CRAFTS | KNITTING
THE REFERENCE BOOK THE NO KNITTING BAG SHOULD BE WITHOUT! THEDICTIONARY KNITTER’S KNITTER’S “All knitters need somebody wise when they have a question, somebody whose knowledge they can trust. Within this book they will fi nd concise, clear, and correct terminology right at their fi ngertips.” - Fiona Ellis “The Knitter’s Dictionary is the we all wish we had beside us as DICTIONARY handy reference we learned to knit. Each page is like having Kate Atherley beside you whispering expert instruction into your ear.” - Kim McBrien Evans Knitting Know-How From A to Z “Knitting is a language, and as such it clearly needs a comprehensive dictionary! Kate Atherley is the perfect knitter to create this . . . her wit, attention to detail, and clarity make this a dictionary you will fi nd useful, amusing, and straightforward. Without a doubt you’ll become a better knitter by adding this reference book to your knitting library!” - Laura Nelkin “Whether you’ve been knitting for months or decades, pattern terminology can sometimes be confusing. But don’t fret, because Kate has you covered! Her clear, friendly writing style (and wealth of knowledge) demystifi es everything from fi bers to stitches to ease. This book will save you a world of knitting heartbreak and belongs in every knitter’s bag.” - Amy Herzog “The Knitter’s Dictionary gives you the what, why, and how-to of knitting abbreviations, techniques, stitch patterns, fi bers, yarn constructions, sweater and Atherley project styles. Kate Atherley’s years of knitting experience and to-the-point style will help break the secret codes of knitting and make you a more successful knitter. The Knitter’s Dictionary isn’t just a reference book, it’s a lifeline for your knitting!”
- Jillian Moreno Kate Atherley
18KN02 US $19.99 EAN
cover_WG.indd 1 8/20/18 2:13 PM THE KNITTER’S DICTIONARY
Knitting Know-How From A to Z
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ART DIRECTOR: )[PTMM?ILM[WV COVER & INTERIOR DESIGNERS: )[PTMM?ILM[WV2]TQM4M^M[Y]M ILLUSTRATOR: 2]TQM4M^M[Y]M KD_finalpages_AW.indd 2 7/2/18 8:49 AM CONTENTS CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION CHAPTER 2: GETTING STARTED WITH PATTERNS CHAPTER 3: A–Z OF KNITTING CHAPTER 4: REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING ACKNOWLEDGMENTS ABOUT THE AUTHOR KD_finalpages_AW.indd 3 7/2/18 8:49 AM INTRODUCTION 1ÅZ[\TMIZVML\WSVQ\_PMV1_I[IaW]VO THE KNITTER’S DICTIONARY KD_finalpages_AW.indd 