The ultimate beginner's knitting book with tips, techniques and step-by-step guides to everything you need to start knitting!
There are simple 'quick start' projects to build confidence and help the reader progress; galleries of inspirational projects made using the techniques learned in that chapter; guest designers and bloggers share some of their favourite patterns. There are also really useful listicles sprinkled throughout the pages for readers who want to quickly understand the essentials, plus knitting clinics for insider tips and advice on spotting and avoiding common mistakes.
This comprehensive knitting reference guide is a valuable resource for beginners and more experienced knitters alike.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Chapter One: Getting Started
Tools, equipment and materials
Starting to knit
Chapter Two: Essential Stitches and Techniques
Cast on
The knit stitch
Cast off
Fastening off
The purl stitch
Increasing
Decreasing
Gauge
Joining in a new yarn
Chapter Three: Stitch Patterns for Texture
An introduction to knitting charts
Charted designs
Introducing lace
Introducing cables
Chapter Four: Knitting in the Round
Knitting in the round basics
Using double-pointed needles
Using a circular needle
Using two circular needles
Chapter Five: Colourwork
Stripes
Fair Isle
Intarsia
Chapter Six: Finishing Techniques
Seams
Weaving in ends
Blocking and finishing
Picking up stitches
Buttonholes
Glossary
Abbreviations
Chart Symbols
Useful Conversion Tables
Index and Credits
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