Briefly traces the history of knitting, discusses yarns, tools, and basic techniques, and tells how to design, make, finish, and care for knitware.

You're an avid knitter who wouldn't dream of leaving home without needles and wool. Shouldn't you have a knitting reference you can take along, too? Here it is; the knitter's indispensable companion, an exciting spiral-bound encyclopedia that's compact enough to fit into a purse or knitting bag. Inspired by 'Vogue Knitting - The Ultimate Knitting Book', it answers all your questions but doesn't weigh you down; from supplies, basic how-tos, and explanations of knitting instructions to complicated stitch techniques, color blocking and finishing, it's filled with information on every conceivable aspect of the craft. Easy to follow instructions, diagrams, and illustrations pack every page, along with guidance on mending those mistakes, using a variety of different needles, dealing with color, and assembling the pieces. There's even advice on designing and embellishing your garment. It's an essential addition to any knitter's travel bag.

A companion to Vogue Knitting: The Ultimate Knitting Book, this ultimate stitch dictionary compiles the best of the Vogue Knitting Stitchionary series into a single volume. More than 800 stitches--including 100 that are brand new-- encompass knit and purl textures, cables, lace, colorwork, edgings, and other combinations, all pulled from Vogue Knitting. Patterns feature both text and chart instructions whenever possible. Featuring enhanced photography and hundreds of additional charts, this is beautiful, user-friendly, and a source of creativity.

The popular series for the "knitter on the go” showcases the perfect take-along project: timeless, elegant shawls. Twenty classic designs--from gossamer lace creations and glittery fashion statements to sturdy wraps made for warmth--span the seasons in style and color. They come in unique shapes and forms, too, including round, triangle, and mitered, and in a range of skill levels. There are even some patterns to crochet! And they’re all created by the best designers, such as Nicky Epstein, Fayla Reiss, and Amy Bahrt, who contributes a charming and whimsical Sheep Shawl. Superbly photographed so that beginners can follow easily, this is truly Vogue� fashion at its very finest.

Packed with more than 50 projects by today's leading knitwear designers, this collection showcases beautiful knitwear for the contemporary knitter. By incorporating minimum shaping, simple stitches and decorative embellishments, each design is as stylish as it is quick to knit. There s something for every occasion and season, with easy-to-follow instructions.

Created by the trusted experts at "Vogue® Knitting," this beautifully designed encyclopedia is an A-to-Z of knitting techniques, history, and lore that's filled with more than 400 individual articles and lavishly illustrated with color photos, technical illustrations, charts, patterns, and maps.

Anyone can knit--and who better to explain the essentials than Vogue Knitting? The magazine's definitive guide to yarn, needles, patterns, and, of course, knitting and purling, features beautiful step-by-step photographs that teach how to cast on, bind off, and master a collection of stitches. It includes links to video instruction, and more than 20 easy first projects from Vogue Knitting that range from staples like scarves and hats to impressive sweaters.