{"product_id":"knitting-for-dummies-isbn-9781119643203","title":"Knitting For Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn illustrated guide showing how to create beautiful, timeless pieces, whether you're picking up needles for the first time or a seasoned pro looking for advanced patterns\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrom scarves and sweaters to bags, pillows, and more, you'll find lots of projects for practicing and perfecting your knitting skills in \u003ci\u003eKnitting For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e, which includes an instructional online video showing you the actual knitting techniques being done step-by-step.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExperienced and novice crafters alike can benefit from the book's step-by-step instructions that explain knitting in plain English. For anyone new to knitting, this hands-on friendly guide shows you how to\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCast on, knit, purl, and bind off -- the four basic skills needed to complete any knitting\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDecipher pattern instructions and charts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCombine knit and purl stitches with increases and decreases for different effects\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCreate different kinds of cables, lace, and more\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRead the language and graphics in knitting patterns and charts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncrease and decrease stitches and use these techniques to shape a project and create design\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eIt also shows you what to do if you drop a stitch or inadvertently add one. If you know the basics of knitting and want to expand your skills to include stitch patterns with more complexity, you've come to the right place:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCombine stitch increases and decreases to create lacework\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGet familiar with Fair Isle patterns and simple intarsia motifs, which involve working in more than one color in one row\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePractice with plenty of projects to perfect your advanced knitting techniques\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn to add interest with stripes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHave fun with fulling and felting\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMake sweaters, from blocking and assembling your pieces to adding finishing touches like neckbands, edging, and buttonholes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKnitting For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e includes ten quick projects to make for gifts and exercises to \"unkink\" your neck and shoulders should you lose yourself for hours at a time in your craft! Finally, the book ends with a couple appendixes showing you more cool effects and a list of knitting software and helpful online resources. If you're itching to start stitching, grab this book to start crafting your knitted masterpiece today.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Getting Started with Knitting 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Two Needles, a Ball of Yarn, and a Little Know-how 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Tools of the Trade 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Taking the Mystery Out of Patterns and Gauge 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Knitting Primer 55\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: The Fundamentals: Casting On, Knitting, Purling, and Binding Off 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Basic Stitches You’ll Use Again and Again 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Techniques Every Knitter Should Know 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Oops! Fixing Common Mistakes 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Knitting in the Round 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Practicing with Simple Projects 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Techniques for the More Experienced Knitter 149\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Adding Interest with Stripes 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Cable Musings and Interesting Twists 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Let the Sun Shine In: Knitting Lace 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Fair Isle and Intarsia Techniques 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Fulling Fun: Making Your Project’s Presence Felt 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: Making Knitted Garments 249\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Anatomy of a Sweater Pattern 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: How to Knit a Sweater, Step by Step 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Getting It Together: Blocking and Assembling Your Pieces 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18: Finishing Touches: Neckbands, Edging, Buttonholes, and More 303\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 19: Starter Garments 319\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: The Part of Tens 339\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 20: Ten Quick Knitting Projects and Gifts 341\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 21: Ten Unkinking Exercises for Knitters 353\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 6: Appendixes 357\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix A: More Stitches and Cool Effects 359\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix B: Knitting Resources 373\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 377\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePam Allen\u003c\/b\u003e is a knitwear designer and founder of Quince \u0026amp; Co.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eShannon Okey\u003c\/b\u003e is an author and knitwear designer. Find her at knitgrrl.com.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTracy L. Barr\u003c\/b\u003e is a professional writer and editor.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMarlaina \"Marly\" Bird\u003c\/b\u003e hosts her own YouTube channel, where she instructs viewers on knitting and crochet.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eMaster useful stitches, from beginner to advanced\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePractice your skills on projects included in the book\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFind FREE instructional videos online!\u003c\/li\u003e\t \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eReady, set, knit!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWant to learn how to knit? Start here! This hands-on, friendly guide shows you how to create gorgeous, one-of-a-kind pieces, whether you're brand new to knitting or you're a seasoned stitcher looking for more patterns. From scarves and sweaters to bags, pillows, and more, you'll find plenty of projects for practicing and perfecting your knitting skills. 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