- Paperback: 192 pages
- Publisher: Lark Books (Dec 31 1999)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1579900275
- ISBN-13: 978-1579900274
- Product Dimensions: 26.5 x 19 x 1.3 cm
- Shipping Weight: 553 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #605,007 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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From Library Journal
Stitch pattern collections are the basic building blocks used by knitwear designers. Unlike many earlier pattern collections that relied exclusively on written instructions of the "knit one, purl one" variety, Stanfield's compilation of 332 patterns features charted patterns and close-up photographs throughout. Patterns in chart form have only recently come to be preferred by many creative knitters, perhaps because charts provide a pictorial representation of how the finished piece will actually look. Stanfield divides the collection into five major groups: knit and purl, cable, lace and bobble, twisted stitches, and "other." Throughout, she emphasizes charts, using written instructions only when introducing new material. This book has much to admire, including myriad elegant stitch patterns the author has rescued from obscurity, excellent photography, and a thumbnail index with a small photograph of each pattern linked by number to the complete pattern. Highly recommended where demand warrants.
- Janice Zlendich, California State Univ. Lib., Fullerton
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
- Janice Zlendich, California State Univ. Lib., Fullerton
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Five stars aren't enough,
By Band Mom "bhibb03132" (Plano, TX United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The New Knitting Stitch Library: Over 300 Traditional and Innovative Stitch Patterns Illustrated in Color and Explained with Easy-to-Follow Charts (Paperback)
I took up knitting only 5 months ago, over the Christmas holidays. I snagged this book used and it has been a godsend. The charts, although they took getting used to at first were very helpful. I have now used this book to make an afghan and several scarves. I would HIGHLY recommend it.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Among the best I've seen,
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This review is from: The New Knitting Stitch Library: Over 300 Traditional and Innovative Stitch Patterns Illustrated in Color and Explained with Easy-to-Follow Charts (Paperback)
I just got this book a few days ago and I have really been enjoying it! I've swatched several patterns from the different sections and been very pleased.The book is organized well; I like having the 'picture index' in the front for quick reference. The charts are clear and easy to read. Most patterns will require just one or two repeats to familiarize yourself with any unusual symbols used in the chart. There are a few patterns (the simpler knit and purl patterns) which appear with both charted and written instructions, so that you can get some additional practice beyond the examples in the introduction. Raw beginners might have some trouble, e.g. conceptualizing that a dot indicates a purl stitch on the right side of the work and a knit stitch on the wrong side; but if you have a decent grasp of the fundamentals and a good knitting reference book to help you with unfamiliar techniques, you're set. There are quite a few patterns in this book which I absolutely adore and can't wait to design projects to use them in. Many of the cable patterns in particular are intriguing - different and fresh without being wacky. But I'm partial to cables, so maybe there's a little bias showing through.... The only thing that's lacking in this book is commentary on the different stitches' history, recommended applications, caveats etc., which is part of what makes Barbara Walker's Treasuries so enthralling. Even with that lack, though, I have to give it full marks as an inspiring knitting stitch library.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Not just another stitch dictionary--outstanding!,
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This review is from: The New Knitting Stitch Library: Over 300 Traditional and Innovative Stitch Patterns Illustrated in Color and Explained with Easy-to-Follow Charts (Paperback)
This stitch dictionary is distinguished from many others by not only the interesting stitches, but by the organization of it. There is a table of contents consisting of thumbnail photos, organized by stitch type, at the beginning of the book.The stitches are all done in a neutral color yarn to show the texture, some done in mohair or fuzzy yarn to show how the stitch works especially well in such yarns. If you like to knit and design your own patterns such as socks, shawls, scarves or sweaters, this is a wonderful book for reference. I have plenty of stitch dictionaries, but I was surprised how much I liked this one compared to many others.
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