Knitting Answer Book, The · 2nd Edition by Radcliffe, Margaret -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Introduction Chapter 1: Casting On

Basic Cast Ons All about Casting On Special Cast Ons Provisional Cast Ons Solving Cast-On Problems

Chapter 2: The Basics

The Knit Stitch The Purl Stitch Hows and Whys of Knits and Purls Stitches, Rows, and Counting Tips for Lefties Discovering Your Personal Knitting Style Twists and Turns Solving Problems with Knitting and Purling Fixing Mistakes The Slipped Stitch Edge Stitches The Yarnover Personal Factors

Chapter 3: Binding Off

Standard Bind Offs All about Binding Off Solving Bind-Off Problems Special Situations

Chapter 4: Tools

Knitting Needles There’s More to Knitting than Needles

Chapter 5: Yarn

Yarn Labels All about Yarn Working with Yarn Solving Yarn Problems

Chapter 6: Reading Patterns

Sizing Gauge Measurements and Schematics Materials and Tools Abbreviations and Charts Knitting Instructions Solving Problems with Knitting Patterns

Chapter 7: Pattern Stitches

Basic Pattern Stitches Special Stitch Manipulations Working with Pattern Stitches Solving Pattern Stitch Problems Cables Lace

Chapter 8: Circular Knitting

Getting Started with Circular Knitting Solving Circular Knitting Problems Casting On in Special Situations Gauge in Circular Knitting Working Circularly Changing Colors in Circular Knitting Pattern Stitches in Circular Knitting Binding Off in Circular Knitting Converting Flat Knitting to Circular Knitting

Chapter 9: Color

Choosing and Using Colors Multicolor Cast Ons Stripes Stranded Knitting Mosaic Knitting Intarsia Variegated Yarns

Chapter 10: Shaping

Increases Decreases Special Situations

Chapter 11: Fitting

Before You Begin While You Work After You’re Done Solving Other Problems with Fit Short-Row Shaping

Chapter 12: Finishing

Blocking Sewing Up Solving Seaming Problems Kitchener Stitch Borders At Loose Ends Solving Problems during Finishing Wash and Wear

Chapter 13: Embellishments

Beads Bobbles Cords Straps Pom-Poms, Tassels, and Fringe Duplicate Stitch

Resources Common Abbreviations Chart Symbols for Knitting Acknowledgments Other Books by Margaret Radcliffe Copyright Share Your Experience!