Abstract

The ideal foundational guide for beginners in hand knitting, as well as those looking to master techniques in detail.
A single volume covering the fundamentals of both crochet and knitting.

Contents include:
● The absolute basics: selecting needles and yarn, pulling yarn from a skein, holding needles, and casting on / starting stitches.
● How-to guides for approximately 100 different stitch symbols.
● A comprehensive list of essential techniques, including various pattern stitches, colorwork/fair isle, increases, decreases, changing yarn, binding off/seaming, grafting, and weaving in ends.
Richly illustrated with full-color photos, making every step easy to follow.

Also features instructions for knitting small items like scarves and hats.
A handy reference to keep by your side no matter what project you are working on.
An indispensable, long-lasting essential for hand knitting.

Instruction by Mika*Yuka—a veteran twin duo who both studied knitting at Bunka Fashion College.
Authors of numerous books including *Hand-Knitted Clothes for Cute Dogs*, *New Edition: Hand-Knitted Hats Complete in 1 Day*, *Latest Edition: Knitted Scarves, Hats + Small Accessories* (all published by Shufunotomo), and *The Granny Square Textbook* (Seibundo Shinkosha).

Author’s Information

**Mika*Yuka (Dog Paws):** A twin craft artist duo consisting of Mika, a former craft book editor, and Yuka, an active designer in the apparel industry. Both studied sewing and knitting at Bunka Fashion College. In addition to creating and proposing various handmade items for magazines, books, and apparel brands, they run their own original dog goods brand, "Dog Paws." They currently serve as instructors for dog clothing workshops as well. Authors of numerous books, including *The Ultimate Lifetime Guide to Sewing Basics*, *The Ultimate Lifetime Guide to Crochet and Knitting Basics*, and *Handmade Dog Clothes & Goods*.