Introduction
Chapter 1 - The Knitty Gritty
Materials
Equipment
Getting started
Knit and purl
Binding off
Patterns and charts
Increasing
Decreasing
Other stitch techniques
Color work
Finishing
Chapter 2 – Urban Playground
Knee pad covers – Worked in a sturdy DK-weight cotton yarn, these knee pad covers are created in bright colors with attitude.
Power wristbands – This Celtic-design pattern is suitable for beginners and is a great introduction to color work.
Key chain – This essential item will help keep your keys safe and sound no matter what you are doing. No real knitting skills required!
iPod covers – Keep your iPod safe and scratch-free with a knitted iPod cover, complete with tab top buttons to stop the iPod from slipping out.
Striped beanie – This hat, worked in a two-color stripe using a wool/cotton blend yarn, is a great introduction to simple shaping techniques.
Hooded top – This garment is perfect for keep you wrapped up and cozy on chilly days.
Textured zip-up top – Ideal for everyday wear, this textured zip-fronted sweater is worked in an Aran cotton-blend yarn.
Chapter 3 – Night Owls
Distressed hold sweater – Give your sweater that worn and lived in look using simple casting-on and binding-off techniques, along with intentionally dropping stitches.
Extra-long skinny scarf – This scarf is knitted lengthwise to give vertical rather than horizontal stripes.
Fingerless gloves – These gloves are knitted using a twisting cable design, producing a rich vertical texture to complement the horizontal stripe pattern.
Arty badges – Even the dullest outfit can be jazzed up with these easy-to-knit felted badges.
Party dress – This little black dress is knitted in bulky-weight cotton, giving it beautiful drape. The hem edge and armholes are trimmed with a simple but pretty lace edging.
Bangles and baubles – Create your own knitting jewelry using the simples of techniques.
Chapter 4 – Home Comforts
Fruit protectors – Protect your fruit from jostling around your lunchbox with these groovy protectors knitting in stockinette stitch.
Egg cozies – Fun, frivolous, funky, these egg cozies will keep your boiled eggs nice and warm.
Washcloths – Practice your increasing and decreasing techniques with these soft and simple washcloths.
Plastic wash bag – Recycle your old plastic bags to create this brightly colored bag.
Cozy-toe slippers – These simple slippers are thick, warm, and great for relaxing.
Snuggle blanket – Wrap yourself up in this beautifully textured fabric created in a bulky merino wool.
Felted buttons – Can’t find buttons to match your garment? Make your own – they only take minutes to knit!
Houndstooth dog coat – Keep your canine pal protected from the elements in the utmost style in this Fair Isle coat.
Easy-care cacti – No green fingers are needed for these cacti. Worked in simple ribbing and seed stitch, then stuffed and placed in pots, they are really low maintenance!
Chapter 5 – Punk Garage Rocks
Safety-pin sweater – The randomly placed horizontal slashes between the stripes in this sweater are held together with safety pins to make you stand out in the crowd wherever you go.
Guitar case – This guitar case is worked in a machine-washable Aran-weight cotton and microfiber blend yarn, perfect for protecting your guitar from knocks and bumps.
Record bag – Carry around all your essentials in this roomy bag, created in stockinette stitch, with a shoulder strap created in seed stitch.
Musical pillow – This pillow features a guitar fretboard design and uses pretty shell buttons to indicate finger positions
Purple-passion disco top – Get up, get down, get funky with this super halter-neck top.
Chapter 6 – Festival Folk
Sporran and sporran bag – This quirky little project was inspired by the traditional Scottish Highland dress sporran.
Flower-power poncho – Individualize your outfit with this 1960s-inspired poncho.
Two-tone socks – Whether you’re doing an outdoor pursuit, dozing in bed, or simply lazing around at home, these socks keep your feet warm and toasty.
Pixie hat – This pointy pixie hat with cozy earflaps is knitted in a super bulky merino wool yarn.
Patchwork picnic blanket – Perfect for taking to a picnic, this patchwork blanket makes a cheery statement that will put everyone in the mood for summer fun.
Yarn directory
Index and credits
