The Knitter’s Bible

Claire Crompton has worked in the knitting industry for over 15 years. After her Knitwear Design degree she became a pattern designer for major yarn manufacturers and is the author of The Knitter's Bible.

A handbook for knitters at all levels covers key information on materials and techniques, providing a reference library of stitch patterns, color charts for a variety of creative options, and more than twenty-five illustrated projects for clothes, accessories, and home furnishings. Original.

GETTING STARTED: Introducing Yarns Choosing Yarns Needles and Equipment Holding the Needles Casting On Introducing Knit Stitch Binding (Casting) Off Introducing Purl Stitch Combining Knit and Purl Advanced Casting On Advanced Binding (Casting) Off Increasing Stitches Decreasing Stitches Ribs Gauge (Tension) Knit Perfect Abbreviations CREATIVE OPTIONS: Lace Knitting Fair Isle Cables Embossed Knitting Short Rows Twisted Stitches Intarsia Circular Knitting EXPLORING CHOICES: Medallion Knitting Beaded Knitting Looped Knitting Entrelac Mitred Squares Fulling Smocking Reading Knitting Patterns Knitting a Garment Other Garment Details Adapting a Pattern Knitting a Patterned Garment Tassels, Fringes and Cords Edgings Buttons Flowers and Leaves Embroidery Correcting Mistakes STITCH LIBRARY: Knit and Purl Stitches Gansey Patterns Texture Stitches Rib Stitches Cable Stitches Lace Stitches Edgings KNITTING PROJECTS: Garter Stitch Scarf Flower Top Striped Bag Cable Throw Place Mat and Coaster Fun Children's Mittens Rib Stitch Scarf Short Row Cushion Beret Garden Plot Squares Throw Beaded Bag Sheep Toy Fair Isle Baby Blanket Scented Sachets and Cover Lace Bags Funnel Neck Sweater Lace Cardigan Baby Bootees Dainty Knitted Trims Drawstring Bags Patchwork Cushion Greetings Cards Gift Bags House Sampler Intarsia Cushion Motifs Yarn Details Suppliers Index