Knitting For Dummies

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• ISBN13: 9780470287477
• ISBN10: 0470287470
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-10-06
• Publisher: For Dummies

Summary

Whether you're just picking up knitting needles for the first time or you've been knitting for years, Knitting For Dummies, 2 nd 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 to do when you make a common mistake tips for knitting in the round how to knit some easy projectsMore advanced? Try your needles at stripes, cables, twists, lace, Fair Isle, intarsia, and full garments. Knitting For Dummies, 2 nd Edition, will not only enhance the skills you already have, it'll teach you new ones, from expert knitters who will guide you every step of the way. You'll be on your way to knitting a new wardrobe in no time!

Author Biography

Pam Allen is the author of the bestselling first edition of Knitting For Dummies. Tracy L. Barr is a professional writer and editor, and has been an avid knitter for more than 30 years. Shannon Okey is the author of nearly a dozen books on knitting and other fiber arts and a columnist for knit.1 magazine. She hosts a call-in podcast about knitting and has appeared on many television shows.

Table of Contents

Introduction.

Getting Ready to Knit.

Two Needles, a Ball of Yarn, and a Little Know-how

Tools of the Trade

Taking the Mystery Out of Patterns and Gauge

Knitting Primer.

The Fundamentals: Casting On, Knitting, Purling, and Binding Off

Basic Stitches You'll Use Again and Again

Techniques Every Knitter Should Know

Oops! Fixing Common Mistakes

Knitting in the Round

Practicing with Simple Projects

Techniques for the More Experienced Knitter.

Stripes - Yipes!

Cable Musings and Interesting Twists

Let the Sun Shine In: Knitting Lace

Fair Isle and Intarsia Techniques

Making Garments.

Anatomy of a Sweater Pattern

How to Knit a Sweater, Step by Step

Getting It Together: Blocking and Assembling Your Pieces

: Finishing Touches: Neckbands, Edging, Buttonholes, and More

Starter Garments

The Part of Tens.

Ten

Ten Quick Knitting Projects and Gift Ideas

Appendixes.

More Stitches and Cool Effects

Knitting Resources

Index

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