Completing a project, only to discover irregular tension, untidy joins
or a tight cast off can be disheartening and ruin the look of a knitted
piece. Neat Knitting Techniques provides a toolkit of essential skills
and solutions to common issues, helping you knit in a neater
way.Step-by-step photos, diagrams and straightforward instructions
illustrate each technique, and three full knitting patterns encourage
you to put your skills into practice. A useful cast-on toolkit, covering
eight different methods and a cast-off toolkit of six different methods,
covering different cast off positions and casting off in the
round.Making an accurate swatch; Different knitting styles; Selecting
the best yarn for your project; Improving purl stitch problems; Shaping
stitches and positioning; Fixing issues with knitting in the round;
Working with multiple yarns, including managing ends and creating
stripes; Creating perfect edges, including picking up and grafting;
Weaving in ends; Finishing touches, including sewing up and blocking;
Troubleshooting problems during and after knitting.
