Knitting in no time : a fast, fun collection of 50 quick-knit projects

Cover; Half title; Title; Copyright; Contents; Introduction; SCARVES, HATS, and GLOVES; Lacy scarf; Diagonal scarf; Beaded-rib scarf; Scrap-yarn scarf; Wavy scarf; Quick-to-knit earflap hat; Pull-on hat and handwarmers; Skinny scarf; Fair Isle earflap hat; Fair Isle Fingerless gloves; Floppy-brim hat; Rainbow scarf; Braid scarf; Pompom scarf; Scattered-sequin scarf; Legwarmers; Leopard-spots headband; WRAPS, PONCHOS, and SHRUGS; Tassel wrap; Cream cowl rib; Fizz wrap; Comfort blanket; Ribbon-yarn wrap; Striped afghan; Fluffy shrug; Slouchy shrug; Summer shawl; Chevron poncho; JACKETS and TOPS.;Knitting in No Time is a modern collection of 50 projects that offers new and established knitters the know-how they need to create a quick-to-knit range of garments and accessories using simple stitches. Created by knitwear designer Melody Griffiths, the projects include both traditional and new knitted garments, from bright skinny scarves to fingerless mittens and deliciously enveloping shrugs, shawls and ponchos, as well as more substantial outerwear and a range of matching accessories. Projects can be extremely fast to knit; for instance, choose a triple-twist wool and even a beginner can. Cover Half title Title Copyright Contents Introduction SCARVES, HATS, and GLOVES Lacy scarf Diagonal scarf Beaded-rib scarf Scrap-yarn scarf Wavy scarf Quick-to-knit earflap hat Pull-on hat and handwarmers Skinny scarf Fair Isle earflap hat Fair Isle Fingerless gloves Floppy-brim hat Rainbow scarf Braid scarf Pompom scarf Scattered-sequin scarf Legwarmers Leopard-spots headband WRAPS, PONCHOS, and SHRUGS Tassel wrap Cream cowl rib Fizz wrap Comfort blanket Ribbon-yarn wrap Striped afghan Fluffy shrug Slouchy shrug Summer shawl Chevron poncho JACKETS and TOPS. Loop-edge jacketRipped fabric top Fun-fur vest Wrap jacket Sparkle vest Sheepskin-look vest Ripped-fabric vest Shaded jacket Circular yoke sweater Blanket jacket BAGS Denim bag Chunky-knit tote Weekend bag Gold sequin bag Moss-stitch bag String bag Knitting bag Woven-look bag Beaded phone-pouch Tweed handbag Black velvet bag Scrap mini bag TECHNIQUES The Basics Holding the yarn and needles Making a slip knot Casting on Casting off Making a knit stitch Making a purl stitch Simple stitch patterns Garter stitch Rib and Cable Moss stitch Stockinette stitch. Reverse stockinette stitchShaping and patterning Making garments Understanding patterns Abbreviations Sewing up Ten tips for faster knitting Stockists and distributors Index Acknowledgments. Knitting in No Time is a modern collection of 50 projects that offers new and established knitters the know-how they need to create a quick-to-knit range of garments and accessories using simple stitches. Created by knitwear designer Melody Griffiths, the projects include both traditional and new knitted garments, from bright skinny scarves to fingerless mittens and deliciously enveloping shrugs, shawls and ponchos, as well as more substantial outerwear and a range of matching accessories. Projects can be extremely fast to knit; for instance, choose a triple-twist wool and even a beginner can create a roomy knitted tote in just half a day, while a soft pull-on hat can be made in three hours. Extra-large knitting needles and super-thick yarns produce great results in no time, and there are also tips on knitting in the round and other techniques that will speed up the knitting process. Each project comes complete with an estimated making time and its own series of tips, including how best to handle the yarn, the right type of cast-on and speed-knitting hints. Offering new and established knitters the know-how they need to create a quick-to-knit range of garments and accessories using simple stitches, this is a modern collection of 50 projects. The projects include both traditional and new knitted garments, from bright skinny scarves to fingerless mittens and shrugs, shawls and ponchos This modern collection of 50 projects offers you the knitting know-how you need to create quick-to-knit ponchos, jackets, wraps, shrugs and sweaters - as well as a great range of hats, scarves and bags. Using simple stitches and speedy techniques, many of the projects feature new and novelty yarns on the market