4 7/2/18 8:49 AM QVLQ^QL]IT_WZL[J]\WV\PMTIZOMZKWV\M`\\W M`XIVLaW]ZSVQ\\QVOSVW_TMLOM ?WVLMZ_PaLM[QOVMZ[IZMIT_Ia[OWQVOWV IJW]\OI]OM'?IV\\WSVW_UWZMIJW]\\PM MZMVKM[JM\_MMVIZIOTIVIVLI[M\QVٺLQ [TMM^M[_MI\MZIVL_PaQ\UI\\MZ[_PMV aW]¼ZMKPWW[QVOIXI\\MZV')VL_PI\Q[ ¹PMI^a_WZ[\MLºM`IK\Ta' KD_finalpages_AW.indd 5 7/2/18 8:49 AM GETTING STARTED WITH PATTERNS *MNWZMaW]XQKS]XaW]ZVMMLTM[IVL[\IZ\ SVQ\\QVOQ\¼[IOWWLQLMI\W\ISMIUWUMV\\W NIUQTQIZQbMaW]Z[MTN _Q\PaW]ZXI\\MZVIVL OI\PMZITT\PM\WWT[IVLUI\MZQIT[aW]VMML THE KNITTER’S DICTIONARY KD_finalpages_AW.indd 6 7/2/18 8:49 AM SET-UP FOR SUCCESS TOOLS *MNWZMaW][\IZ\_WZSQVOWVIXI\\MZVUISM :M^QM_\PMUI\MZQIT[VMMLTM[IVLVW\QWV[ []ZMaW]PI^M\PMUW[\ZMKMV\^MZ[QWV1N TQ[\NWZ\PMXZWRMK\"X]\\PMUITTQVWVMXTIKM aW]LW_VTWILMLQ\NZWUI_MJ[Q\MKPMKSNWZ [W\PMa¼ZMZMILa_PMVaW]VMML\PMU5ISM ]XLI\M[1N aW]¼ZM_WZSQVONZWUIJWWSWZ []ZM\WQVKT]LM[\Q\KPUIZSMZ[I\IXMUMI[]ZM UIOIbQVMXI\\MZVLWIY]QKS_MJ[MIZKP\W [KQ[[WZ[IVLIaIZVVMMLTM[MMVW\QWV[#X # [MMQN \PMX]JTQ[PMZPI[XW[\MLIVaKWZZMK\QWV[ \PM[M[WUM\QUM[IZMV¼\QVKT]LMLWV\PMTQ[\ ISIMZZI\I#[MMX J]\aW]¼TTXZWJIJTaVMML\PMU 1N aW]¼ZM_WZSQVONZWUILQOQ\ITXI\\MZV 1IT[WTQSM\WUISM[]ZM\PI\1PI^M[WUM[INM\a UISMIJIKS]XKWXa#QN aW]¼ZM_WZSQVONZWUI XQV[IKZWKPM\PWWSNWZXQKSQVO]XLZWXXML XIXMZXI\\MZVWZJWWSXZQV\WZXPW\WKWXa\PM [\Q\KPM[[\Q\KPPWTLMZ[IVLWZ[KZIXaIZV1 XI\\MZV_PMVXMZUQ\\ML]VLMZ\PMX]JTQ[PMZ¼[ KIV][MI[I[\Q\KPPWTLMZIZ]TMZIVLIVMMLTM KWXaZQOP\[\I\MUMV\IVL[\WZM\PMWZQOQVIT OI]OMWVPIVLI[_MTT [WUM_PMZM[INM8]\aW]Z_WZSQVOKWXaQVI 3MMX\PMM`\ZI[SMQV[WN aIZVaW]¼ZMVW\ MMٺXTI[\QK[PMM\XZW\MK\WZ\WXZW\MK\Q\NZWUKW IK\Q^MTa][QVOQVIXTI[\QKbQXTWKS[\aTMJIO [XQTT[ I_IaNZWUUW\P[L][\IVLQVY]Q[Q\Q^MXM\[ 1N _WZSQVONZWUXIXMZSMMX[WUM[KZIXIVL IVLKPQTLZMV3MMX\PMZMKMQX\IVLQN aW]¼ZM IXMVKQTPIVLaNWZ\ISQVOVW\M[IVL\]KS\PM _WZSQVONZWU[SMQV[\PI\VMML\WJM_W]VL VW\M[QV[QLM\PM[PMM\XZW\MK\WZ1N aW]IZM JMNWZM][MLWV¼\_QVLITTWN \PMU1N aW] _WZSQVONZWUILQOQ\ITXI\\MZVUISM[]ZM LWV¼\][M\PMUITTaW]UIa_MTTJMIJTM\W aW]SMMXaW]ZVW\M[I[I[MXIZI\MÅTMWZI[ ZM\]ZVWZM`KPIVOM KD_finalpages_AW.indd 7 7/2/18 8:49 AM [WUMSQVLWN Å\WZ[QbQVOZMKWUUMVLI\QWV ;MMÅJMZKIZMX NWZUWZMQVNWZUI\QWVWV ;MMMI[MX!NWZUWZMQVNWZUI\QWVWVPW_ \PMXZWXMZ\QM[WN KWUUWVTaZMKWUUMVLML \WKPWW[M_PI\[QbM\WUISM aIZV[ [QbM aIZV[]J[\Q\]\QWV )XI\\MZVUIaWZUIaVW\TQ[\I¹[QbMº GAUGE HOW MUCH )XI\\MZV[PW]TLTQ[\IOI]OM_PQKPQ[I TO BUY UMI[]ZMUMV\WN PW_UIVa[\Q\KPM[IVLZW_[ aW][PW]TLIKPQM^MW^MZIKMZ\IQVLQ[\IVKM Always buy yarn by length, not ][]ITTaXMZQVKPC KUE YARN )TTXI\\MZV[[PW]TLZMKWUUMVLIaIZVIVL \MTTaW]\PMaIZV][MLQV\PM[IUXTM[PW_V