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Teach yourself visually knitting
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ISBN
9780764596407
9780470528327
047052832
9780470528327
047052832
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Table of Contents
From the Book - Regular Print - Second edition.
Introduction to knitting
Basic techniques
Basic stitch patterns
Shaping
Correcting mistakes
Learning to read written instructions
Knitting in the round
Bobbles, cables, and textured stitches
Openwork
Color knitting
Finishing techniques
Finishing details
Decorative details
Easy knitting projects
More knitting projects
Modifiable patterns for hats, socks, and mittens.
From the Book - Regular Print
Chapter 1 Introduction to Knitting 2 --
Yarn Types 6 --
How to Read Yarn Labels 8 --
Care Instructions and Symbols 9 --
Needles and Accessories 10 --
Chapter 2 Basic Techniques 12 --
Make a Slipknot 14 --
Cast On: Simple Cast-On 15 --
Cast On: Long-Tail Cast-On 16 --
Hold Needles and Yarn 18 --
Knit: English Method 20 --
Knit: Continental Method 22 --
Purl: English Method 24 --
Purl: Continental Method 26 --
Join New Yarn 28 --
Bind Off 30 --
Chapter 3 Basic Stitch Patterns 32 --
Start with Simple Stitch Patterns 34 --
Learn Rib Patterns 38 --
Try More Complicated Knit and Purl Stitch Patterns 42 --
Chapter 4 Shaping 46 --
Increase 1 Stitch 48 --
Increase Multiple Stitches 52 --
Decrease 1 Stitch 54 --
Decrease Multiple Stitches 58 --
Shape with Short-Rowing 60 --
Chapter 5 Correcting Mistakes 64 --
Correct Twisted Stitches 66 --
Correct Incomplete Stitches 67 --
Pick Up Dropped Stitches 68 --
Unravel Stitches 72 --
Chapter 6 Learning to Read Written Instructions 74 --
Getting to Know Gauge 76 --
Make and Measure a Gauge Swatch 78 --
Knitting Abbreviations and Terms 80 --
How to Read a Knitting Pattern 84 --
How to Read a Knitting Chart 86 --
Chapter 7 Knitting in the Round 88 --
Cast On with Circular Needles 90 --
Knit Using Circular Needles 91 --
Cast On with Double-Pointed Needles 92 --
Knit Using Double-Pointed Needles 93 --
Chapter 8 More Complicated Stitch Patterns: Bobbles, Knots, and Cables 94 --
Knit with Bobbles and Knots 96 --
Make Simple Cables 98 --
Learn More Cable Patterns 100 --
Combine Cables with Bobbles, Knots, and Textured Stitches 103 --
Chapter 9 Openwork 106 --
Learn Drop Stitch and Yarn Over Patterns 108 --
Experiment with Eyelet Patterns 110 --
Work with Lace Patterns 112 --
Chapter 10 Color Knitting 114 --
A Look at Color 116 --
Make Horizontal Stripes 118 --
Learn Fair Isle Knitting 120 --
Weave Yarns in Color Knitting 124 --
Experiment with a Few Simple Color Patterns 128 --
Try Intarsia 130 --
Work a Few Simple Intarsia Motifs 132 --
Chapter 11 Finishing Techniques 134 --
Weave In Ends 136 --
Block Your Knitting 138 --
Sew Seams 140 --
Graft Seams 144 --
How to Assemble a Sweater 148 --
Chapter 12 Finishing Details 150 --
Pick Up Stitches 152 --
Button Bands, Neckbands, Plackets, and Collars 156 --
Make Buttonholes 158 --
Reinforce Buttonholes 164 --
Buttons and Other Fastenings 166 --
Sew On Buttons 168 --
Make Pockets 170 --
Turned Hems 174 --
Knit In Hems 175 --
Chapter 13 Decorative Details 174 --
Make Pompoms 178 --
Make Tassels 182 --
Add Fringe 184 --
Knit a Cord 186 --
Make a Twisted Cord 187 --
Decorate with Embroidery 188 --
Crochet Edgings 192 --
Knit Fancy Borders and Edgings 196 --
Knit with Beads 198 --
Chapter 14 Easy Knitting Projects 200 --
Easy Horizontal Scarf 202 --
Striped Baby Blanket 204 --
Washcloth Set 206 --
Wrist Warmers 208 --
Tweedy Pointed Hat 210 --
Dropped Stitch Scarf 213 --
Striped Rib Hat 215 --
Cozy Mittens 217 --
Textured Pillow Cover 220 --
Bobble Bag 222 --
Chapter 15 Intermediate Knitting Projects 224 --
Baby Booties 226 --
Simple Baby Sweater 229 --
Mini Tote Bag 235 --
Turtleneck Sweater 238 --
Child's Raglan Sweater with Fair Isle Details 242 --
Women's Cropped Cardigan 246 --
Cable Knit Headband 252 --
Chapter 16 Pick Up Your Needles and ... 254 --
Knitting for Charity 256 --
Starting a Knitting Group 258 --
Teaching a Child to Knit 260 --
Chapter 17 Happy Endings 262 --
Managing Your Yarn 264 --
Looking Again at Gauge 266 --
Working with Swatches 267.
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