Knitting for Dummies

<p>Whether you’re just picking up knitting needles for the first time or you’ve been knitting for years, <i>Knitting For Dummies, 2<sup>nd</sup> Edition</i>, will be your pattern for knitting success. Have you always wanted to knit, but are just not sure how or where to start? Have you been knitting for years and want to perfect your stitches? As a beginner you will learn… </p>
<ul>
<li>the tools of the trade</li> <li>the basics</li> <li>how to read a pattern</li> <li>the fundamentals</li> <li>basic stitches</li> <li>techniques no knitter should be without</li> <li>what to do when you make a common mistake</li> <li>tips for knitting in the round</li> <li>how to knit some easy projects</li> </ul>
<p>More advanced? Try your needles at stripes, cables, twists, lace, Fair Isle, intarsia, and full garments. <i>Knitting For Dummies, 2<sup>nd</sup> Edition</i>, will not only enhance the skills you already have, it’ll teach you new ones, from expert knitters who will guide you every step of the way. You’ll be on your way to knitting a new wardrobe in no time!</p>

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Allen, Pam

Barr, Tracy L.

Okey, Shannon

Crafts & Hobbies

For Dummies

<p>Can't afford a new couch? Cover it with pillows! Every interior decorator worth her measuring tape knows the easiestnot to mention cheapestway to transform a room is with fresh, colorful cushions. For this beautiful sewing book, veteran crafter Shannon Okey created more than 25 patterns for every room in the home. Projects range frombeginner friendly throw pillows, shams, and bolsters to more advanced bench pads, ottomans, and oversized floor cushions. We've tucked ready-to-use (no photocopier enlarging here!) pattern pieces into a pocket and used Wire-O binding for easy reference while sewing. With photographs and designs inspired by the hippest looks, The Pillow Book is just the fix for quick and easy home makeovers.</p>

The Pillow Book: Over 25 Simple-to-sew Patterns for Every Room and Every Mood

Chronicle Books+

<p>• Great price point—just 9.95 American dollars!<br><br><br>• 15 funky patterns teach knitting <br>skills incrementally<br><br><br>• Knitting encourages girls to share and <br>learn from other girls—making it an <br>excellent empowerment tool<br><br><br>• Partner Web site provides forum for <br>teen knitters<br><br><br>Tired of hearing about who's dating who and what Alyssa wore to the last party? Get those teens and tweens started on some practical life skills and girl empowerment! <b>KnitGrrl</b> is an upbeat introduction to knitting, from basic materials, tools, and stitches, to fifteen easy projects designed specifically for teens and tweens. Lower the number of trips to the mall with patterns for an iPod cozy, a ponytail wool beanie, cat toys, text-messaging mittens, starry leg warmers, and ten more great patterns. The organization of the book builds skills incrementally, so friends can learn and share together. Tips on organizing knitting groups, plus quizzes and DIY projects for fun knitting-related items such as stitch markers and hand salve, make this the ultimate BKFF (Best Knitting Friends Forever) guidebook.</p>

Knitgrrl: Learn to Knit with 15 Fun and Funky Patterns

Children's Books

Arts, Music & Photography

Watson-Guptill Publications

<p>The Knitgrrl Guide To Professional Knitwear Design is the first-ever book targeted to designers of all experience levels who want to create, communicate and sell their work professionally to magazines, publishers, consumers and other markets. Written by an industry insider, the Guide takes a comprehensive, unflinching look behind the scenes that no knit or crochet designer can afford to be without. Includes 30+ interviews with top designers, editors and professionals who tell it like it is so you can hit the ground running, a guide to responsible social media use, information on distribution, printing, online publishing and much, much more.</p>

The Knitgrrl Guide to Professional Knitwear Design

Business & Money

Job Hunting & Careers

Cooperative Press

<b>Ready, Set, Knit!</b> <p>Part primer, part projects, and part pep talk, this handy guide includes what you need to know to make fun projects you can use yourself or give to others. From choosing yarn and needles, to casting on, knitting, purling, and binding off, this book has the info you need to get started with this creative hobby.</p> <p><b>Open the book and find:</b></p> <ul>
<li> <p>The differences between natural and synthetic fibers and the good and bad qualities of each</p> </li> <li> <p>Basic stitches you'll use again and again</p> </li> <li> <p>The most common knitting abbreviations and what they mean</p> </li> <li> <p>A variety of projects to get you from yarn to finished piece</p> </li> </ul>

