2007 Very Easy Circular Knits by Betty Barnden. Simple techniques and step-by-step projects for the well-rounded knitter. To make hats and socks that fit actual heads and feet, you need the circular knitting skills you'll pick up in Betty's step-by-step primer. It's all easier than you think--you'll soon be reading patterns, using stitch holders, trying new stitches, shapping with darts, an increasing and decreasing. There's a project for each new technique you learn, starting with a simple scarf and progressing to gloves and sweaters. Take your knitting to a new leel by learning to knit in te round, then practice with 10 easy, fast projects including hats, socks, and bags. Circular knitting can be the fastest and easiest way to knit--master a few key skills and you'll have no more worries about complicated shaping and piecing. A stitch-pattern ibrary demonstrates all of the stitches, from basic rib to stripes and diamond patterns.
Contents:
Chapter one: Circular Knitting Know-how
- Choosing needles
- Holding yarn
- Holding needles
- Casting on
- Preparing to knit
- Working in rounds
- Binding off
- Joining new yarn
- Knitting tripes
- Increasing
- Decreasing
- Assembly
- Gauge
- Following knitting instructions
- Blocking
Chapter two: Projects & Special Techniques
Project 1: Loopy scarf
Project 2: Drawstring purse
Provisional cast-on
Using stitch holders
Project 3: Cudly shoulder bag
Project 4: Mittens
Shaping with darts
Short row shaping
Project 5: Socks
Project 6: Hat
Textured stitch techniques
Project 7: Two pillows
Project 8: Gloves
Color work techniques
Project 9: Toy collection
Project 10: Family sweaters
Finishing touches
Chapter three: Stitch Library
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