Table of Contents
Introduction 6
Lesson 1 Yams 8
Lesson 2 Knitting kit 10
Lesson 3 Circular needles 12
Knitting basics 14
Lesson 4 Casting on 16
Lesson 5 Knit and purl 18
Lesson 6 Reversible fabrics 20
Lesson 7 Casting off 21
Lesson 8 Decorative increases 22
Lesson 9 Decorative decreases 23
Lesson 10 Tension 24
Lesson 11 Charts 26
The lace knits 28
Lesson 12 Eyelet patterns 30
Technique: Simple eyelets 32
The stitch collection 34
Project 1 Baby blanket and slippers 44
Project 2 Hat and scarf 46
Project 3 Child's cardigan 48
Lesson 13 Lace panels 50
Technique: Eyelets in diagonal lines 52
The stitch collection 54
Project 4 Cushion wraps 70
Project 5 Jewellery purse 72
Project 6 Women's sweaters 74
Lesson 14 Lace patterns 78
Technique: Double decrease 80
The stitch collection 82
Project 7 Scarf 104
Project 8 Wrap 106
Project 9 Evening bag 108
Project 10 Pillow cover 110
Lesson 15 Lace edgings 112
Technique: Double increase 114
The stitch collection 116
Project 11 Shrug 120
Project 12 Baby's shawl 122
Project 13 Guest towels 124
Finishing techniques 126
Lesson 16 Blocking and pressing 128
Lesson 17 Perfect seams 130
Lesson 18 Adding beads and sequins 132
Lesson 19 Basic tassels 134
Lesson 20 Beaded tassels 135
Lesson 21 Adding buttons 136
Lesson 22 Pompoms 138
Lesson 23 Aftercare essentials 139
Abbreviations and chart symbols 140
Index 142
Credits 144