Knitting For Dummies

<b>The bestselling guide to knitting brilliant, timeless pieces</b> <p>This revised and refreshed third edition of <i>Knitting For Dummies</i> 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.</p> <p>From casting on to knitting in the round—and more—this 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.</p> <ul>
<li>Includes refreshed knitting projects</li> <li>Empowers you to confidently knit your own handmade creations</li> <li>A brand-new edition of the bestselling guide to knitting</li> </ul>
<p>Experienced and novice knitters alike can benefit from the step-by-step instructions and informative videos included in this new edition of <i>Knitting For Dummies!</i></p>

Bird, Marly

This is the hardcover format of Knitting For Dummies, 2nd EditionThe 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 round—and more—this 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!

ALLEN

Barr, Tracy

<p><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; overflow: visible; cursor: text; clear: both; position: relative; direction: ltr; font-family: #39;Segoe UI#39;, #39;Segoe UI Web#39;, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"> <p><b>An illustrated&nbsp;guide showing&nbsp;how to create beautiful, timeless pieces, whether you''re picking up needles for the first time or a seasoned&nbsp;pro&nbsp;looking for advanced&nbsp;patterns&nbsp;</b></p> </div> <div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; font-family: #39;Segoe UI#39;, #39;Segoe UI Web#39;, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"> <div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; overflow: visible; cursor: text; clear: both; position: relative; direction: ltr;"> <p>From scarves and sweaters to bags, pillows, and more, you''ll find lots of projects for practicing and perfecting your knitting skills&nbsp;in&nbsp;Knitting&nbsp;For&nbsp;Dummies,&nbsp;which&nbsp;includes an instructional&nbsp;online video&nbsp;showing you&nbsp;the actual knitting techniques being done step-by-step.&nbsp;</p> </div> <div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; overflow: visible; cursor: text; clear: both; position: relative; direction: ltr;"> <p>Experienced and novice crafters alike can benefit from the&nbsp;book''s&nbsp;step-by-step instructions&nbsp;that explain knitting in plain English.&nbsp;For anyone new to knitting,&nbsp;this&nbsp;hands-on friendly guide&nbsp;shows you&nbsp;how to&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> </div> <div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; position: relative;"> <ul style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; overflow: visible; cursor: text; font-family: verdana;"> <li style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 24px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; overflow: visible; cursor: text; clear: both; position: relative; direction: ltr; display: block; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, Calibri_MSFontService, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline;"> <p>Cast&nbsp;on, knit, purl, and bind off -- the four basic skills needed to complete any&nbsp;knitting&nbsp;</p> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; font-family: #39;Segoe UI#39;, #39;Segoe UI Web#39;, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"> <div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; position: relative;"> <ul style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; overflow: visible; cursor: text; font-family: verdana;"> <li style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 24px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; overflow: visible; cursor: text; clear: both; position: relative; direction: ltr; display: block; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, Calibri_MSFontService, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline;"> <p>Decipher&nbsp;pattern instructions and&nbsp;charts&nbsp;</p> </li> <li style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 24px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; overflow: visible; cursor: text; clear: both; position: relative; direction: ltr; display: block; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, Calibri_MSFontService, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline;"> <p>Combine knit and purl stitches with increases and decreases for different&nbsp;effects&nbsp;</p> </li> <li style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 24px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; overflow: visible; cursor: text; clear: both; position: relative; direction: ltr; display: block; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, Calibri_MSFontService, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline;"> <p>Create different kinds of cables, lace, and&nbsp;more&nbsp;</p> </li> <li style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 24px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; overflow: visible; cursor: text; clear: both; position: relative; direction: ltr; display: block; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, Calibri_MSFontService, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline;"> <p>Read the language and graphics in knitting&nbsp;patterns and&nbsp;charts&nbsp;</p> </li> <li style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 24px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; overflow: visible; cursor: text; clear: both; position: relative; direction: ltr; display: block; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, Calibri_MSFontService, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline;"> <p>Increase&nbsp;and decrease stitches&nbsp;and use&nbsp;these techniques to&nbsp;shape a project and create&nbsp;design&nbsp;</p> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; font-family: #39;Segoe UI#39;, #39;Segoe UI Web#39;, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"> <div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; overflow: visible; cursor: text; clear: both; position: relative; direction: ltr;"> <p>It also shows you what&nbsp;to do if you drop a stitch or inadvertently add one.&nbsp;If you&nbsp;know the basics of knitting and want to expand your&nbsp;skills&nbsp;to include stitch patterns&nbsp;with more complexity, you''ve come to the right place:&nbsp;</p> </div> <div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; position: relative;"> <ul style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; overflow: visible; cursor: text; font-family: verdana;"> <li style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 24px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; overflow: visible; cursor: text; clear: both; position: relative; direction: ltr; display: block; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, Calibri_MSFontService, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline;"> <p>Combine&nbsp;stitch increases and decreases to create&nbsp;lacework&nbsp;</p> </li> <li style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 24px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; overflow: visible; cursor: text; clear: both; position: relative; direction: ltr; display: block; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, Calibri_MSFontService, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline;"> <p>Get familiar with Fair Isle patterns and simple intarsia&nbsp;motifs, which involve working in more than one color&nbsp;in one&nbsp;row&nbsp;</p> </li> <li style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 24px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; overflow: visible; cursor: text; clear: both; position: relative; direction: ltr; display: block; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, Calibri_MSFontService, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline;"> <p>Practice&nbsp;with plenty of&nbsp;projects&nbsp;to perfect your advanced knitting&nbsp;techniques&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; font-family: #39;Segoe UI#39;, #39;Segoe UI Web#39;, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"> <div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; position: relative;"> <ul style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; overflow: visible; cursor: text; font-family: verdana;"> <li style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 24px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; overflow: visible; cursor: text; clear: both; position: relative; direction: ltr; display: block; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, Calibri_MSFontService, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline;"> <p>Learn&nbsp;to add interest with&nbsp;stripes&nbsp;</p> </li> <li style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 24px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; overflow: visible; cursor: text; clear: both; position: relative; direction: ltr; display: block; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, Calibri_MSFontService, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline;"> <p>Have&nbsp;fun with fulling and&nbsp;felting&nbsp;</p> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; font-family: #39;Segoe UI#39;, #39;Segoe UI Web#39;, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"> <div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; position: relative;"> <ul style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; overflow: visible; cursor: text; font-family: verdana;"> <li style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 24px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; overflow: visible; cursor: text; clear: both; position: relative; direction: ltr; display: block; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, Calibri_MSFontService, sans-serif; vert</p>

