The Essential Stitch Collection

by Lesley Stanfield, Melody Griffiths

Calling all knitters! Give up store patterns altogether with this all- inclusive, go-to guide to stitches. Written by knitting experts, this invaluable resource includes both classic and new beautifully photographed stitches. With an "Essential Techniques" chapter that contains row-by-row explanations for simple design, you'll also find advanced techniques and stitches, including rarities such as entrelac, double-sided fabric, and mosaic effects. Stitches are organized into:
Knit And Purl Textures Ribs Twist Stitches Cables Lace Bobbles and Bells Color and Intarsia Designs Unusual Techniques
As an added bonus, this book also contains a knitwear design directory where you will find suggestions for incorporating your favorite stitches into your own pieces.

Genres: Knitting, Crafts, Nonfiction, Reference

208 pages, Hardcover

First published October 14, 2010

Reviews

[Laura L. Van Dam · Rating 5 out of 5]

Muy buena obra de referencia para los amantes del tejido, con numerosos puntos muy novedosos y bien explicados. Excelente la traducción al español de Alejandra Pont. Y por fin un libro de tejido en español editado en buena calidad!

[Alix · Rating 1 out of 5]

Disappointing. Although the stitch patterns are lovely the text and charts are extremely small and difficult to read. Written instructions are minimal. Not terrible not really useful either. Bummer.

[Samantha Morris · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lots of cool patterns, though always not clear enough for a beginner.

[Judi · Rating 3 out of 5]

Just full of beautiful and exciting patterns to incorporate into your knitted items. A fold out flap with knitting abbreviations and needle size chart is an added bonus.

[Amanda · Rating 4 out of 5]

useful collection nice presentation graph instructions only no written instructions

[Marilyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

An amazing collection of stitch patterns! This book includes variations on the basic knit and purl stitches, twists, cables, lace, bobbles and lace, stranded and intarsia, and unusual stitches. There are even lace patterns for letters and numbers.

[Boronia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book for advanced knitters. Well presented and written. A handful of patterns are found no where else.

[GB Nearman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent reference book for learning knitting stitches.

[Carol M · Rating 3 out of 5]

would buy

[Ang · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lots of great stitch ideas, good explanations and examples

[Gregory · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well photographed and easy to follow.

[Mckinley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Stitch patterns and motifs.