Table of Contents

THE KNITTER’S BIBLE

Introduction to Knitting
Getting Started
How to use this section
Introducing Yarns
Choosing Yarns
Needles and Equipment
Holding the Needles
Casting On
Introducing Knit Stitch
Binding (Casting) Off
Introducing Purl Stitch
Combining Knit and Purl
Advanced Casting On
Advanced Binding (Casting) Off
Increasing Stitches
Decreasing Stitches
Ribs
Gauge (Tension)
Knit Perfect
Abbreviations

Creative Options:
Introduction
Lace Knitting
Fair Isle
Cables
Embossed Knitting
Short Rows
Twisted Stitches
Intarsia
Circular Knitting

Exploring the Choices:
Introduction
Medallion Knitting
Beaded Knitting
Looped Knitting
Entrelac
Mitred Squares
Fulling
Smocking
Reading Knitting Patterns
Knitting a Garment
Other Garment Details
Adapting a Pattern
Knitting a Patterned Garment
Tassels, Fringes and Cords
Edgings
Buttons
Flowers and Leaves
Embroidery
Correcting Mistakes

Stitch Library:
Introduction
Knit and Purl Stitches
Gansey Patterns
Texture Stitches
Rib Stitches
Cable Stitches
Lace Stitches
Edgings

Knitting Projects:
Introduction
Garter Stitch Scarf
Flower Top
Striped Bag
Cable Throw
Place Mat and Coaster
Fun Children’s Mittens
Rib Stitch Scarf
Short Row Cushion
Beret
Garden Plot Squares Throw
Beaded Bag
Sheep Toy
Fair Isle Baby Blanket
Scented Sachets and Cover
Lace Bags
Funnel Neck Sweater
Lace Cardigan
Baby Bootees
Dainty Knitted Trims
Drawstring Bags
Patchwork Cushion
Greetings Cards
Gift Bags
House Sampler
Intarsia Cushion

Motifs


THE CROCHET BIBLE

Introduction to Crochet
How to use this section
Equipment
Yarn textures
Yarn weights
Yarn fibres

Crochet Techniques:
Basic stitches
Placing the crochet stitches
Making crochet fabrics
Tension
Combination stitches
Relief stitches
Picots
Bullion stitches and clones knots
Linked stitches
Crossed stitches
Branched stitches
Fur stitch
Solomon’s knots
Joining in new balls of yarn
Changing colour of yarn
Multi-coloured designs
Shaping in crochet
Following a crochet pattern
Filet crochet
Joining pieces of crochet
Making crochet motifs
Pressing crochet items
Borders and edgings
Decorative details
Working with beads
Embroidery on crochet
Tartan effects
Fringes, tassels and pompons

Stitch Library:
Basic stitches
Textured stitches
Chevron and wave stitches
Spike stitches
Lacy stitches
Edgings
Motifs

Crochet Projects:
Band of bunnies
Sunny day stripes
Precious pastels baby set
Pretty in pink cardigan and shawl
Autumn colour coat
Corsage
Glorious glamour scarves
Peruvian-style bag
Solomon’s knot wrap
Circles and stripes set
Seaside and shells set
Tartan-style set
Summer sky mesh top
Bead-edged beauty
Flower-trimmed cardigan
Multi-coloured motif shrug
Lazy stripe wrap jacket
Casual comfort sweaters
Pot pourri sachets
Rose-red heart rug
Three-colour baby blanket
Rainbow ribbon throw
Picture-perfect cushion covers
Heirloom bedspread

Yarn Details
Suppliers
Acknowledgments
Index

About the Author

Claire Crompton is one of the world's best selling knitting authors and has worked as a pattern designer for major yarn manufacturers, including Sirdar and DMC. She has now established her own range of patterns and teaches workshops around the UK. Visit her website at www.clairecrompton.co.uk

Sue Whiting is an accomplished crochet and knitwear designer. After graduating from the London College of Fashion she worked for many of the major yarn manufacturers and is also the author of several books on crochet and other needlecraft subjects.