Hip Knitting: Stylish Projects for the Absolute Beginner

You can learn to knit your grandmother’s way, or you can learn to knit using Astor Tsang’s unique method that has made her a popular knitting teacher for more than ten years. Astor’s simple approach guides the beginner through well-explained knitting concepts before sharing stitches and patterns. You’ll build your knitting knowledge and confidence while learning to make scarves, sweaters, hats, and dolls. With Hip Knitting, Astor shares six patterns for warm, woolly delights to wear and give as gifts.

Getting Started                                     

                Yarn

                Tools

                Reading Yarn Labels

                Choosing Yarn and Yarn Substitutions

                Winding a Ball Off Skein

                Measurements

How to Knit—Basics                           

                Slipknot

                Casting On

                Knit Stitch

                Purl Stitch

                Tension

                Combination Knits and Purls

                Reading Your Work

                Turning

                Casting Off

Finishing                                                

                Blocking

                Sewing

                Darning Ends

Beyond the Basics                              

                Reading a Pattern

                Knitting on Gauge

                Transferring Stitches

                Ending Yarn

                Joining Yarn

                Increasing—Make One and Yarn Over

                Decreasing—Knit 2 Together

                Casting On Mid-Row—Backward Loop Method

                Buttonhole

                Design

                Stitch Pattern

                Stitch Calculator

Projects                                                  

                Scarf

                Slouch Hat

                Mr. Ugly Doll

                        Tube Top + Shrug = Sweater

Appendix                                              

Glossary