Learn to Knit

Table of Contents

Introduction 6
Basic Information 8

Technique: Get Ready to Begin 12
Technique: Following a Pattern 16
Project: Baby Hat and Scarf 18

Technique: Basics Fabrics 20
Project: Three Easy Pillows 22

Technique: Textured Stitches 26
Project: Two Pretty Pillows and Basket-Weave Baby Blanket 28

Technique: Simple Shaping 34
Project: Garter-Stitch Pullover 36

Technique: Increasing 40
Project: Child’s Pullover with Moss Stitch Borders 42

Technique: Decreasing 46
Technique: Basic Buttonholes 47
Project: Cardigan with Garter-Stitch Stripes 48

Project: Raglan-Sleeve Stockinette Stitch Sweater 52

Technique: Working from a Chart 56
Technique: Picking Up Stitches 58
Project: Star Motif Pullover 60

Technique: More Buttonholes 64
Technique: Working in Stripes 65
Project: Striped Pillows 66
Project: Striped Jacket 68

Technique: Pockets 72
Project: Tunic with Pockets 74

Resources 78
Index 80
Acknowledgements 80