The Knitter's Stitch Collection: A Creative Guide to the 300 Knitting Stitches You Really Need to Know

by Lesley Stanfield, Melody Griffiths

An invaluable resource of original stitch patterns, this collection is for newcomers, designers, and knitters of all abilities. Instead of being merely a round-up of familiar stitches this is a visual feast of new material put together by two author-designers with a wide experience of hand knitting. It is a must-have addition to existing reference books on the subject. Organised for easy access, stitches are divided into knit and purl textures and ribs, twist stitches, cables, lace, bobbles and bells, colour and intarsia designs, and unusual techniques - including rarities like entrelac, double-sided fabric, and mosaic effects. Each chapter of this collection has a number of simple designs for beginners, including both row-by-row written instructions and easy to read charts - allowing the reader to get used to using the standard charts given for more complex, or larger-repeat patterns. All stitch abbreviations and chart symbols are included on a fold out flap - unusual and unique stitches are explained alongside the relevant patterns.

Genres: Knitting, Nonfiction, Crafts, Reference

208 pages, Paperback

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!

[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.