Description
Book SynopsisPut your knitting skills into action with these fun and easy-to-follow patterns Knitting is fun, functional, and stress-relievingget started today with Knitting Patterns For Dummies! Written for all skill levels and perfect for beginners, it includes patterns for socks, scarves, sweaters, and beyond. Add to your knitting repertoire and experiment with different textures, fun colors, and pattern shapes. You'll love the full-color project photos in the color insert and helpful, easy-to-understand instructions for every single project. Even if you've never followed a written pattern before, you can knit cool stuff with the practical, modern patterns inside. This friendly guide will help you pick the right needles and yarn, step you through reading and knitting the patterns, and then finishing off your masterpieces. Select the supplies that are right for your projectsLearn how to read a knitting patternPractice working common stitches and creating different texturesMake gifts for friends, clothing for yourself, and cold weather wearNeed more practice? Want fun new ideas? Just getting started? All knitters welcome!
Table of ContentsIntroduction 1
Part 1: The Nuts and Bolts (or Sticks and String) of Knitting 7
Chapter 1: The Right Stuff: Knitting Supplies 9
Chapter 2: Gauge Your Success 21
Chapter 3: Do You Measure Up? Size Matters 31
Chapter 4: Break the Code: Reading Patterns 39
Part 2: A Primer on Stitches and Color 49
Chapter 5: The Simplest Stitches 51
Chapter 6: Stitches that Look Tricky but Aren’t 59
Chapter 7: Colorful Stitches 79
Part 3: Patterns with Rectangles and Related Shapes 99
Chapter 8: Rectangles to Wear 101
Chapter 9: Rectangles for the Home 123
Chapter 10: Almost Rectangles 139
Part 4: Patterns with Circles, Triangles, and More 167
Chapter 11: Knitting in Circles 169
Chapter 12: Shaping Triangles 189
Chapter 13: Putting Together Rectangles and Triangles 209
Chapter 14: Knitting Beyond Geometry Class 239
Part 5: The Part of Tens 265
Chapter 15: Ten Things You Can Knit with that Aren’t Yarn or Needles 267
Chapter 16: Almost Ten Things You Can Do with Your Swatches 271
Chapter 17: Ten Ways to MacGyver Your Knitting 275
Chapter 18: Ten Smart Ways to Care for Your Knits 279
Appendix 285
Index 301