THE KNITTER’S DICTIONARY KD_finalpages_AW.indd 8 7/2/18 8:49 AM ]VLMZ[\IVLQVOaIZVTIJMT[ ?PQTMaIZVTIJMT[[WUM\QUM[KITTMLJITT MZNZWUKWUXIVa\WKWUXIVaٺJIVL[KIVLQ K \PMZMQ[SMaQVNWZUI\QWVITTTIJMT[\aXQKITTa D O KWV\IQV.QJMZKWV\MV\_I[PQVOQV[\Z]K\QWV[ N r I e R [SMQVaIZLIOMLaMTW\KWTWZVIUMIVL h E t a M []OOM[\MLOI]OMIZM\PMUW[\KWUUWVIVL e H H S ^Q\ITLM\IQT[\WTWWSNWZ_PMVZMILQVO\PM n r A e W F TIJMT R E P .WZUWZMQVNWZUI\QWVWVTIJMTOZIXPQK[[MM U S ÅJMZKIZM[aUJWT[X fi ber content yardage yarn-weight symbol weight washing and care information washing symbols needle and hook and crochet gauge information knitting gauge information manufacturing details yarn color dyelot GETTING STARTED WITH PATTERNS ! KD_finalpages_AW.indd 9 7/2/18 8:49 AM YARN RECOMMENDATIONS For Specifi c Techniques and Projects PROJECT TYPE NEED LOOK FOR COLORWORK A yarn with give for blocking, but Wool (regular or superwash), other that will hold its shape over time. animal fi bers. LACE A yarn with give for blocking. Wool (regular or superwash), other animal fi bers, silk. CABLES A yarn with give for blocking that Wool (regular or superwash), other will hold its shape over time. animal fi bers. WINTER A yarn that insulates, provides Wool (regular or superwash), other ACCESSORIES warmth, wicks away moisture, animal fi bers, silk. doesn’t freeze. SUMMER WEAR A yarn that breathes. Linen, cotton, hemp, light wools. BAGS Strong yarn. Wool (regular; felted), hemp. SEAMLESS A light yarn that doesn’t stretch Wool (not superwash), wool and GARMENTS too much. man-made blends. CHILDREN’S A warm, breathable, machine- Wool (superwash), wool/cotton or WEAR washable yarn. wool/acrylic blends. Avoid 100% man-made fi bers. DOG SWEATERS A warm, breathable, machine- Wool (regular or superwash), other washable yarn. animal fi bers. SOCKS A washable, breathable, strong Wool (superwash)/nylon blends, yarn blend with elasticity either wool/silk blends, cotton or bamboo innate in the fi bers or through the blends with added elastic. addition of elastic. THE KNITTER’S DICTIONARY KD_finalpages_AW.indd 10 7/2/18 8:49 AM KD_finalpages_AW.indd 11 7/2/18 8:49 AM A–Z OF KNITTING KD_finalpages_AW.indd 12 7/2/18 8:49 AM KD_finalpages_AW.indd 13 7/2/18 8:49 AM Fig. A1 Aran sweater ACROSS THE ROW/RND ALPACA (FIBER/YARN) THE KNITTER’S DICTIONARY KD_finalpages_AW.indd 14 7/2/18 8:49 AM ARAN (YARN) AT THE SAME TIME ;MMaIZVI\\ZQJ]\M[_MQOP\[ 1VLQKI\M[\PI\\_W[M\[WN QV[\Z]K\QWV[VMML\W