Do you learn faster by seeing and doing than by wading through tedious instructions? Then get yourself some yarn and needles and get knitting! Teach Yourself VISUALLYKnitting shows you the basics—photo by photo and stitch by stitch. You begin with the essential knit and purl stitches and advance to bobbles, cables, lace, and fancy color work. With fun, innovative patterns from top knitting designer Sharon Turner, you'll be creating masterpieces in no time!
Concise two-page lessons show you all the steps to a skill and are ideal for quick review
* Each skill or techniqueis defined and described
* Detailed color photos demonstrate each step
* Step-by-step instructions accompany each photo
* Helpful tips provide additional guidance
| Chapter 1 | Introduction to Knitting | 2 |
| Getting Started | 4 | |
| Yarn Types | 6 | |
| How to Read Yarn Labels | 8 | |
| Care Instructions and Symbols | 9 | |
| Needles and Accessories | 10 | |
| Chapter 2 | Basic Techniques | 12 |
| Make a Slipknot | 14 | |
| Cast On: Simple Cast-On | 15 | |
| Cast On: Long-Tail Cast-On | 16 | |
| Hold Needles and Yarn | 18 | |
| Knit: English Method | 20 | |
| Knit: Continental Method | 22 | |
| Purl: English Method | 24 | |
| Purl: Continental Method | 26 | |
| Join New Yarn | 28 | |
| Bind Off | 30 | |
| Chapter 3 | Basic Stitch Patterns | 32 |
| Start with Simple Stitch Patterns | 34 | |
| Learn Rib Patterns | 38 | |
| Try More Complicated Knit and Purl Stitch Patterns | 42 | |
| Chapter 4 | Shaping | 46 |
| Increase 1 Stitch | 48 | |
| Increase Multiple Stitches | 52 | |
| Decrease 1 Stitch | 54 | |
| Decrease Multiple Stitches | 58 | |
| Shape with Short-Rowing | 60 | |
| Chapter 5 | Correcting Mistakes | 64 |
| Correct Twisted Stitches | 66 | |
| Correct Incomplete Stitches | 67 | |
| Pick Up Dropped Stitches | 68 | |
| Unravel Stitches | 72 | |
| Chapter 6 | Learning to Read Written Instructions | 74 |
| Getting to Know Gauge | 76 | |
| Make and Measure a Gauge Swatch | 78 | |
| Knitting Abbreviations and Terms | 80 | |
| How to Read a Knitting Pattern | 84 | |
| How to Read a Knitting Chart | 86 | |
| Chapter 7 | Knitting in the Round | 88 |
| Cast On with Circular Needles | 90 | |
| Knit Using Circular Needles | 91 | |
| Cast On with Double-Pointed Needles | 92 | |
| Knit Using Double-Pointed Needles | 93 | |
| Chapter 8 | More Complicated Stitch Patterns: Bobbles, Knots, and Cables | 94 |
| Knit with Bobbles and Knots | 96 | |
| Make Simple Cables | 98 | |
| Learn More Cable Patterns | 100 | |
| Combine Cables with Bobbles, Knots, and Textured Stitches | 103 | |
| Chapter 9 | Openwork | 106 |
| Learn Drop Stitch and Yarn Over Patterns | 108 | |
| Experiment with Eyelet Patterns | 110 | |
| Work with Lace Patterns | 112 | |
| Chapter 10 | Color Knitting | 114 |
| A Look at Color | 116 | |
| Make Horizontal Stripes | 118 | |
| Learn Fair Isle Knitting | 120 | |
| Weave Yarns in Color Knitting | 124 | |
| Experiment with a Few Simple Color Patterns | 128 | |
| Try Intarsia | 130 | |
| Work a Few Simple Intarsia Motifs | 132 | |
| Chapter 11 | Finishing Techniques | 134 |
| Weave In Ends | 136 | |
| Block Your Knitting | 138 | |
| Sew Seams | 140 | |
| Graft Seams | 144 | |
| How to Assemble a Sweater | 148 | |
| Chapter 12 | Finishing Details | 150 |
| Pick Up Stitches | 152 | |
| Button Bands, Neckbands, Plackets, and Collars | 156 | |
| Make Buttonholes | 158 | |
| Reinforce Buttonholes | 164 | |
| Buttons and Other Fastenings | 166 | |
| Sew On Buttons | 168 | |
| Make Pockets | 170 | |
| Turned Hems | 174 | |
| Knit In Hems | 175 | |
| Chapter 13 | Decorative Details | 174 |
| Make Pompoms | 178 | |
| Make Tassels | 182 | |
| Add Fringe | 184 | |
| Knit a Cord | 186 | |
| Make a Twisted Cord | 187 | |
| Decorate with Embroidery | 188 | |
| Crochet Edgings | 192 | |
| Knit Fancy Borders and Edgings | 196 | |
| Knit with Beads | 198 | |
| Chapter 14 | Easy Knitting Projects | 200 |
| Easy Horizontal Scarf | 202 | |
| Striped Baby Blanket | 204 | |
| Washcloth Set | 206 | |
| Wrist Warmers | 208 | |
| Tweedy Pointed Hat | 210 | |
| Dropped Stitch Scarf | 213 | |
| Striped Rib Hat | 215 | |
| Cozy Mittens | 217 | |
| Textured Pillow Cover | 220 | |
| Bobble Bag | 222 | |
| Chapter 15 | Intermediate Knitting Projects | 224 |
| Baby Booties | 226 | |
| Simple Baby Sweater | 229 | |
| Mini Tote Bag | 235 | |
| Turtleneck Sweater | 238 | |
| Child's Raglan Sweater with Fair Isle Details | 242 | |
| Women's Cropped Cardigan | 246 | |
| Cable Knit Headband | 252 | |
| Chapter 16 | Pick Up Your Needles and ... | 254 |
| Knitting for Charity | 256 | |
| Starting a Knitting Group | 258 | |
| Teaching a Child to Knit | 260 | |
| Chapter 17 | Happy Endings | 262 |
| Managing Your Yarn | 264 | |
| Looking Again at Gauge | 266 | |
| Working with Swatches | 267 | |
| Appendix | Reference Materials | 268 |
| Index | 276 |
JaniceC
