Product Description

Now updated and better than ever––the bestselling guide to knitting brilliant, timeless pieces

Knitting For Dummies consistently ranks among our top–selling Dummies titles since it published six years ago, with 300,000 copies sold. Knitting For Dummies, Second Edition, is for those new to the craft who are looking for a great introductory guide, as well as those already familiar with knitting who are looking for an easy–to–read, fun reference that introduces them to new projects and techniques. This revised and expanded edition not only provides the latest information and resources, but also step–by–step how–to instructions for all the knitting techniques featured in the book. Using easier–to–follow photos and illustrations, the guide demonstrates basic knitting stitches and shows readers how to decipher patterns and work with multiple colors. It also explains how to fix common knitting mistakes and relax stiff shoulders and fingers. Most projects also offer a list of variations, so knitters can expand their understanding and design projects on their own. This new edition also features a new section covering knitting online (blogs, e–zines, and Web sites), a new chapter on felting knitted projects (which has become very popular among beginners), the latest new yarns and styles, a new bibliography, and new sample projects and patterns, including "your first sweater" (an easy top–down raglan that requires no piecing), a bag knit in the round, and a tubular neckerchief kind of scarf.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #21588 in Books
• Published on: 2008-10-03
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 432 pages

From the Back Cover
The bestselling guide to knitting — now featuring new projects and patterns!

Want to know how to knit? This fun and easy guide shows you how to create beautiful, timeless pieces, whether you′re new to knitting or you′re ready for more advanced patterns. From scarves and sweaters to bags, pillows, and more, you′ll find lots of projects for practicing and perfecting your skills. Plus, you get the latest knitting techniques and resources!

• Get ready to knit — choose yarn and needles, read pattern instructions and charts, and measure gauge

• Now you′re knitting! — cast on, knit and purl, use basic stitches, make increases and decreases, and knit in the round

• Expand your knowledge — knit stripes and cables, work with multiple colors per row, do lacework, and more

• Make great garments — assemble and block pieces, make bands and buttonholes, close seams, and add finishing touches

• Handle common mistakes — know what to do if you drop a stitch or inadvertently add one

• Make great gifts — knit a baby′s layette, a child′s sweater, pullovers, jackets, and more

• Reap the added benefits of knitting — increase your creativity, learn patience, gain a sense of purpose, and soothe your soul

Open the book and find:

• Step–by–step instructions with helpful illustrations and color photos

• A fresh variety of projects, from beginner to advanced

• The latest yarns and stylish patterns

• Techniques every knitter should know

• Felted knitting projects

• Tips for relaxing stiff shoulders and fingers

• A detailed guide to knitting your first sweater

About the Author
Pam Allen is the author of the bestselling first edition of Knitting For Dummies.

Tracy L. Barr is a professional writer and editor, and has been an avid knitter for more than 30 years.

Shannon Okey is the author of nearly a dozen books on knitting and other fiber arts and a columnist for knit.1 magazine. She hosts a call–in podcast about knitting and has appeared on many television shows.