Table of Contents
Introduction 1
Book 1: Getting Started 5
Chapter 1: Needles, Hooks, and Other Tools 7
Chapter 2: Yearning for Yarn 25
Chapter 3: Right-Sizing with Gauge 43
Chapter 4: Reading Patterns 55
Book 2: Knitting Basics 77
Chapter 1: Knitting Fundamentals 79
Chapter 2: Basic Stitches 99
Chapter 3: Techniques Every Knitter Should Know 109
Chapter 4: Knitting in the Round 129
Chapter 5: Fixing Common Mistakes 139
Book 3: Crocheting Basics 151
Chapter 1: Focusing on Fundamental Stitches 153
Chapter 2: Expanding Your Stitch Choices 187
Chapter 3: Increasing and Decreasing Stitches 215
Chapter 4: Crocheting in Circles 231
Chapter 5: Multicolored Crochet 249
Book 4: Expanding Your Skills 263
Chapter 1: Knitting Stripes 265
Chapter 2: Creating Cables 283
Chapter 3: Crochet Stitches That Create Pattern and Texture 305
Chapter 4: Tunisian Crochet 339
Chapter 5: Crocheting Motifs 361
Chapter 6: Making Lace 373
Book 5: Popular Projects 411
Chapter 1: Scarves, Wraps, and Hats 413
Chapter 2: Home Decor 439
Chapter 3: Baby and Kid Projects 455
Chapter 4: Bags for All Occasions 475
Book 6: Sweaters 501
Chapter 1: Anatomy of a Knitted Sweater Pattern 503
Chapter 2: Knitting a Sweater, Step by Step 511
Chapter 3: Knitting Neckbands, Edging, Buttonholes, and More 531
Chapter 4: Crocheting Your First Sweater 547
Chapter 5: Crocheting Sweater Edges and Buttonholes 563
Book 7: Finishing Touches 577
Chapter 1: Blocking and Felting 579
Chapter 2: Joining Pieces 601
Chapter 3: Caring for Your Work 625
Index 631
