Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
The bestselling guide to knitting brilliant, timeless pieces
This revised and refreshed third edition of Knitting For Dummies features new knitting patterns, refreshed and additional projects, a new bibliography and suppliers list, and improved step-by-step knitting instructions. Plus, from the book, you can access step-by-step instructional videos online that enable you to see and practice the knitting techniques found in the book.
From casting on to knitting in the roundand morethis new edition provides refreshed content and new images and access to online videos to help you follow along with the text. The book's user-friendly online instructional videos empower you to get started knitting immediately.
- Includes refreshed knitting projects
- Empowers you to confidently knit your own handmade creations
- A brand-new edition of the bestselling guide to knitting
Experienced and novice knitters alike can benefit from the step-by-step instructions and informative videos included in this new edition of Knitting For Dummies
P.S. If you think this book seems familiar, youre probably right. The Dummies team updated the cover and design to give the book a fresh feel, but the content is the same as the previous release of Knitting For Dummies (9781118661512). The book you see here shouldnt be considered a new or updated product. But if youre in the mood to learn something new, check out some of our other books. Were always writing about new topics
Synopsis
An 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
From scarves and sweaters to bags, pillows, and more, you'll find lots of projects for practicing and perfecting your knitting skills in Knitting For Dummies, which includes an instructional online video showing you the actual knitting techniques being done step-by-step.
Experienced 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
Cast on, knit, purl, and bind off -- the four basic skills needed to complete any knitting
Decipher pattern instructions and charts
Combine knit and purl stitches with increases and decreases for different effects
Create different kinds of cables, lace, and more
Read the language and graphics in knitting patterns and charts
Increase and decrease stitches and use these techniques to shape a project and create design
It 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:
Combine stitch increases and decreases to create lacework
Get familiar with Fair Isle patterns and simple intarsia motifs, which involve working in more than one color in one row
Practice with plenty of projects to perfect your advanced knitting techniques
Learn to add interest with stripes
Have fun with fulling and felting
Make sweaters, from blocking and assembling your pieces to adding finishing touches like neckbands, edging, and buttonholes
Knitting For Dummies 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.