Knitting Patterns For Dummies

Kristi Porter

• Publisher: For Dummies
• Year: 2023
• Print ISBN: 9781394162079
• eBook ISBN: 9781394162093
• Edition: 1

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!

Table of contents

• Cover
• Title Page
• Table of Contents
• Introduction
• Part 1: The Nuts and Bolts (or Sticks and String) of Knitting
• Part 2: A Primer on Stitches and Color
• Part 3: Patterns with Rectangles and Related Shapes
• Part 4: Patterns with Circles, Triangles, and More
• Part 5: The Part of Tens
• Appendix: Basic Knitting Skills
• Index
• About the Author
• Supplemental Images
• Connect with Dummies
• End User License Agreement