: Fair Isle and Intarsia Techniques. Part IV: Making Garments. Chapter 14: Anatomy of a Sweater Pattern. Chapter 15: How to Knit a Sweater, Step by Step. Chapter 16: Getting It Together: Blocking and Assembling Your Pieces. Chapter 17 : Finishing Touches: Neckbands, Edging, Buttonholes, and More. Chapter 18: Starter Garments. Part V: The Part of Tens. Chapter 19: Ten (Plus One) Unkinking Exercises for Knitters. Chapter 20: Ten Quick Knitting Projects and Gift Ideas. Part VI: Appendixes. Appendix A: More Stitches and Cool Effects. Appendix B: Knitting Resources. Index.