Posted February 22, 2010
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Teach Yourself Visually Knitting is one reference book necessary for newbies like myself who need to check up on various stitches. It also has easy patterns to help anyone get started. After borrowing it from the library I knew I'd always need it at home. It was great that a 2nd ed. came out just as I was deciding on my purchase.
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Posted October 2, 2007
If it hadn't been for this book I think I would've just given up on learning how to knit. The instructions are clear and easy to understand. The pictures show each step instead of one picture here and there. Thanks to this book all the other books I purchased before it finally make sense.
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Posted April 14, 2007
I HIGHLY recommend this book to ANYONE who wants to learn to knit!! Being that I'm just learning how to knit myself, and have searched the web, and other books, this book has to be the BEST!! I have found myself actually learning how to knit with ease, and for anyone who wants to learn to knit this is a book that you should really check out, it's not only great for adults but for kids as well!
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Posted December 6, 2006
I needed a book to help review all the 'how-to's' once a friend taught me to knit. This book has great color photos which are very easy to follow as well as some great extra's--various stitch patterns, fixes, great basic patterns and a breakdown of sizing. I have several books now but always seem to find myself going back to this book. Don't know what I would do without it!
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Posted April 14, 2006
I flipped through SO many how-to knitting books and this is the one that came home with me. The photos are amazing as it is often hard to understand line drawings. This book is a must have for beginners as it discusses casting on, the knit stitch, purl stitch, casting off, etc... This book has so much good stuff in it and is organized so well. There are chapters on fixing mistakes like dropped stitches, chapter on simple patterns and projects to get your started -- some are for beginners others are a bit more challenging but that is good because this is a book that you will grow with as your skills get better, has an awesome chapter on different types of patterns you can make once you have mastered the knit-purl stithces in different combinations, chapter on inserting colored patterns, etc.... This is an all around best knitting book to have. The color photos are great, and as a beginner, I found that this book has tons of stuff as well as more challenging information to use as my skills get better.
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Posted January 5, 2010
I saw this book at my knitting class which a classmate brought in, I started looking through it and fell in love with it right away. The pictures are sensational and the instructions are very thorough. It's not only for beginners, there are lots of patterns and ideas that you could use once you've become more experienced.
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Posted September 27, 2009
I had never knitted before in my life. I got this book and was knitting the basics in about a week! I have recommended it to family and friends. Some of the pictures are hard to follow, but using the text and the pictures and with a little patience, I was knitting in no time.
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Received in timely fashion and as advertised.
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Posted April 6, 2006
I saw this book in the bookstore and really liked it. I like that there are TONS of pictures of REAL people's hands. So much easier to understand than sketches or line drawings. A book definitely for beginners or for knitters with experience that want a great reference guide. Also has different knitting techniques to learn as you gain more confidence and skill in your knitting.
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Posted March 27, 2006
I hadn't knitted for since I was a child. I found this book and the illustrations are wonderful and simple to understand. No more long drawn out reading. Lots of helpful information. The perfect reference book for knitters.
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Overview
Do you learn faster by seeing and doing than by wading through tedious instructions? Then get yourself some yarn and needles and get knitting! Teach Yourself VISUALLYKnitting shows you the basics—photo by photo and stitch by stitch. You begin with the essential knit and purl stitches and advance to bobbles, cables, lace, and fancy color work. With fun, innovative patterns from top knitting designer Sharon ...