Pam Allen & Tracy L. Barr 
Knitting & Crocheting All-in-One For Dummies 

The patterns and instruction you need to start crocheting and kitting today!

Knitting and crocheting go hand-in-hand and are the most popular yarn crafts today. This one-stop guide to all things needles, hooks, and yarn will give you everything you need to know to get started knitting or crocheting.

The book covers absolute basics such as selecting yarn, casting on, and even how to hold the tools and yarn, to understanding stitches, checking gauge, and deciphering patterns. Hundreds of projects, from beginner to advanced, include complete, step-by-step instructions as well as detailed illustrations and photos, and instructional videos online. It includes content from:

* Knitting For Dummies

* Knitting Patterns For Dummies

* Crocheting For Dummies

* Crochet Patterns For Dummies

Get started today and you’ll be knitting and crocheting like a champ in no time!

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Introduction 1

Book 1: Getting Started 5

Chapter 1: Needles, Hooks, and Other Tools 7

Chapter 2: Yearning for Yarn 25

Chapter 3: Right-Sizing with Gauge 43

Chapter 4: Reading Patterns 55

Book 2: Knitting Basics 77

Chapter 1: Knitting Fundamentals 79

Chapter 2: Basic Stitches 99

Chapter 3: Techniques Every Knitter Should Know 109

Chapter 4: Knitting in the Round 129

Chapter 5: Fixing Common Mistakes 139

Book 3: Crocheting Basics 151

Chapter 1: Focusing on Fundamental Stitches 153

Chapter 2: Expanding Your Stitch Choices 187

Chapter 3: Increasing and Decreasing Stitches 215

Chapter 4: Crocheting in Circles 231

Chapter 5: Multicolored Crochet 249

Book 4: Expanding Your Skills 263

Chapter 1: Knitting Stripes 265

Chapter 2: Creating Cables 283

Chapter 3: Crochet Stitches That Create Pattern and Texture 305

Chapter 4: Tunisian Crochet 339

Chapter 5: Crocheting Motifs 361

Chapter 6: Making Lace 373

Book 5: Popular Projects 411

Chapter 1: Scarves, Wraps, and Hats 413

Chapter 2: Home Decor 439

Chapter 3: Baby and Kid Projects 455

Chapter 4: Bags for All Occasions 475

Book 6: Sweaters 501

Chapter 1: Anatomy of a Knitted Sweater Pattern 503

Chapter 2: Knitting a Sweater, Step by Step 511

Chapter 3: Knitting Neckbands, Edging, Buttonholes, and More 531

Chapter 4: Crocheting Your First Sweater 547

Chapter 5: Crocheting Sweater Edges and Buttonholes 563

Book 7: Finishing Touches 577

Chapter 1: Blocking and Felting 579

Chapter 2: Joining Pieces 601

Chapter 3: Caring for Your Work 625

Index 631

Sobre el autor

Pam Allen, Tracy Barr, Marly Bird, Susan Brittain, Karen Manthey, Shannon Okey, and Kristi Porter are an all-star ensemble of knitwear designers, writers, and illustrators.