Knitting For Dummies^®, 2nd Edition

ISBN13:
9780470440131
ISBN10:
0470440139
Format: eBook
Copyright: 2008-11-01
Publisher: For Dummies
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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!

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 (Plus One) Unkinking Exercises for Knitters
Ten Quick Knitting Projects and Gift Ideas
Appendixes
More Stitches and Cool Effects
Knitting Resources
Index
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