Knitting Patterns For Dummies - Softcover

Porter, Kristi

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1394162073 ISBN 13: 9781394162079

Verlag: For Dummies, 2023

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Put your knitting skills into action with these fun and easy-to-follow patterns

Knitting is fun, functional, and stress-relieving―get started today with Knitting Patterns For Dummies! Written for all skill levels and perfect for beginners, it includes patterns for socks, scarves, sweaters, and beyond. Add to your knitting repertoire and experiment with different textures, fun colors, and pattern shapes. You’ll love the full-color project photos in the color insert and helpful, easy-to-understand instructions for every single project. Even if you’ve never followed a written pattern before, you can knit cool stuff with the practical, modern patterns inside. This friendly guide will help you pick the right needles and yarn, step you through reading and knitting the patterns, and then finishing off your masterpieces.

• Select the supplies that are right for your projects
• Learn how to read a knitting pattern
• Practice working common stitches and creating different textures
• Make gifts for friends, clothing for yourself, and cold weather wear

Need more practice? Want fun new ideas? Just getting started? All knitters welcome!

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Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Kristi Porter is a designer, technical editor, and teacher. She is the author of Knitting for Dogs, Knitting in the Sun, and More Knitting in the Sun, and her work has been featured in numerous other books.

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Stretch your knitting skills

Ready to take your knitting beyond scarves and blankets? Knitting Patterns For Dummies is chock full of knitting patterns ― and the skills you need to complete them with confidence. These easy-to-follow instructions will have you crafting cozy sweaters, accessories, and home decor that you’ll be proud of. If you haven’t been knitting long, this friendly book will show you how to read patterns and walk you through the process from start to finish. Plus, you get full-color photos and creative tips for avoiding common knitting problems.

Inside…

• Choosing needles and yarn
• Reading knitting patterns
• Working with common stitches
• Creating color and texture motifs
• Understanding gauge
• Making knits that fit
• Caring for completed knits
• Personalizing your projects

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: For Dummies
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2023
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1394162073
• ISBN 13: 9781394162079
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Auflage: 1
• Anzahl der Seiten: 320
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Wiley-VCH GmbH; product_safety@wiley.com; ; Boschstrasse 12; Weinheim; 69469; Deutschland