The patterns and instruction you need to start crocheting and kitting today!
Knitting and crocheting go hand-in-hand and are the most popular yarn crafts today. This one-stop guide to all things needles, hooks, and yarn will give you everything you need to know to get started knitting or crocheting.
The book covers absolute basics such as selecting yarn, casting on, and even how to hold the tools and yarn, to understanding stitches, checking gauge, and deciphering patterns. Hundreds of projects, from beginner to advanced, include complete, step-by-step instructions as well as detailed illustrations and photos, and instructional videos online. It includes content from:
* Knitting For Dummies
* Knitting Patterns For Dummies
* Crocheting For Dummies
* Crochet Patterns For Dummies
Get started today and you’ll be knitting and crocheting like a champ in no time!
Table of Content
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
About the author
Pam Allen, Tracy Barr, Marly Bird, Susan Brittain, Karen Manthey, Shannon Okey, and Kristi Porter are an all-star ensemble of knitwear designers, writers, and illustrators.
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