Beautiful Knitting Patterns

by Gisela Klopper

With the more than 250 old and new knitting patterns displayed in 300 colorful photos, knitters can make their creative fashion dreams come true. Of course, the collection includes a selection of remarkably simple, yet stunningly beautiful, knit and purl stitches. But there's much Brioche stitch patterns that result in a voluminous and very soft knit; Cable patterns for decorating rustic sweaters and jackets; Openwork and See-Through variations; traditional multi-colored and single knit Jacquard or Norwegian style; Aran and British fisherman patterns; and Rib, Lace, and Patchwork designs. Each one comes with easy to follow knitting charts, patterns, and descriptions for effortless success, and advice on which needles to use and how to combine it with other stitches.

Genres: Knitting, Nonfiction, Crafts

128 pages, Hardcover

First published September 28, 2003

Reviews

[Amanda · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not a bad stitch dictionary, but seems a little dated I guess. I prefer the Vogue knitting stitchionary. I may use some for traveling scarves, but I don't think there are any that I *need* to swatch right now.

[Danielle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gorgeous patterns! I'll buy this one for sure.

[Diane · Rating 4 out of 5]

Just what the title implies.

[Mckinley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great

[Jaq · Rating 3 out of 5]

A collection of some interesting patterns. I was baffled by the brioche description though, so would suggest it's not for the beginner.

[Hope · Rating 3 out of 5]

Absolutely gorgeous patterns, but I wish that they described how to knit these in the round.