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Knitting & Crocheting All-in-One For Dummies
Pam Allen (Author), Tracy L. Barr (Author), Marly Bird (Author), Susan Brittain (Author), Karen Manthey (Author), Shannon Okey (Author), Kristi Porter (Author)
9781119652939, Wiley
Paperback / softback, published 30 April 2020
672 pages
22.6 x 18.3 x 3.8 cm, 0.93 kg
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: Get started today and you'll be knitting and crocheting like a champ in no time!
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
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