Knitting Pretty Simple Instructions for 30 Fabulous Projects

by Ruffenach, France; Percival, Kris

• ISBN13: 9780811835336
• ISBN10: 0811835332
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-09-01
• Publisher: Chronicle Books

Summary

At long last, a knitting book that s certifiably hip. Aimed at the rapidly growing new generation of knitters, Knitting Pretty offers up 30 smart-looking projects presented in language ordinary human beings can understand. Perfect for the beginner, the user-friendly basics section features step-by-step illustrations and instructions for everything the knitter on the make needs to know. The unique patterns-from cozy caps, scarves, and mittens, to pillow covers, kooky sock puppets, and even a paperweight-come with easy-to-follow instructions, helpful diagrams, and beautiful full-color photographs of the finished projects. From quick and easy projects to somewhat grander endeavors for the more experienced, Knitting Pretty makes it a pleasure to whip up warm and woolly masterpieces.

Author Biography

Kris Percival was born in the wool-steeped wilds of Maine, but today she knits in Brooklyn. Her handknit fashions are featured at Barney s and Butter.

France Ruffenach is a San Francisco based photographer whose work has appeared in such magazines as Bon Appetit and Parenting .

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 8
Getting started
Yarns	p. 12
Needles	p. 13
Miscellaneous paraphernalia	p. 14
How to knit
Holding the needles	p. 18
Positioning the yarn	p. 19
Casting on	p. 20
The knit stitch, american style	p. 21
The knit stitch, continental style	p. 22
The purl stitch	p. 23
Binding off	p. 25
Weaving in loose ends	p. 26
Picking up dropped stitches	p. 26
Joining a new strand of yarn	p. 27
Creating patterns with stitches	p. 28
Increasing	p. 30
Decreasing	p. 31
Yarn over	p. 32
Fringe	p. 32
Knitting in the round	p. 33
Making seams	p. 34
Picking up stitches	p. 37
Gauge	p. 38
Blocking	p. 40
First projects
Bookmark	p. 45
Plain old scarf	p. 46
Dishcloth	p. 49
Old favorites
Ice-skating scarf	p. 51
Super-long ribbed scarf	p. 52
Comfy ribbed hat	p. 54
Sculpted hat	p. 55
Roll-up hat	p. 56
Warmest mittens	p. 59
Slippers	p. 63
Adorable knits for kids of all ages
Wiggly worm scarf	p. 65
Sock puppet couture	p. 68
Sky blue baby blanket	p. 70
Cute-as-can-be baby booties	p. 73
Tube top	p. 76
Modern-day accoutrements
Change purse	p. 78
Cell phone cozy	p. 80
Skiing headband	p. 83
Hipster kerchief	p. 84
Peace, love, and a shoulder bag	p. 86
Creative home decor
The simple square	p. 91
Petite pillow cover	p. 92
Company dishcloth	p. 95
Beer cozy	p. 96
Paperweight	p. 99
Groovy curtain	p. 101
Tops of all types
Poncho	p. 105
Urban folk shawl	p. 107
Simple sweater	p. 108
Daring halter	p. 111
Resources	p. 114
Knitting abbreviations	p. 116
Yarns used for projects	p. 117
Index	p. 119
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