Knitting For Dummies

Master useful stitches, from beginner to advanced Practice your skills on projects included in the book Find FREE instructional videos online! Ready, set, knit! Want to learn how to knit? Start here! This hands-on, friendly guide shows you how to create gorgeous, one-of-a-kind pieces, whether you're brand new to knitting or you're a seasoned stitcher looking for more patterns. From scarves and sweaters to bags, pillows, and more, you'll find plenty of projects for practicing and perfecting your knitting skills. Plus, you get online access to step-by-step videos that demonstrate knitting techniques to get you on your way to knitting perfection. Inside... Choose the right yarn and needles Cast on, knit and purl, and measure gauge Read pattern instructions and charts Experiment with lace, Fair Isle, and intarsia knitting Knit your first sweater Fix common mistakes