The Knowledgeable Knitter · Understand the Inner Workings of Knitting and Make Every Project a Success by Radcliffe, Margaret -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Introduction: Knowledge Is Power Chapter One: First Choices: Pattern, Yarn, and Needles

What Makes a Well-Written Pattern? Understanding and Evaluating Schematics Choosing the Right Size How to Take Body Measurements Finding a Yarn to Suit Your Pattern/Finding a Pattern to Suit Your Yarn Choosing Needles Matching Gauge There’s More to Swatching Than Matching the Gauge

Chapter Two: Second Thoughts: Planning the Project

Order of Construction Cast Ons Centering Pattern Stitches Planning Ahead for Perfect Finishing

Chapter Three: Third Time Lucky: Modifying Your Pattern

Changing Color or Stitch Pattern Adding Embellishments Changing the Borders Changing Direction: Top Down versus Bottom Up Converting Flat to Circular The Whys and Hows of Steeks Converting Circular Garment Instructions to Flat

Chapter Four: Forethought: Shaping and Fitting

Shaping Your Knitting Fitting Your Garment

Chapter Five: Work in Progress

Understanding Knitting Instructions Reality Checks Disguising the Jog Binding Off and Casting On in the Middle Bottom Borders on a Top-Down Sweater Binding Off at the End What Comes Next?

Chapter Six: Evaluation and Adjustments

Honest Assessments, Practical Solutions Fixing Mistakes Variations in Dye Lot, Color, and Yarn Quality Size and Fit Adjustments Cutting Your Knitting

Chapter Seven: Putting It All Together

Best Finishing Practices Blocking Knitted Pieces Dealing with Ends Joining the Pieces

Chapter Eight: Borders, Bindings, and Embellishments

Neck, Armhole, and Front Borders Bindings and Facings to Enclose Edges The Zipper Controversy Collars for a Dressier Look Practical and Decorative Pockets Knitted Embellishments Blocking the Finished Garment Caring for Your Finished Handknits Storing Handknit Garments The Elusive Pursuit of Perfection

Appendix Glossary of Techniques & Terms Abbreviations Symbols Further Reading Online References Acknowledgments Other Storey Books by Margaret Radcliffe Copyright Share Your Experience!