Vogue® Knitting The Learn-to-Knit Book
From the world’s most-recognized knitting magazine, and a leader in the industry, comes the ultimate guide to learning how to knit for absolute beginners.
 
Anyone can learn to knit—and who better to explain the essentials than the trusted authorities at Vogue Knitting? Here is the magazine’s definitive guide to learning all about yarn, needles, patterns, and, of course, those two basic stitches: knitting and purling. Follow along with beautiful step-by-step photographs that teach how to cast on, bind off, and knit up a collection of stitches ranging from basic stockinette to basket weave, bobbles, cables, and more. Links to video instruction are included for a complete how-to experience. Aspiring knitters can apply their new skills to more than 20 accessible, stylish patterns taken from the pages of Vogue Knitting. Ranging from staples like scarves and hats to impressive sweaters, the easy first projects include a detailed breakdown construction.
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Vogue® Knitting The Learn-to-Knit Book
From the world’s most-recognized knitting magazine, and a leader in the industry, comes the ultimate guide to learning how to knit for absolute beginners.
 
Anyone can learn to knit—and who better to explain the essentials than the trusted authorities at Vogue Knitting? Here is the magazine’s definitive guide to learning all about yarn, needles, patterns, and, of course, those two basic stitches: knitting and purling. Follow along with beautiful step-by-step photographs that teach how to cast on, bind off, and knit up a collection of stitches ranging from basic stockinette to basket weave, bobbles, cables, and more. Links to video instruction are included for a complete how-to experience. Aspiring knitters can apply their new skills to more than 20 accessible, stylish patterns taken from the pages of Vogue Knitting. Ranging from staples like scarves and hats to impressive sweaters, the easy first projects include a detailed breakdown construction.
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Vogue® Knitting The Learn-to-Knit Book

Vogue® Knitting The Learn-to-Knit Book

by Editors of Vogue Knitting Magazine (Editor)
Vogue® Knitting The Learn-to-Knit Book

Vogue® Knitting The Learn-to-Knit Book

by Editors of Vogue Knitting Magazine (Editor)

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Overview

From the world’s most-recognized knitting magazine, and a leader in the industry, comes the ultimate guide to learning how to knit for absolute beginners.
 
Anyone can learn to knit—and who better to explain the essentials than the trusted authorities at Vogue Knitting? Here is the magazine’s definitive guide to learning all about yarn, needles, patterns, and, of course, those two basic stitches: knitting and purling. Follow along with beautiful step-by-step photographs that teach how to cast on, bind off, and knit up a collection of stitches ranging from basic stockinette to basket weave, bobbles, cables, and more. Links to video instruction are included for a complete how-to experience. Aspiring knitters can apply their new skills to more than 20 accessible, stylish patterns taken from the pages of Vogue Knitting. Ranging from staples like scarves and hats to impressive sweaters, the easy first projects include a detailed breakdown construction.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781640210639
Publisher: Sixth & Spring Books
Publication date: 07/14/2020
Series: Vogue Knitting
Pages: 128
Product dimensions: 10.70(w) x 8.80(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Originally founded by Condé Nast in 1932, Vogue Knitting magazine, now published by Soho Publishing, is the most respected and recognizable fashion knitting magazine in the world. The Vogue Knitting brand encompasses the magazine, knitting resource and pattern books, Vogue Knitting LIVE!, a series of consumer shows that attract more than 15,000 knitters annually, destination trips and cruises, and much more.

Table of Contents

1 Getting Started 9

Yarns 10

Needles 13

More Tools of the Trade 14

Organizing Principles 16

Holding the Yarn: English and Continental 17

Casting On 17

Knit Stitch 20

Purl Stitch 22

Binding Off 24

Joining Yarn 27

Weaving in Ends 27

2 Beyond Knitting & Purling 28

Checking Your Gauge 29

Knitting Abbreviations and Terms 31

Understanding Schematics 32

Decreasing 33

Increasing 34

Techniques To Know 34

Knitting in the Round 36

How to Use Double-Pointed Needles 37

Quick Fixes for Common Mistakes 38

3 A Basic Stitch Sampler 41

Ribbing 44

Basic Textures 45

Raised Stitches 47

Lace 49

Basic Cables 51

4 Finishing 53

Finishing Your Work with Blocking 54

Joining Your Work with Seams 55

Picking Up Stitches 57

Creating Buttonholes 58

5 Simple Projects 61

Skill Levels 62

Beginner Wide-Striped Cowl 66

Paper Bag Hat 68

Pompom Wrap 70

Turtleneck Poncho 72

Ribbed Cowl 74

Striped Mesh Pullover 76

Sleeveless Shell 78

Turtleneck Tunic 80

Garter Cardigan 82

Very Easy

Hat & Cow! Set 86

Lace Cowl 88

Textured Wrap 90

Scarf & Headband 92

Short-Sleeve Pullover & Scarf 94

Drop-Shoulder Pullover 96

Chunky Cardigan 99

Simple Pullover 102

Double-Seed-Stitch Pullover 104

Easy

Garter & Cable Scarf 106

Simple Hat & Scarf 108

Pull-Through Wrap 110

Slouchy Hat 112

Mohair Cardigan 114

Cropped Eyelet Pullover 117

Bucket Hat 120

Gradient Wrap 122

Placket-Neckline Poncho 124

Index 127

Yarn Resources 128

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