by Kristi Porter
Put your knitting skills into action with these fun and easy-to-follow patterns.
Knitting is fun, functional, and stress-relieving―get started today with Knitting Patterns For Dummies! Written for all skill levels and perfect for beginners, it includes patterns for socks, scarves, sweaters, and beyond. Add to your knitting repertoire and experiment with different textures, fun colors, and pattern shapes. You'll love the full-color project photos in the color insert and helpful, easy-to-understand instructions for every single project. Even if you've never followed a written pattern before, you can knit cool stuff with the practical, modern patterns inside. This friendly guide will help you pick the right needles and yarn, step you through reading and knitting the patterns, and then finishing off your masterpieces.
- Select the supplies that are right for your projects
- Learn how to read a knitting pattern
- Practice working common stitches and creating different textures
- Make gifts for friends, clothing for yourself, and cold weather wear
Need more practice? Want fun new ideas? Just getting started? All knitters welcome!
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Kristi Porter is a designer, technical editor, and teacher. She is the author of Knitting for Dogs, Knitting in the Sun, and More Knitting in the Sun, and her work has been featured in numerous other books.

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