Section 1 Introduction
Knitting equipment
Materials
Section 2 The Basics
Casting on
Stitches
Increasing and decreasing
Casting off
Knitting abbreviations
How to follow a pattern
How to measure
Tension squares
Section 3 Side Selvedges and Borders
Selvedges
Borders
Knitting a hem
Buttonholes
Knitting in the round
Making up pressing and blocking
Fitting a zip
Ribbon facing
Making pompoms, tassels, fringes, cords
Section 4 Stitches
The rib stitches
Moss stitches
Cable stitch
Openwork stitches
Motifs and letters
Section 5 Projects
Garter stitch scarf
Striped cotton shoulder bag
Chunky knit cushion cover
Ski hat with pompom
Baby’s blanket
Beanie hats
Baby toys
Cosy hot water bottle cover
Child’s Cornish sweater
Dishcloth patterns
Beach bag or large shopper
Purse
Siesta pillow
Section 6 Knitting Together
The knitting group
Knitting tips and how to progress
Online knitting community
Yarn suppliers