First Time Knitting The Absolute Beginner's Guide: Learn By Doing - Step-by-Step Basics + 9 Projects
Produktdetaljer
Biografisk notat
Carri Hammett is the original owner of Coldwater Collaborative, a gem of a yarn shop in Excelsior, Minnesota. Carri loves to collaborate with both her customers and her readers as together they express their love of knitting and expand their knitting knowledge and skill. She is the author of Mittens and Hats for Yarn Lovers; Scarves and Shawls for Yarn Lovers; Ready, Set, Knit Cables; and Knitting 101.
First Time Knitting The Absolute Beginner's Guide: Learn By Doing - Step-by-Step Basics + 9 Projects
Knitting is much more than just a way to make something. With minimal investment of time and money, you’ll soon discover that the process of knitting is relaxing and even therapeutic. With its calming rhythmic motion, you’ll look forward to your quiet time with needles and yarn.
First Time Knitting teaches you a range of knitting skills, from the most simple and basic to more advanced techniques that will launch you confidently into the full spectrum of knitting options. Each chapter begins by teaching the skills needed to make the projects in that chapter. As you progress through the book, new techniques are introduced that build on the skills that were presented earlier. Learn about:
- Basic knitting, from choosing a yarn and tools to your first techniques (Projects: Garter Stitch Scarf and Scarf Knit with Two Yarns)
- Creating texture by combining different stitches (Projects: Baby Blocks Blanket and Seed Stitch Table Runner plus Variation)
- Shaping by increasing and decreasing stitches (Project: Leaf Edge Shawl)
- Knitting in the round with circular needles (Project: Easy Knit Hat)
- Putting it all together by picking up stitches and making seams (Projects: Directional Blocks Scarf and Baby Bathrobe)
There’s a first time for everything. Enjoy the journey and achieve success with First Time Knitting.
Each book in the First Time series distills how-to guidance and advice from an expert on a specific topic into targeted step-by-step instruction geared toward the absolute beginner.
Written with the absolute beginner in mind, this book teaches all the basics for learning to knit with step-by-step instructions and photographs
Introduction
Basic Knitting
Garter Stitch Scarf
Loosely Knit Scarf
Scarf Knit with Two Yarns
Texture
Baby Blocks Blanket
Seed Stitch Table Runner
Cabled Smart Phone Case
Shaping
Felted Fir Tree
Leaf Edge Shawl
Knitting in the Round
Felted Bag with Embellished Flap
Easy Knit Hat
Golf Club Covers
Color
Striped Cotton Bathroom Rug
Slip Stitch Shawl
Color Blend Scarf
Color Block Hat
Lace
Lace Scarf with Beaded Edge
Lace Curtain Panels
Putting It Together
Directional Blocks Scarf
Baby Bathrobe
Baby Hat with Button Band
Troubleshooting
Abbreviations
Index
First Time Knitting page 62
How to Knit the Seed Stitch Table Runner
Repeat row 1 until the length from the cast-on edge is approximately 38" (97 cm) or the desired length. Be sure to leave at least 2 yds (1.8 m) for binding off.
Step 1: K1.
Step 2: P1.
Step 3: Pass first stitch on right needle over second stitch and off the end of the needle (one stitch has been bound off).
Step 4: K1.
Step 5: Pass first stitch on right needle over second stitch and off the end of the needle (one stitch has been bound off).
Repeat bind off steps 2 to 5 until 1 stitch remains on needle. Cut yarn leaving a tail at least 8" (20 cm) long and pull through last stitch, tighten to secure.
Knitting is much more than just a way to make something. With minimal investment of time and money, you’ll soon discover that the process of knitting is relaxing and even therapeutic. With its calming rhythmic motion, you’ll look forward to your quiet time with needles and yarn.
First Time Knitting teaches you a range of knitting skills, from the most simple and basic to more advanced techniques that will launch you confidently into the full spectrum of knitting options. Each chapter begins by teaching the skills needed to make the projects in that chapter. As you progress through the book, new techniques are introduced that build on the skills that were presented earlier. Learn about:
- Basic knitting, from choosing a yarn and tools to your first techniques (Projects: Garter Stitch Scarf and Scarf Knit with Two Yarns)
- Creating texture by combining different stitches (Projects: Baby Blocks Blanket and Seed Stitch Table Runner plus Variation)
- Shaping by increasing and decreasing stitches (Project: Leaf Edge Shawl)
- Knitting in the round with circular needles (Project: Easy Knit Hat)
- Putting it all together by picking up stitches and making seams (Projects: Directional Blocks Scarf and Baby Bathrobe)
There’s a first time for everything. Enjoy the journey and achieve success with First Time Knitting.
Each book in the First Time series distills how-to guidance and advice from an expert on a specific topic into targeted step-by-step instruction geared toward the absolute beginner.
Written with the absolute beginner in mind, this book teaches all the basics for learning to knit with step-by-step instructions and photographs
Introduction
Basic Knitting
Garter Stitch Scarf
Loosely Knit Scarf
Scarf Knit with Two Yarns
Texture
Baby Blocks Blanket
Seed Stitch Table Runner
Cabled Smart Phone Case
Shaping
Felted Fir Tree
Leaf Edge Shawl
Knitting in the Round
Felted Bag with Embellished Flap
Easy Knit Hat
Golf Club Covers
Color
Striped Cotton Bathroom Rug
Slip Stitch Shawl
Color Blend Scarf
Color Block Hat
Lace
Lace Scarf with Beaded Edge
Lace Curtain Panels
Putting It Together
Directional Blocks Scarf
Baby Bathrobe
Baby Hat with Button Band
Troubleshooting
Abbreviations
Index
First Time Knitting page 62
How to Knit the Seed Stitch Table Runner
Repeat row 1 until the length from the cast-on edge is approximately 38" (97 cm) or the desired length. Be sure to leave at least 2 yds (1.8 m) for binding off.
Step 1: K1.
Step 2: P1.
Step 3: Pass first stitch on right needle over second stitch and off the end of the needle (one stitch has been bound off).
Step 4: K1.
Step 5: Pass first stitch on right needle over second stitch and off the end of the needle (one stitch has been bound off).
Repeat bind off steps 2 to 5 until 1 stitch remains on needle. Cut yarn leaving a tail at least 8" (20 cm) long and pull through last stitch, tighten to secure.
Produktdetaljer
Biografisk notat
Carri Hammett is the original owner of Coldwater Collaborative, a gem of a yarn shop in Excelsior, Minnesota. Carri loves to collaborate with both her customers and her readers as together they express their love of knitting and expand their knitting knowledge and skill. She is the author of Mittens and Hats for Yarn Lovers; Scarves and Shawls for Yarn Lovers; Ready, Set, Knit Cables; and Knitting 101.