Teach yourself visually knitting
Book - 2006
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- Chapter 1. Introduction to Knitting
- Getting Started
- Yarn Types
- How to Read Yarn Labels
- Care Instructions and Symbols
- Needles and Accessories
- Chapter 2. Basic Techniques
- Make a Slipknot
- Cast On: Simple Cast-On
- Cast On: Long-Tail Cast-On
- Hold Needles and Yarn
- Knit: English Method
- Knit: Continental Method
- Purl: English Method
- Purl: Continental Method
- Join New Yarn
- Bind Off
- Chapter 3. Basic Stitch Patterns
- Start with Simple Stitch Patterns
- Learn Rib Patterns
- Try More Complicated Knit and Purl Stitch Patterns
- Chapter 4. Shaping
- Increase 1 Stitch
- Increase Multiple Stitches
- Decrease 1 Stitch
- Decrease Multiple Stitches
- Shape with Short-Rowing
- Chapter 5. Correcting Mistakes
- Correct Twisted Stitches
- Correct Incomplete Stitches
- Pick Up Dropped Stitches
- Unravel Stitches
- Chapter 6. Learning to Read Written Instructions
- Getting to Know Gauge
- Make and Measure a Gauge Swatch
- Knitting Abbreviations and Terms
- How to Read a Knitting Pattern
- How to Read a Knitting Chart
- Chapter 7. Knitting in the Round
- Cast On with Circular Needles
- Knit Using Circular Needles
- Cast On with Double-Pointed Needles
- Knit Using Double-Pointed Needles
- Chapter 8. More Complicated Stitch Patterns: Bobbles, Knots, and Cables
- Knit with Bobbles and Knots
- Make Simple Cables
- Learn More Cable Patterns
- Combine Cables with Bobbles, Knots, and Textured Stitches
- Chapter 9. Openwork
- Learn Drop Stitch and Yarn Over Patterns
- Experiment with Eyelet Patterns
- Work with Lace Patterns
- Chapter 10. Color Knitting
- A Look at Color
- Make Horizontal Stripes
- Learn Fair Isle Knitting
- Weave Yarns in Color Knitting
- Experiment with a Few Simple Color Patterns
- Try Intarsia
- Work a Few Simple Intarsia Motifs
- Chapter 11. Finishing Techniques
- Weave In Ends
- Block Your Knitting
- Sew Seams
- Graft Seams
- How to Assemble a Sweater
- Chapter 12. Finishing Details
- Pick Up Stitches
- Button Bands, Neckbands, Plackets, and Collars
- Make Buttonholes
- Reinforce Buttonholes
- Buttons and Other Fastenings
- Sew On Buttons
- Make Pockets
- Turned Hems
- Knit In Hems
- Chapter 13. Decorative Details
- Make Pompoms
- Make Tassels
- Add Fringe
- Knit a Cord
- Make a Twisted Cord
- Decorate with Embroidery
- Crochet Edgings
- Knit Fancy Borders and Edgings
- Knit with Beads
- Chapter 14. Easy Knitting Projects
- Easy Horizontal Scarf
- Striped Baby Blanket
- Washcloth Set
- Wrist Warmers
- Tweedy Pointed Hat
- Dropped Stitch Scarf
- Striped Rib Hat
- Cozy Mittens
- Textured Pillow Cover
- Bobble Bag
- Chapter 15. Intermediate Knitting Projects
- Baby Booties
- Simple Baby Sweater
- Mini Tote Bag
- Turtleneck Sweater
- Child's Raglan Sweater with Fair Isle Details
- Women's Cropped Cardigan
- Cable Knit Headband
- Chapter 16. Pick Up Your Needles and ...
- Knitting for Charity
- Starting a Knitting Group
- Teaching a Child to Knit
- Chapter 17. Happy Endings
- Managing Your Yarn
- Looking Again at Gauge
- Working with Swatches
- Appendix. Reference Materials
- Index