Teach Yourself VISUALLY Circular Knitting

Melissa Morgan-Oakes is a knitting instructor, pattern designer, and author of 2-at-a-Time Socks and Toe-Up 2-at-a-Time Socks. She sells self-published patterns through her company Melissaknits, and travels around the country visiting yarn shops and teaching knitting techniques to eager audiences.

CHAPTER 1 Introduction to Circular Knitting. About Circular Knitting. The Pros and Cons of Knitting in the Round. Needles for Circular Knitting. Basic Yarn Information. The Best Yarn to Use While Learning. Other Tools You Will Need. CHAPTER 2 Circular Knitting Methods. Cast On for Circular Knitting. Work with Double-Pointed Needles. Work with One Circular Needle: Traditional Method. Work with One Long Circular Needle: Magic Loop Method. Work with Two Circular Needles. Bind Off in the Round. Summary of Circular Knitting Methods. CHAPTER 3 Special Techniques for Circular Knitting. Solutions to Common Problems. Join Yarn When Knitting in the Round. Work Charts in the Round. Work with Color in the Round. Create False Seams. CHAPTER 4 Starter Projects. Before You Begin. Simple Ear Warmer. Double-Thick Potholder. Fingerless Mitts. CHAPTER 5 Planning a Project. Choose a Size. Select Yarn for a Project. Choose a Stitch Pattern. Gauge and Swatching. CHAPTER 6 Simple Projects. Choose a Size. Select Yarn for a Project. Choose a Stitch Pattern. Gauge and Swatching. CHAPTER 7 Intermediate Projects. Felted Tote Bag. Mittens for the Family. Basic Socks, Kids to Adults. CHAPTER 8 Advanced Projects. Infant's Cardigan, Hat, and Booties. Kid's Striped Pullover. Adult's Center-Cable Pullover. CHAPTER 9 Steeked Projects. Steeks. Simple Steeked Shawl. Woman's Steeked Cardigan. CHAPTER 10 Stitch Gallery. Knit and Purl Patterns. Cable Patterns. Lace Patterns. Colorwork Patterns. CHAPTER 10 Stitch Gallery. Appendix. Index.