1 - Introduction
1-1. Introduction
1-2. Why knit
1-3. Where to begin
2 - The basic manoeuvres
2-1. Getting started (a.k.a casting on) using a slip knot
2-2. Casting on_ Knitted method (right hand)
2-3. Casting on_ Knitted method (left hand)
2-4. The knit stitch (right hand)
2-5. The knit stitch (left hand)
2-6. The purl stitch (right hand)
2-7. The purl stitch (left hand)
2-8. Binding off (a.k.a. casting off)
2-9. The last stitch
3 - Working to and fro
3-1. Garter stitch
3-2. Public and private sides
3-3. Caution! Beginning a row of garter stitch
3-4. Structure of garter stitch
3-5. Stocking stitch, public and private sides
3-6. Working stocking stitch
3-7. Stocking stitch curls_
3-8. Reverse stocking stitch
3-9. Points to ponder - Mileage on the needles
4 - The equipment
4-1. Yarn
4-2. Needles
4-3. Other paraphernalia
4-4. Hands_ Right and Left
4-5. Knits_ Right, Left and holding the yarn
4-6. Purls_ Right, Left and holding the yarn
4-7. Holding the needles
4-8. Points to ponder - Learn from the unexpected
5 - Mixing knits and purls
5-1. Purls and knits in the same row and mysterious extra stitches
5-2. Ribs, working as set and repeats
5-3. Binding off in pattern
5-4. Points to ponder - Take life one row at a time
6 - The mechanics
6-1. What does a stitch look like_
6-2. What does a row look like_
6-3. Stitch size
6-4. How a stitch is made
6-5. Stitch mount
6-6. How a purl affects the stitch below
6-7. The alternative purl rotation
6-8. Making happy stitches
6-9. The miserable edge stitches
6-10. Points to ponder - Read your stitches
7 - More manoeuvres
7-1. Slipping stitches knitwise (kw) and purlwise (pw)
7-2. Slipping stitches as a group
7-3. Slipping edge stitches
7-4. The yarn-over (O, Yo or Yfd)
7-5. The make one increase (M1)
7-6. Decreases_ Right slanting (K2tog)
7-7. Decreases_ Left slanting (Ssk)
7-8. Basic cables
7-9. Pinhole bind-off
7-10. Points to ponder - You are the boss
8 - Markers, guides and joining
8-1. Joins at the edge
8-2. The weaver knot
8-3. Splicing and spit-splicing
8-4. A mid-row join
8-5. Darning in tails
8-6. Mattress stitch join
8-7. Running yarn markers
8-8. Lifeline threads
8-9. Points to ponder - A two-handed sport
9 - A Funny Thing Happened... And Fixes
9-1. Dropped stitches and a crochet hook rescue
9-2. Rescuing lots of dropped stitches
9-3. Ripping back stitches stitch by stitch
9-4. Ripping back rows
9-5. The not-quite knit stitch
9-6. Beginning of row confusion and a yarnover
9-7. Mid-row confusion_ Which way should I be going_
9-9. Quick fix for an extra stitch
9-10.Quick fix for a dropped stitch
9-11.Sharing out extra yarn
9-12.Twisted stitches
9-13.My knitting is getting narrower!
9-14. Points to ponder - Making your first yarn choice
10 - Knitter terminology
10-1. Stocking stitch
10-2. Selvage stitches
10-3. Reverse stocking stitch
10-4. Garter stitch
10-5. Rib
10-6. Work as set
10-7. Live stitches
10-8. Pick up and knit or knit up stitches
10-9. Through back loop
10-10.Slip with yarn in front
10-11.Slip with yarn in back
10-12.Blocking
10-13. Points to ponder - Frugal knitting
11 - Reading a knitting pattern
11-1. Yarn, needles and gauge
11-2. Reading a gauge swatch
11-3. Gauge swatch tips
11-4. How to read pattern sizes x (y, z)
11-5. Stitch dictionaries and reading multiples
11-6. Charts
11-7. Points to ponder - Step away from the knitting
12 - Reading your knitting
12-1. Identifying a row
12-2. How many rows have I done_
12-3. Does the cast-on row count_
12-4. Identifying decreases and increases
12-5. Points to ponder - The vital 3 inches check
13 - Working in the round
13-1. Casting on and joining on a circular needle
13-3. Purling in the round on a circular needle
13-7. Sets of double pointed needles and garter stitch
13-8. Switching from a circular to dpns
13-9. Decreases in the round on dpns
14 - Beginner projects
14-1. The IQ Hat and the three inch test
PDF Pattern - #165 Roll Brim I.Q
PDF Pattern - #121 Scrunchie Hat For Print
14-2. A Ribbed Scarf (with optional cables)
PDF Pattern - Rib Scarf
14-3. Facecloth recipe
PDF Pattern - Washcloth
14-4. Thanks River John