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The ultimate reference for traditional and innovative knitting stitches, this book provides comprehensive instructions and charts to guide beginner... read full description

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Nov 30, 2009
penny rated it: 4 of 5 stars
My exploration of every stitch dictionary I can get my hands on continues. M heard my complaints in the last (beautiful) on she sent and retorted very perfectly with this one. Perhaps you hard my scream of CHARTS!! echoing throughout the lands. Parry-Jones has compiled a very nice example of how charts can be used to advantage in a stitch dictionary. Below each (mostly) clear colour photo is a chart. Following the chart is a name for the pattern and an citation of the yarn used in making the pho More...
Jul 06, 2011
Maidmirawyn rated it: 5 of 5 stars
The Knitting Stitch Bible contains over 250 stitch patterns in a convenient hardbound concealed spiral cover, They cover knit and purl patterns, rib, cables, bobble, fair isle, intarsia, and bead and sequin work. The pictures are clear, and the front of the book features thumbnails of every stitch pattern laid out by category, with the page number for a larger photo and chart. The directions are clear and easy to follow, since they're charted. Full explanation of the chart symbols appear at the More...
Jan 30, 2011
Tina rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Good reference manual for all knitters, but not a stand-alone book.
Sep 01, 2010
Gaile rated it: 5 of 5 stars
I keep this in my work bag.
Jan 26, 2008
Meredith rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Oh boy is this one a must have!! It's got so many beautifully photographed swatches of every stitch imaginable!! It's a nice small size too to keep handy in a knitting basket or bag to go!
Aug 10, 2008
Tkelley11 rated it: 4 of 5 stars
awesome collection of pattern stitches!
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