Synopses & Reviews
350 stitch patterns you'll use again and againKnitting Stitches VISUAL Encyclopedia gives you quick visual access to a comprehensive collection of stitch combinations that enable you to create your own designs or modify existing patterns with ease. Each stitch is accompanied by a full-color photo and diagram to make learning even easier, while sidebars guide you through tricky parts of various stitch patterns.
knit and purl patterns
ribs
bobbles and textured stitches
slipstitch patterns
twist-stitch patterns
cables
drop-stitch, eyelet, and lace patterns
borders and edgings
color knitting patterns
Synopsis
A stitch pattern dictionary is a must-have for every knitter’s bookshelf. A collection of stitch combinations—everything from basic knit-and-purl stitches to more complex cables, lace, and colorwork—enables knitters to create their own designs or modify existing patterns with ease. The content is timeless (unlike a book that contains patterns for garments), so this hardcover book will have a long shelf life and will have the potential to be a solid backlist performer for years to come.
About the Author
Sharon Turner is the author of several knitting books, including Teach Yourself VISUALLY Knitting, Teach Yourself VISUALLY Knitting Design, and Knitting VISUAL Quick Tips (all from Wiley). She designs knitwear and published Monkeysuits, a line of knitwear patterns for babies and children.
Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1 Knit and Purl Patterns 1
CHAPTER 2 Rib Patterns 37
CHAPTER 3 Bobbles and Textured Stitches 61
CHAPTER 4 Slipstitch Patterns 77
CHAPTER 5 Twist-Stitch Patterns 91
CHAPTER 6 Cable Patterns 108
CHAPTER 7 Drop-stitch, Yarn Overs, Eyelet, and Lace 142
CHAPTER 8 Borders and Edgings 160
CHAPTER 9 Creative Stitches and Combinations 173
CHAPTER 10 Color Knitting 184
Stranded Color Patterns
Intarsia Patterns and Motifs
Color-Slip Patterns
Appendix: Glossary 235