Knit Step by Step: Techniques, Stitches, and Patterns Made Easy

by Vikki Haffenden, Frederica Patmore

Overview

Taking knitters step by step through every beginner technique — from the basic knit and purl stitches to lace and cables — Knit Step by Step is the perfect pocket companion for new knitters.

Providing the essential information to start creating beautiful projects immediately, Knit Step by Step is an easy-to-master and colorfully illustrated reference that will reinforce good techniques and inspire creativity.

Includes the essential equipment and materials, photographed and fully explained, techniques with simple-to-follow, detailed instructions, and handy galleries that provide a quick visual reference to all stitches and patterns featured.

Features some content previously published in DK's The Knitting Book.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781465492128
Publisher:	DK
Publication date:	02/25/2020
Series:	DK Step by Step
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	224
Sales rank:	626,983
Product dimensions:	7.50(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Vikki Haffenden, coauthor of The Knitting Book (with Frederica Patmore), is a professional knitted textiles designer with a background in commercial knitwear design. She teaches at the University of Brighton, and her work has been featured in Woolcraft, The Cool Girl's Guide to Knitting, and The Cool Girl's Guide to Crochet. Vikki acted as a design consultant to develop Rooster hand-knit yarns and Rooster Pattern Book One. She is the author of Double Bed Machine Knitting: Explained, and her research into knitting was profiled in Selvedge magazine.

Frederica Patmore, coauthor of The Knitting Book (with Vikki Haffenden), is a design consultant for Rowan Yarns, one of the biggest providers of luxury yarns in the world. She runs a number of classes at different skill levels in branches of the John Lewis department store and independent knitting shops, and contributes to needlecraft publications. As well as being a master of knitting technique, Frederica is an accomplished and successful knitting pattern designer.

Table of Contents

Introduction 6

Tools and Materials 8

Yarns 10

Embellishments 20

Knitting needles 22

Other equipment 24

Garment care 28

Techniques 30

Key techniques 32

Preparing and repairing 60

Following stitch patterns 64

Following a pattern 67

Increases and decreases 69

Twists and cables 86

I-cord 88

Colorwork 91

Textural and color effects 103

Structural effects 103

Short rows 115

Circular knitting 121

Reverse, twice knit, and Tunisian 128

Finishing details 130

Embellishments 154

Arm knitting 170

Projects 178

Harlequin scarf 180

Men's textured hat 182

Cabled armwarmers 184

Child's fair isle bobble hat 186

Baby blanket 188

Checkered pillow 190

Checkered blanket 192

Arm-knitted rug 194

Stitch Patterns 196

Glossary 218

Index 220

Acknowledgments 224