CONTENTS FAYETS WHAT IS KNITTING TOOLS AND MATERIALS CASTING ON KNIT STITCH 10 PURL STITCH KNITTING STRIPES DECREASING S CASTING OFF T6 SEWING TECHNIQUES SCARF PROJECT 18 PILLOW PROJECT O DOG COLLAR PROJECT TOYCOLLAR PROJECT 2 STUFFEDOLPROJECT HAT PROJECT A 26 DISHCLOTH PROJECT EXTREME KNITTING LEARNING MORE O CLOSSARY INDEX Y2
WHAT IS KNITTING Knitting is a fun activity for everyone When you knit you create and interlock many loops of yarn called stitches The stitches form rows on special needles The more rows you add the longer the result You can use different kinds of stitches to create different textures and looks for the final product There are also many different types of yarn and needle sizes You can make clothing accessories and other items from knitting Knitting is a great way to relax You can knit while watching TV or chatting with your friends Many places have knitting clubs where people get together in groups to learn how to knit and to meet other knitters Maybe you could join or start a knitting club at your school Yarn comes in many colors textures and
THE HISTORY OF KNITTING Knit Bit Many believe that knitting started with ancient people using knots to create fishing nets But it is hard to figure out exactly when knitting first began because the yarn used for knitting breaks down and decomposes very quickly The oldest piece of knitting was a pair of cotton socks discovered in Egypt Experts believe that the socks are from 300 499 C E They are on display in a museum in London England Most of the early pieces of knitting were made from cotton or silk These materials were easy to get in the Middle East where many believe knitting began Paintings from the 14th century show that knitting became more popular in Europe around that time Yarn bombing or graffiti knitting is a type of street art created by mystery knitters Knitters cover large objects such as trees statues lampposts bicycles and even buses with colorful yarn to create art How To USE THIs Book art by learning the stitches then try the projects Each project tells you what size needles to use and how much yarn you need Knitting is a skill that requires a lot of practice Master these projects and you will be well on your way to being a knitter Many of the projects would make great gifts so you can make more than one of each and get even more practice The more you knit the better you will get at it You can knit anywhere All you need to get started is a pair of needles and a ball of
