Introduction -- In preparation: Supplies and notions -- Yarn structure -- Yarn sizes -- Yarn label symbols -- Formula for interchanging yarns -- Yardage estimates for sweaters in standard yarn weights -- Taking body measurements -- Body measurement tables -- Sweater ease allowances -- Weights and lengths -- Winding yarn -- Knitting needle size conversions -- Crochet hook size conversions -- Abbreviations -- The basics: Continental method -- English method -- Slipped stitches -- Yarnovers -- Gauge -- Measuring the knitting -- Reading patterns and charts -- Cast-ons -- Joining yarns -- Increases -- Decreases -- Bind-offs -- Blocking -- Seaming -- Hems and hemming -- Borders and edges -- Details: Beads -- Buttonholes -- Duplicate stitch -- French knot -- Fringe -- Knitted cord -- Pom-pom -- Tassel -- South American knitted join -- Other techniques.