Knitting For Dummies

by Pam Allen, Shannon Okey, Tracy L. Barr, Marly Bird

Overview

More than four million people take up knitting every year. This practical and friendly guide offers beginners a step-by-step approach to learning how to knit and design stylish pieces, from sweaters to hats, mittens, socks, and more. The book includes more than 100 illustrations and numerous patterns, including cable, eyelet, slip stitch, and lace.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781119643197
Publisher:	Wiley
Publication date:	10/08/2019
Sold by:	JOHN WILEY & SONS
Format:	eBook
Pages:	416
File size:	39 MB
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About the Author

Pam Allen is a knitwear designer and founder of Quince & Co.

Shannon Okey is an author and knitwear designer. Find her at knitgrrl.com.

Tracy L. Barr is a professional writer and editor.

Marlaina "Marly" Bird hosts her own YouTube channel, where she instructs viewers on knitting and crochet.

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Table of Contents

	Foreword	xxv
	Introduction	1
Part I	Knitting Primer	7
Chapter 1	Two Needles and a Ball of Yarn	9
Chapter 2	Knits and Purls: The Bricks and Mortar of Knitting	31
Chapter 3	Oops! Fixing Common Mistakes	51
Chapter 4	Tools of the Trade	61
Chapter 5	Friendly Math (Gauge) for Knitters	87
Chapter 6	Getting Started with Simple Projects	95
Part II	Manipulating Stitches	107
Chapter 7	Vital Stitchtistics: Manipulating Stitches	109
Chapter 8	Shaping: The Ins and Outs of Knitting	123
Chapter 9	Cable Musings: Knitting Over and Under	149
Chapter 10	Let the Sun Shine In: Knitting Lace	171
Part III	Color Me Knitting: Working with More than One Color	189
Chapter 11	Color 101: Earning Your Stripes	191
Chapter 12	Color 201: Advanced Color	201
Part IV	Making Garments: Working with Patterns	219
Chapter 13	Knitting Patterns: Helpful Blueprints or Hieroglyphics?	221
Chapter 14	Following the Blueprint: Knitting Your First Sweater	233
Chapter 15	Fearless Finishing: Putting It All Together	245
Chapter 16	Defining Details	273
Chapter 17	Knitting in Circles	289
Chapter 18	Working from the Blueprint: Starter Garments	301
Part V	The Part of Tens	319
Chapter 19	Ten Great Knitting Books	321
Chapter 20	Ten Unkinking Exercises for Knitters	323
Appendix A	Knitting Resources	327
Appendix B	Practicing with More Samplers	331
Appendix C	Some Thoughts about Color	339
	Index	343