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

Stanfield, Lesley; Griffiths, Melody

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1844485323 ISBN 13: 9781844485321

Publisher: Search Press, 2010

Synopsis

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.

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About the Authors

Lesley Stanfield is a freelance knitting and crochet designer who has worked on and for several women’s magazines. She lives and works in Whitstable, UK. She has written many best-selling books for Search Press including 75 Birds, Butterflies & Beautiful Beasties to Knit & Crochet, 100 Flowers to Knit & Crochet, 200 Fun Things to Crochet, 200 Fun Things to Knit, 75 Knitted Floral Blocks and The Encyclopedia of Knitting Techniques.

Melody Griffiths commissioned and designed garments and accessories for women's magazines and worldwide yarn manufacturers for over 20 years. As well as designing, she worked as a knitting editor and is the author of 201 Crochet Motifs, Blocks, Projects and Ideas, Crochet in No Time, and Knitting in No Time. Sadly, Melody passed away in 2009.

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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 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.

Edition details

• Publisher: Search Press
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1844485323
• ISBN 13: 9781844485321
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 208