This indispensable book provides you with the knitting know-how tomake your own range of irresistibly tactile knits.Learn how to use a variety of materiais—from fluffy mohair to delicate silk yarns and rustic Shetland wools—to create cozy wraparound cardigans，cuddly sweaters，and elaborate beaded vests.

Introduction

Chapter 1 Basic Skills

 Essentials

 Yarns

 Importance of Gauge

 Reading Patterns

 Holding the Needles

 Casting On

 Knit and Purl

 Binding Off

 Knit and Purl Textures

 Cable and Bobble Textures

 Lace Textures

 Knitting with Beads

 Additional Textures

 Shaping, Seaming, and Assembly

Chapter 2 Cozy Knits

 Scarf and Hat

 Cozy Sweater

 Wraparound Cardigan

 Mohair Scarf

 Easy-knit Socks

Chapter 3 Linear Knits

 Skinny-rib Cardigan

 Stitch-effect Sweater

 Diagonal-stitch Cardigan

Chapter 4 Natural Knits

 Rugged Soft Sweater

 Bobble-stitch Cardigan

 Chenille Cardigan

 Casual Cable Sweater

 Cable and Bobble-stitch Sweater

Chapter 5 Antique Knits

 Decorative-edge Top

 Beaded Cardigan

 Lacy Drawstring Bag

 Lace Cardigan

Index

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