<p><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>

Knitting & Crocheting All-in-One For Dummies

Porter, Kristi

Brittain, Susan

Manthey, Karen

<b>Like any modern, responsible citizen</b> or fervent DIYer, you’ve probably been using salvaged materials for years. But did you know that the fastest growing trend in knitting and crochet takes reduce-reuse-recycle to a whole new level? In <i>Alt Fiber</i>, popular craft author, teacher, and blogger Shannon Okey presents more than twenty-five patterns for jackets, skirts, sweaters, wraps, socks, bags, and more using nonallergenic plant fibers. And these aren’t just any fibers . . . from the seaweed-derived Seacell yarn, which transmits vitamins and nutrients to your skin when you wear it, to soy-based yarns made from tofu manufacturing waste, alternative fibers are good for the environment, easy to care for, and more available than ever. <br><br>Since these fibers don’t work up or drape like wool or cotton yarns, Shannon channels her enthusiasm and expertise into teaching crafters of all skill levels about the properties of alt fibers, how to incorporate them into existing patterns, and even how to hand-dye them. And with contemporary designs contributed by Knit Brit’s Andi Smith, Acme Knitting Company’s Jillian Moreno, Julie Armstrong Holetz, Sivia Harding, Laura Chau, Kate Jackson, Keri Williams, and other up-and-coming designers, <i>Alt Fiber</i> is a must-have addition to overstuffed stash bags everywhere. Whether you make a pine wrap, a bamboo coat, a kenaf bag, or a corn T-shirt, knitting green has never been so easy.

Alt Fiber: 25 Projects for Knitting Green with Bamboo, Soy, Hemp, and More

Ten Speed Press+

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Books by Okey, Shannon

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Knitting for Dummies

The Pillow Book: Over 25 Simple-to-sew Patterns for Every Room and Every Mood

Knitgrrl: Learn to Knit with 15 Fun and Funky Patterns

The Knitgrrl Guide to Professional Knitwear Design

Knitting For Dummies

Knitting for Dummies

Knitting For Dummies

Knitting For Dummies

Knitting & Crocheting All-in-One For Dummies

Alt Fiber: 25 Projects for Knitting Green with Bamboo, Soy, Hemp, and More