The patterns and instruction you need to start crocheting and kitting today!Knitting and crocheting go hand-in-hand and are the most popular yarn crafts today. This one-stop guide to all things needles, hooks, and yarn will give you everything you need to know to get started knitting or crocheting.The book covers absolute basics such as selecting yarn, casting on, and even how to hold the tools and yarn, to understanding stitches, checking gauge, and deciphering patterns. Hundreds of projects, from beginner to advanced, include complete, step-by-step instructions as well as detailed illustrations and photos, and instructional videos online. It includes content from:* Knitting For Dummies* Knitting Patterns For Dummies* Crocheting For Dummies* Crochet Patterns For DummiesGet started today and you'll be knitting and crocheting like a champ in no time!

Introduction 1Book 1: Getting Started 5Chapter 1: Needles, Hooks, and Other Tools 7Chapter 2: Yearning for Yarn 25Chapter 3: Right-Sizing with Gauge 43Chapter 4: Reading Patterns 55Book 2: Knitting Basics 77Chapter 1: Knitting Fundamentals 79Chapter 2: Basic Stitches 99Chapter 3: Techniques Every Knitter Should Know 109Chapter 4: Knitting in the Round 129Chapter 5: Fixing Common Mistakes 139Book 3: Crocheting Basics 151Chapter 1: Focusing on Fundamental Stitches 153Chapter 2: Expanding Your Stitch Choices 187Chapter 3: Increasing and Decreasing Stitches 215Chapter 4: Crocheting in Circles 231Chapter 5: Multicolored Crochet 249Book 4: Expanding Your Skills 263Chapter 1: Knitting Stripes 265Chapter 2: Creating Cables 283Chapter 3: Crochet Stitches That Create Pattern and Texture 305Chapter 4: Tunisian Crochet 339Chapter 5: Crocheting Motifs 361Chapter 6: Making Lace 373Book 5: Popular Projects 411Chapter 1: Scarves, Wraps, and Hats 413Chapter 2: Home Decor 439Chapter 3: Baby and Kid Projects 455Chapter 4: Bags for All Occasions 475Book 6: Sweaters 501Chapter 1: Anatomy of a Knitted Sweater Pattern 503Chapter 2: Knitting a Sweater, Step by Step 511Chapter 3: Knitting Neckbands, Edging, Buttonholes, and More 531Chapter 4: Crocheting Your First Sweater 547Chapter 5: Crocheting Sweater Edges and Buttonholes 563Book 7: Finishing Touches 577Chapter 1: Blocking and Felting 579Chapter 2: Joining Pieces 601Chapter 3: Caring for Your Work 625Index 631