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Foreword | |
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Introduction | |
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Getting Started | |
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Basic Tools and Equipment | |
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All About the Yarns | |
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Standard Yarn Weight System | |
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Skill Levels | |
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What the Yarn Label Tells You | |
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Basic Techniques | |
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Casting On | |
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Knit Stitch | |
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Purl Stitch | |
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Other Stitches | |
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Increasing | |
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Decreasing | |
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Slip the First Stitch | |
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Adding New Yarn | |
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Binding Off | |
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Finishing Off Last Stitch | |
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Making an I-Cord | |
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Fixing a Mistake | |
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Reading Knitting Directions | |
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The Finishing Touch | |
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Blocking | |
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Joining the Pieces | |
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Embellishments for Pizzazz | |
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Beads, Buttons and Charms | |
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Fringe, Tassels and Pompoms | |
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The Importance of Gauge | |
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How to Use This Book | |
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Practice First | |
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Hats, Hoods and Scarves | |
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Silk Flower-Adorned Hat and Scarf | |
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Gypsy Scarf and Ear Warmers | |
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Jazz, Jazzier and Jazziest Hat Trio | |
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Beaded Mobius Scarf | |
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Red Riding Hooded Scarf | |
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Medieval Times Hood | |
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Straight from the Steppes Hat | |
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Two Cozy Ear Warmers | |
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Ponchos, Shawls and Jackets | |
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Win-the-Blue-Ribbon Jacket | |
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Colorful Summer Poncho | |
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Snugly Triangular Big Shawl | |
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Sumptuous Checkerboard Shawl | |
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Chill Chaser Shoulder Shrug | |
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Many, Many Colors Triangular Shawl | |
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Not-So-Basic Black Wrap | |
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Punched-Up Poncho | |
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Toasty Toes | |
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Sun, Moon and Stars Charmed Tube Socks | |
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Bright, Bright, Bright Ribbed Tube Socks | |
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Cuddle-Up Slipper Sox with Sole | |
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Grab-the-Gold-Ring Legwarmers | |
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Summer Gear | |
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Fun at the Beach Cover-up | |
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Buttoned-Up Tube Top | |
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Summertime Crop Top | |
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Bare-It-All Bandeau | |
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Purses, Jewelry and Other Accessories | |
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Gypsy Purse | |
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Hands-Free Club Bag | |
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Riding the Range Purse | |
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Same Purse Three Ways (Flap and Strap Options) | |
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Knitted I-Cord Necklace I | |
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Knitted I-Cord Necklace II | |
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Gathered Yarn Necklace I | |
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Gathered Yarn Necklace II | |
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Buckled-Up Belt | |
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Fancy Glove Cuffs | |
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Three-for-All Fancy Headbands | |
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Buy the Handle, Knit the Purse I | |
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Buy the Handle, Knit the Purse II | |
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Resources | |