The Essential Stitch Collection

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.

• Author
• Lesley Stanfield, Melody Griffiths

• Format
• hardcover

• Pages
• 208

• Publisher
• The Reader's Digest association, Inc.

• Language
• english

• ISBN
• 9781606520437

• Genres
• knitting, crafts, reference

• Release date
• 2010