Knitting & Crocheting for Dummies - Softcover

Pam Allen; Susan Brittain; Karen Manthey

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0764584537 ISBN 13: 9780764584534

Publisher: Wiley Publishing, 2005

Synopsis

This book has great projects for people who have no idea how to knit or crochet. With easy to read instructions, anyone can pick up knitting and crocheting, and make some fun projects, even as a beginner.

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From the Back Cover

Six simple, stylish knitting and crocheting projects with step-by-step instructions
Crochet and knit great handmade gifts for family and friends!
Wouldn't it be great to knit your own striped scarf or crochet a simple hat anyone can wear? The projects in this Knitting & Crocheting For Dummies kit include: knitting an Everywhere Bag, a Bold and Bright Scarf, and a Handsome Knit Hat and crocheting Colorful Coasters and Placemats, a Sassy Scarf, and a Cloche Hat. With the accessories in this kit -- two pairs of knitting needles (with point protectors), one crochet hook, a tension gauge, and one set of stitch markers -- you have just what you need to get started.
Using a few essential knitting and crocheting techniques, you can create brilliant, timeless designs and try variations that make each piece uniquely yours. Whether you've done some knitting and crocheting before or are just getting started, this hands-on guide shows you how to knit, purl, increase and decrease, crochet in circles and squares, fix your mistakes, and finish your pieces!
Discover how to

*Interpret yarn labels and written patterns

*Knit, purl, and manipulate stitches

*Increase and decrease stitches

*Crochet in circles and squares

*Fix your mistakes

Edition details

• Publisher: Wiley Publishing
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0764584537
• ISBN 13: 9780764584534
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 70