Howexpert Guide To Knitting

How to Knit Step by Step, Learn Knitting Skills, and Become a Better Knitter

What you'll learn

Knitting

Knitting Tips

Learn How to Knit

Knitting Guide

Requirements

None

Description

If you want to learn how to knit, improve your knitting skills, and become a better knitter, then check out “HowExpert Guide to Knitting.”Are you interested in learning to knit but are unsure of where to start? This book covers everything the beginning knitter needs to know and makes an excellent reference book for intermediate and experienced knitters alike. The techniques in this book are deconstructed and detailed in clear, easy-to-follow steps, along with instructions to create a swatch for practice. Five project patterns are included and cover the stitches and skills covered in the early chapters for maximum memorization and repetition. After working through this book, the knitter will know:• Whether they prefer to use English or Continental style knitting• How to hold the knitting needles and tension the yarn• The differences between Straight Needles, Double Pointed Needles, and Circular Needles• How to knit back and forth, or “flat” such as for scarves• How to knit in circles, or “in the round” such as for hats• How to use the Magic Loop and Traveling Loop methods in the round• How to knit a swatch and determine proper gauge• 2 Cast On methods to begin projects• The Knit and Purl stitches• 2 increase stitches, which add to the total stitch count• 2 decreases stitches, which reduce the total stitch count• 3 Bind Off methods to finish projectsCheck out “HowExpert Guide to Knitting” and learn how to knit starting today!About the ExpertJeanne Torrey lives near Baltimore, Maryland, with her three kids, college BFF, and tuxedo cat. She has been knitting since 2010 and has knit more than 200 projects. You can find her on Ravelry under the username KnitsaTrap. When she’s not knitting, Jeanne enjoys sewing, writing, and video games. She also practices the martial arts of Tae-Kwon-Do (currently a 2nd-degree black belt), Eskrima (green sash, Cacoy Doces Pares), and has recently started building her own gaming PC. Honorable mentions go to Jeanne’s family for enabling her fiber habit, especially her mom, for providing proofreading support. This book is dedicated to Joey, Noah, and Leslie, who have appreciated every hand-knit gift Jeanne made them.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction

Lecture 2 Chapter 1: How to Hold the Yarn and Needles (Updated)

Lecture 3 Chapter 2: Introduction to Fundamental Knitting Stitches (Updated)

Lecture 4 Chapter 3: Starting and Finishing a Project (Updated)

Lecture 5 Chapter 4: How to Read a Knitting Pattern (Updated)

Lecture 6 Chapter 5: How to Knit in the Round (Updated)

Lecture 7 Chapter 6: Knitting a Dishcloth (Updated)

Lecture 8 Chapter 7: Knitting a Scarf (Updated)

Lecture 9 Chapter 8: Knitting a Hat (Updated)

Lecture 10 Chapter 9: Knitting Fingerless Gloves (Updated)

Lecture 11 Chapter 10: Knitting a Cowl (Updated)

Lecture 12 Chapter 11: How to Troubleshoot and Fix Common Knitting Mistakes (Updated)

Lecture 13 Chapter 12: Other Types of Projects and Techniques (Updated)

Lecture 14 Chapter 13: Frequently Asked Questions (Updated)

Lecture 15 Chapter 13: Frequently Asked Questions

Lecture 16 Appendix – Bonus Lace Pattern (Updated)

Lecture 17 Glossary

Lecture 18 About the Expert

Knitters/Knitting Enthusiasts