Turner - Knitting: visual quick tips

Knitting

by Sharon Turner

Knitting VISUAL Quick Tips

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About the Author

Sharon Turner designs knitwear and publishes a line of knitting patterns under the Trademark Monkeysuits. She is the author of Monkeysuits: Sweaters and More to Knit for Kids, Teach Yourself Visually Knitting, and Teach Yourself Visually Knitting Design . She lives in Brooklyn New York, with her husband and three daughters.

Acknowledgments

Thank you forever to my dear family. Its always a pleasure to work with Pam Mourouzis and Cindy Kitchel. Thanks also to Donna Wright, Marylouise Wiack, Shannon Ramsey, and Sherry Massey for all of their work on the book. Heartfelt appreciation goes to Ann Cannon-Brown, of elann.com, and Kirstin Muench, of Muench Yarns, who both very graciously supplied the beautiful yarns used for the how-to steps and swatches.

Instructional Videos Online

Weve filmed videos of a few of the techniques described in this bookjust look for the symbol. To view the videos, go to www.wiley.com/go/knittingvqt.

Chapter 1: Knitting Necessities

Like any hobby, knitting requires unique materials and tools: yarn, knitting needles, and other gear to make knitting easier. You can use this chapter to learn about yarn properties and types, and the meaning of all of that small print on the yarn label. Knitting needles come in many shapes and sizes, so choosing which type to use can be confusing. These pages explain needle types, sizes, and materials, as well as what each is used for. This chapter also includes a summary of knitting extrassuch as stitch holders, ring markers, and needle gaugesand what purpose they serve.

Knitting Needles

Knitting needles come in many shapes, sizes, and materials. Certain projects benefit from particular needles. For example, you may want to use wood or bamboo when knitting lace so that loose stitches dont slide off easily.