JM_WZSML[QU]T\IVMW][Ta?PMVaW][MM\PQ[ ARMHOLE, ARMSCYE XPZI[MZMILIPMIL\WUISM[]ZMaW]QLMV\QNa MZMV\QV[\Z]K\QWV[IVL\PM¹\ZQOOMZٺPM[MK\QWVWN IOIZUMV\JWLa_PMZM\PM \PM\_WLQ> [TMM^MQ[I\\IKPML XWQV\º EXAMPLE AS EST, AS ESTABLISHED, AS SET Left Front Armhole Shaping =[ML_PMVKWV\QV]QVOIXZM^QW][Ta Row 1: (RS) K1, ssk, k to end. M[\IJTQ[PMLXI\\MZVUW[\WN\MVIN\MZ Row 2: (WS) Purl. QVKZMI[M[WZLMKZMI[M[WZ[WUMW\PMZ[XMKQIT QV[\Z]K\QWV[\W\MTTaW]\WOWJIKS\W_PI\aW] Repeat the last 2 rows 6 times. AT THE SAME _MZMLWQVOJMNWZM TIME, when the armhole measures 1" (2.5 cm), start the neckline shaping, as follows: EXAMPLE Next row, neckline shaping: (RS) Work in Row 1: (K1, p2) across the row. pattern as set to the last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. Row 2: (K2, p1) across the row. Work the neckline shaping row 15 times. When Continue as established until 2" (5 cm) from the armhole shaping is complete, work even at cast-on edge. the start of the RS rows. ¹)[M[\IJTQ[PMLºPMZMQVLQKI\M[\PI\aW][PW]TL AYO )N\MZ\PW]OP\AIZVW^MZ LETTER ) KD_finalpages_AW.indd 15 7/2/18 8:49 AM back loop bar Fig. B1 back loop and bar BABY (YARN) TECHNIQUE ;MMaIZV_MQOP\[ *Loop working yarn as shown and place it on * needle backward (with right leg of loop in back BACK LOOP of needle). Repeat from *. (Fig. B2) :MNMZ[\W\PMJIKSWN I[\Q\KPWV\PMVMMLTM# IKWV^MV\QWVIT?M[\MZV[\aTMSVQ\[\Q\KPQ[ BALL UW]V\MLWV\PMVMMLTM_Q\P\PMZQOP\TMO 7VM\aXMWN X]\]XNWZaIZV"IJITT[PIXM XW[Q\QWVMLI\\PMNZWV\IVL\PMTMN\TMOI\\PM =[]ITTa_W]VLNWZ\PMMVL\WJMX]TTMLNZWU JIKS.QO*;MMIT[WS\JT#\JT \PMKMV\MZWZ\PMW]\[QLM¸SVQ\\MZ¼[KPWQKM ;MMIT[WKMV\MZX]TTJITT#X]\]X BACKWARD KNITTING +IVUMIV]VLWQVOIKWUXTM\MLZW_ BALL WINDER [WUM\QUM[ZMNMZZML\WI[¹\QVSQVOº¹\QVSº )\WWT\W_QVLaIZVQV\WIJITTWN\MV][MLQV Q[¹SVQ\º[XMTTMLJIKS_IZLWZ_WZSQVOI KWVR]VK\QWV_Q\PI[_QN\WZ\WZM_QVL]V\QLa SVQ\[\Q\KPNZWUTMN\\WZQOP\IKZW[[IZW_WZ JITT[WN aIZVWZ]VLWTIZOMZXQMKM[WN SVQ\ ZW]VL\WI^WQLX]ZTQVO NIJZQK.QO*;MMIT[W[_QN\ BACKWARD-LOOP CAST-ON BAMBOO (YARN/FIBER) )T[WSVW_VI[\PMM_ZIX\PQ[Q[IUM\PWL )PQOPTaXZWKM[[MLÅJMZLMZQ^MLNZWU\PM \WKZMI\MVM_[\Q\KPM[\PI\KIVJM][MLNWZ JIUJWWXTIV\1\Q[[PQVaTQSM[QTSIVLPI[ QVKZMI[QVOIVLKI[\QVOWV THE KNITTER’S DICTIONARY KD_finalpages_AW.indd 16 7/2/18 8:49 AM REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING KD_finalpages_AW.indd 124 7/2/18 8:51 AM GENERAL KNITTING KNITTING METHODS .WZOMVMZITSVQ\\QVOPMTX1ZMKWUUMVL>WO]M .WZUWZMIJW]\KWUJQVI\QWVSVQ\\QVO[MMSW]\ 3VQ\\QVO" READING PATTERNS Centimeters Feet 0.03 REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING KD_finalpages_AW.indd 125 7/2/18 8:51 AM ACKNOWLEDGMENTS 5IVa\PIVS[\WITT_PWPMTXML\PQ[\PQVO UISMQ\[RW]ZVMaNZWU_QTLMaMLQTTNWZUML QLMI\W_MTTWZOIVQbMLJMI]\QN]TTaQTT][\ZI\ML ZMITQ\a THE KNITTER’S DICTIONARY KD_finalpages_AW.indd 126 7/2/18 8:51 AM KD_finalpages_AW.indd 127 7/2/18 8:51 AM MORE GREAT KNITTING RESOURCES FROM KATE ATHERLEY! CUSTOM SOCKS THE BEGINNER’S KNIT MITTS Knit to Fit Your Feet GUIDE TO WRITING Your Hand-y Guide to Knitting Mittens & Gloves ! KNITTING PATTERNS Learn to Write Patterns ! ! !! Others Can Knit !! ! !! KD_finalpages_AW.indd 128 7/2/18 8:51 AM CRAFTS | KNITTING THE REFERENCE BOOK THE NO KNITTING BAG SHOULD BE WITHOUT! THEDICTIONARY KNITTER’S KNITTER’S “All knitters need somebody wise when they have a question, somebody whose knowledge they can trust. Within this book they will fi nd concise, clear, and correct terminology right at their fi ngertips.” - Fiona Ellis “The Knitter’s Dictionary is the we all wish we had beside us as DICTIONARY handy reference we learned to knit. Each page is like having Kate Atherley beside you whispering expert instruction into your ear.” - Kim McBrien Evans Knitting Know-How From A to Z “Knitting is a language, and as such it clearly needs a comprehensive dictionary! Kate Atherley is the perfect knitter to create this . . . her wit, attention to detail, and clarity make this a dictionary you will fi nd useful, amusing, and straightforward. Without a doubt you’ll become a better knitter by adding this reference book to your knitting library!” - Laura Nelkin “Whether you’ve been knitting for months or decades, pattern terminology can sometimes be confusing. But don’t fret, because Kate has you covered! Her clear, friendly writing style (and wealth of knowledge) demystifi es everything from fi bers to stitches to ease. This book will save you a world of knitting heartbreak and belongs in every knitter’s bag.” - Amy Herzog “The Knitter’s Dictionary gives you the what, why, and how-to of knitting abbreviations, techniques, stitch patterns, fi bers, yarn constructions, sweater and Atherley project styles. Kate Atherley’s years of knitting experience and to-the-point style will help break the secret codes of knitting and make you a more successful knitter. The Knitter’s Dictionary isn’t just a reference book, it’s a lifeline for your knitting!” - Jillian Moreno Kate Atherley 18KN02 US $19.99 EAN cover_WG.indd 1 8/20/18 2:13 PM