{"product_id":"knitting-for-dummies-9781119643203","title":"Knitting for Dummies","description":"\u003ch2\u003eComplete Knitting Guide with Video Tutorials and Patterns\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn illustrated guide showing how to create beautiful, timeless pieces, whether you're picking up needles for the first time or a seasoned pro looking for advanced patterns\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom scarves and sweaters to bags, pillows, and more, you'll find lots of projects for practicing and perfecting your knitting skills in \u003ci\u003eKnitting For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e, which includes an instructional online video showing you the actual knitting techniques being done step-by-step.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMaster Fundamental Knitting Techniques\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExperienced and novice crafters alike can benefit from the book's step-by-step instructions that explain knitting in plain English. For anyone new to knitting, this hands-on friendly guide shows you how to\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCast on, knit, purl, and bind off -- the four basic skills needed to complete any knitting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecipher pattern instructions and charts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCombine knit and purl stitches with increases and decreases for different effects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate different kinds of cables, lace, and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead the language and graphics in knitting patterns and charts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncrease and decrease stitches and use these techniques to shape a project and create design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt also shows you what to do if you drop a stitch or inadvertently add one. If you know the basics of knitting and want to expand your skills to include stitch patterns with more complexity, you've come to the right place:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAdvanced Techniques and Project Ideas\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCombine stitch increases and decreases to create lacework\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGet familiar with Fair Isle patterns and simple intarsia motifs, which involve working in more than one color in one row\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractice with plenty of projects to perfect your advanced knitting techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn to add interest with stripes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave fun with fulling and felting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMake sweaters, from blocking and assembling your pieces to adding finishing touches like neckbands, edging, and buttonholes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKnitting For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e includes ten quick projects to make for gifts and exercises to \"unkink\" your neck and shoulders should you lose yourself for hours at a time in your craft! Finally, the book ends with a couple appendixes showing you more cool effects and a list of knitting software and helpful online resources. If you're itching to start stitching, grab this book to start crafting your knitted masterpiece today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Authors\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePam Allen\u003c\/b\u003e is a knitwear designer and founder of Quince \u0026amp; Co.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eShannon Okey\u003c\/b\u003e is an author and knitwear designer. Find her at knitgrrl.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTracy L. Barr\u003c\/b\u003e is a professional writer and editor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMarlaina \"Marly\" Bird\u003c\/b\u003e hosts her own YouTube channel, where she instructs viewers on knitting and crochet.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"For Dummies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50680837112082,"sku":"9781119643203","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_11c5a06e-b0bd-4132-8d29-b523f3118ea1.jpg?v=1733943611","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/knitting-for-dummies-9781119643203","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}