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Knitting & Crocheting All-in-One For Dummies


Knitting & Crocheting All-in-One For Dummies


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von: Pam Allen, Tracy L. Barr, Marly Bird, Susan Brittain, Karen Manthey, Shannon Okey, Kristi Porter

22,99 €

Verlag: Wiley
Format: EPUB
Veröffentl.: 12.02.2020
ISBN/EAN: 9781119652946
Sprache: englisch
Anzahl Seiten: 672

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<p><b>The patterns and instruction you need to start crocheting and kitting today!</b></p> <p>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.</p> <p>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:</p> <ul> <li><i>Knitting For Dummies</i></li> <li><i>Knitting Patterns For Dummies</i></li> <li><i>Crocheting For Dummies</i></li> <li><i>Crochet Patterns For Dummies</i></li> </ul> <p>Get started today and you'll be knitting and crocheting like a champ in no time!</p>
<p>Introduction 1</p> <p><b>Book 1: Getting Started 5</b></p> <p>Chapter 1: Needles, Hooks, and Other Tools 7</p> <p>Chapter 2: Yearning for Yarn 25</p> <p>Chapter 3: Right-Sizing with Gauge 43</p> <p>Chapter 4: Reading Patterns 55</p> <p><b>Book 2: Knitting Basics 77</b></p> <p>Chapter 1: Knitting Fundamentals 79</p> <p>Chapter 2: Basic Stitches 99</p> <p>Chapter 3: Techniques Every Knitter Should Know 109</p> <p>Chapter 4: Knitting in the Round 129</p> <p>Chapter 5: Fixing Common Mistakes 139</p> <p><b>Book 3: Crocheting Basics 151</b></p> <p>Chapter 1: Focusing on Fundamental Stitches 153</p> <p>Chapter 2: Expanding Your Stitch Choices 187</p> <p>Chapter 3: Increasing and Decreasing Stitches 215</p> <p>Chapter 4: Crocheting in Circles 231</p> <p>Chapter 5: Multicolored Crochet 249</p> <p><b>Book 4: Expanding Your Skills 263</b></p> <p>Chapter 1: Knitting Stripes 265</p> <p>Chapter 2: Creating Cables 283</p> <p>Chapter 3: Crochet Stitches That Create Pattern and Texture 305</p> <p>Chapter 4: Tunisian Crochet 339</p> <p>Chapter 5: Crocheting Motifs 361</p> <p>Chapter 6: Making Lace 373</p> <p><b>Book 5: Popular Projects 411</b></p> <p>Chapter 1: Scarves, Wraps, and Hats 413</p> <p>Chapter 2: Home Decor 439</p> <p>Chapter 3: Baby and Kid Projects 455</p> <p>Chapter 4: Bags for All Occasions 475</p> <p><b>Book 6: Sweaters 501</b></p> <p>Chapter 1: Anatomy of a Knitted Sweater Pattern 503</p> <p>Chapter 2: Knitting a Sweater, Step by Step 511</p> <p>Chapter 3: Knitting Neckbands, Edging, Buttonholes, and More 531</p> <p>Chapter 4: Crocheting Your First Sweater 547</p> <p>Chapter 5: Crocheting Sweater Edges and Buttonholes 563</p> <p><b>Book 7: Finishing Touches 577</b></p> <p>Chapter 1: Blocking and Felting 579</p> <p>Chapter 2: Joining Pieces 601</p> <p>Chapter 3: Caring for Your Work 625</p> <p>Index 631</p>
<p><b>Pam Allen, Tracy Barr, Marly Bird, Susan Brittain, Karen Manthey, Shannon Okey</b>, and <b>Kristi Porter</b> are an all-star ensemble of knitwear designers, writers, and illustrators.
<p><b>Your one-stop guide to needlearts</b> <p>Knitting and crocheting are hobbies everyone can enjoy! If you're yarn-curious and don't know where to begin, this book is for you. Inside you'll find everything you need to know to get started knitting and crocheting. Find out how to select yarn, hooks, and needles and how to read patterns, cast or chain on, make different stitches, check gauge, and follow patterns. From the absolute basics all the way through to knitting or crocheting your first sweater, you'll be proficient in no-time! You're never too old—or too young!—to get started. <p><b>7 Books Inside…</b> <ul> <li>Getting Started</li> <li>Knitting Basics</li> <li>Crocheting Basics</li> <li>Expanding Your Skills</li> <li>Popular Projects</li> <li>Sweaters</li> <li>Finishing Touches</li> </ul>

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