| Chapter 1 Introduction to Knitting 2 -- 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. |
