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About Circular Knitting ................................ 4
The Pros and Cons of Knitting in the Round ... 6
Needles for Circular Knitting ...................... 11
Basic Yarn Information .............................. 19
The Best Yarn to Use While Learning ........... 21
Other Tools You Will Need .......................... 22
CHAPTER 1 Introduction to Circular Knitting
Cast On for Circular Knitting ....................... 28
Work with Double-Pointed Needles ............. 32
Work with One Circular Needle: Traditional Method ................................. 39
Work with One Long Circular Needle: Magic Loop Method ..................................... 46
Work with Two Circular Needles .................. 56
Bind Off in the Round ................................ 65
Summary of Circular Knitting Methods ........ 69
CHAPTER 2 Circular Knitting Methods
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Solutions to Common Problems .................. 72
Join Yarn When Knitting in the Round ........ 80
Work Charts in the Round .......................... 83
Work with Color in the Round ..................... 85
Create False Seams .................................... 88
CHAPTER 3 Special Techniques for Circular Knitting
Before You Begin ...................................... 92
Simple Ear Warmer .................................... 93
Double-Thick Potholder .............................. 95
Fingerless Mitts ......................................... 99
CHAPTER 4 Starter Projects
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Choose a Size ...........................................104
Select Yarn for a Project ...........................106
Choose a Stitch Pattern .............................113
Gauge and Swatching ................................114
CHAPTER 5 Planning a Project
Simple Circular Cowl .................................124
Hats for Children ......................................129
Hats for Grown-ups ...................................133
CHAPTER 6 Simple Projects
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Felted Tote Bag ........................................140
Mittens for the Family ..............................146
Basic Socks, Kids to Adults ........................157
CHAPTER 7 Intermediate Projects
Infant’s Cardigan, Hat, and Booties ............168
Kid’s Striped Pullover ...............................176
Adult’s Center-Cable Pullover ....................182
CHAPTER 8 Advanced Projects
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Steeks .....................................................194
Simple Steeked Shawl ...............................198
Woman’s Steeked Cardigan ........................203
CHAPTER 9 Steeked Projects
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Knit and Purl Patterns ..............................210
Cable Patterns ..........................................216
Lace Patterns ...........................................223
Colorwork Patterns ...................................229
CHAPTER 10 Stitch Gallery
Appendix ........................................... 231
Index ................................................. 241
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