title: Knit and Stitch for Beginners: 25 Fun & Easy Projects
author:  Wendy Freeman 
description: [back cover] <br />This is a wonderful mix-and-match book for first-time knitters, packed full of fashionable ideas. The first 10 projects are easy-to-knit accessories: legwarmers, bags, scarves, belts, hats, and a poncho. The next ten are easy-to-stitch embellishmentsfrom eye-catching striped balls and pom-poms to crochet flowers, fringes, and covered buttons. <br /> <br /> Clear directions and step-by-step photographs avoid the language problems that put off so many first-time knitters. From basic tools and equipment to finishing your projects neatly, youll find inspiration, encouragement, and an adventurous approach to knitwear design. <br /> <br /> Once youve knitted your project, its up to you to embellish the design with any number of combinations, from ponchos with crochet flowers to a bag decorated with pom-poms and cables, or a loopy scarf complete with felt flowers and striped balls. <br /> <br /> Author Wendy Freeman shares her quirky and unusual knitted designs and accessories, always suggesting the brightest colors and styles.
zlib_text: **Simple Knits: Hats and Scarves**
  
   **14 EASY FASHIONABLE KNITS**
  
   **CLAIRE CROMPTON**
  
  ![](Images/image00039.jpeg)
  
   **Contents**
  
   **Garter Stitch Scarf**
  
   **Rib Stitch Duo**
  
   **Wave Pattern Scarf**
  
   **Ribbon Scarf**
  
   **Seed Stitch Set**
  
   **Bramble Stitch Wrap**
  
   **Denim Cap**
  
   **Hooded Capelet**
  
   **Flower Hat**
  
   **Beaded Scarf**
  
   **Ski Hat**
  
   **Finishing Techniques**
  
   **Knitting Techniques**
  
   **Abbreviations**
  
   **US/UK Terms**
  
   **Standard Yarn Weights**
  
   **Enjoy more Simple Knits**
  
   **Copyright**
  
   **Garter Stitch Scarf**
  
  The striping of this scarf is made super-easy by using a variegated yarn – all
  you need to do is simply knit each row.
  
   _ **Skill Level-Beginner**_
  
  ![](Images/image00037.jpeg)
  
  >  **You Will Need**
  
  >  **Yarn**
  
  > > • 2 × 31⁄2oz/100g hanks of bulky-weight (chunky) multi-colored wool/silk
  > mix yarn (131yd/120m per hank) in orange/green mix
  
  >  **Knitting Needles**
  
  > > • One pair size 101⁄2(7mm)
  
  > > • One size H/8 (5mm) crochet hook
  
  >  **Oth