Knitting 101 Master Basic Skills and Techniques Easily through Step-by-Step Instruction

by Hammett, Carri

• ISBN13: 9781589236462
• ISBN10: 1589236467
• Format: Spiral Bound
• Copyright: 2012-01-01
• Publisher: Quarry Books

Summary

Written with the absolute beginner in mind, this book teaches all the basics for learning to knit with step-by-step instructions and photographs. Knitting skills are learned by working on projects, beginning with something very easy and getting progressively more difficult as the reader works through the book. New skills are explored in depth as they are introduced. The introductory section covers all the basics of knitting-selecting yarn, needle types and sizes, other tools and accessories, knitting gauge, casting on, forming stitches, reading patterns-making this the most comprehensive beginner#x19;s book available. The accompanying DVD includes a how-to video illustrating all the knitting techniques used to knit the projects.

Author Biography

Carri Hammett is the original owner of Coldwater Collaborative, a gem of a yarn shop in Excelsior, Minnesota. Carri loves to collaborate with both her customers and her readers as together they express their love of knitting and expand their knitting knowledge and skill. She is the author of Mittens and Hats for Yarn Lovers; Scarves and Shawls for Yarn Lovers; Ready, Set, Knit Cables; and Knitting 101.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Basic Knitting

Garter Stitch Scarf

Loosely Knit Scarf

Scarf Knit with Two Yarns

Texture

Baby Blocks Blanket

Seed Stitch Table Runner

Cabled Smart Phone Case

Shaping

Felted Fir Tree

Leaf Edge Shawl

Knitting in the Round

Felted Bag with Embellished Flap

Easy Knit Hat

Golf Club Covers

Color

Striped Cotton Bathroom Rug

Slip Stitch Shawl

Color Blend Scarf

Color Block Hat

Lace

Lace Scarf with Beaded Edge

Lace Curtain Panels

Putting It Together

Directional Blocks Scarf

Baby Bathrobe

Baby Hat with Button Band

Troubleshooting

Abbreviations

Index