I Can’t Believe I’m Knitting! Instructions Booklet

Description

This is a knitting instruction and pattern booklet from Leisure Arts entitled ‘I Can’t Believe I’m Knitting’.  There are step-by-step instructions and full-colour photos included for knitting, felting basics and socks too!  You will be shown how to:

Cast On

English Method Knit Stitch

Continental Method Knit Stitch

English Method Purl Stitch

Continental Method Purl Stitch

Binding Off

Troubleshooting

Knit Necessities

Helpful Bits (terminology (US & International), Yarn Weight Symbols & Names, Types of Yarns, Knit Gauge, Advised needle Sizes, Knitting Needle sizes (US, UK and Metric), understanding instructions, abbreviations)

Slipping Stitches

Decreases:  Knit

Decreases:  Purl

Increases:  Knit

Increases:  Purl

Increases:  Combination

Picking Up Stitches

Finishing Techniques

Cables

And Much, Much More!

There are  a total  13 fabulous practical projects for you to try out.  The projects, and their finished sizes (where given), are:

Plaid Dishcloth –  no size given

Striped Dishcloth – no size given 

Scarf – 6.25 x 45"

Basic Mittens – Childrens up to large adult 

Basic Hat – Childrens up to large adult

Booties – 0-3 months 

Pillow – 16" Square

Cable Afghan – 45.5 x 62"

Scallop Baby Afghan – 33.5 x 37.5"

Dog Sweater – Small – Extra Large 

Crew Neck Pullover – Ladies size 32-40 (36" – 44")

Socks – S, M and L

Felted Purse – 18 x 11" or 15 x 10"