Dropped and twisted stitches, too-small button holes, and mis-crossed cables are only a few of the knitting dilemmas tackled in this humorous and useful guide. Beginners and seasoned knitters alike are promised that learning from mistakes improves technique and inspires personal style--and that sometimes the best solution is just to let a mistake stand. To head off problems before they start, this book explains the correct way to cast on and bind...

Dive into a wealth of stylish patterns, inspired by the textile history of Norway.One of the oldest textile factories in Norway, Salhus Tricotagefabrik operated outside Bergen for over 130 years, producing thousands of sweaters and other knitted fabrics. The technical limitations of the knitting machines of the day gave rise to timeless geometric motifs with strikingly distinctive featuresmotifs which inspired some of Norways best-loved knit designers...

An illustrated manual offers basic knitting skills as well as fourteen step-by-step knitting projects.

"Express your style: Substitute yarns, swap colors, and adjust sizes; add ruffles, bows, or braids; change ribbing into cables, try an openwork pattern, or add a decorative repeat. This fabulous book's one-piece construction techniques can easily be adapted to suit anyone's tastes"--P. [4] of cover.

The "Mollie Makes" team has brought together all their favorite designers to share their tips, stories, and beautiful projects. Learn the best ways to hold your needles, cast on, and make your first stitches. Make a baby blanket for a loved one, create a plant pot holder, or wear your creations with pride--whether you go for a classic pair of socks or a more daring pompom headband or loop poncho.

Knitting's never been so much fun-or so colorful! In this book, you'll be immersed in the strikingly vivid world of handcrafting designer Frida Pontén, who's brought some of her favorite patterns together, 44 in all into a brilliant, eyecatching celebration of all things knitted. Whether you're seeking an airy summer jacket, a cozy poncho for cool days, a warm striped scarf, enchanting wrist warmers, or fun and funky blankets, look forward to breathtaking...

"In this exploration of cable knitting, Meghan Jones goes way beyond traditional cables. Instead of stopping the overall patterning of the garment when she reaches the cables, she continues the stitch pattern through the cables, working lace, textures, colorwork, and even cables over top of other cables"--

This new edition of DK's knitting bible takes you from beginner to expert, with hundreds of step-by-step techniques, more than 120 stitch patterns for a variety of knitting stitches, and 20 knitting projects suitable for all abilities. Fully illustrated and easy to use, The Knitting Book is a one-stop resource for beginners and a rich source of inspiration for avid knitters who want to progress their skills and try new stitch patterns. Each technique...