Knit Stitch Dictionary: 250 Essential Stitches [Paperback]

A colorful go-to reference for all knitters featuring 250 essential knit stitches.

Get ready to spice up your knitting! Every knitter needs a good stitch dictionary, and this volume is perfect for new and experienced knitters alike.Knit Stitch Dictionaryoffers 250 knit stitches, from simple knit-purl combos to fancy textured, color, and lace stitch patterns. Knowing that not every knitter works in the same way, this indispensible guide has both written and charted instructions that clearly explain how to knit each stitch.

Knit Stitch Dictionaryis divided into sections including: basic knit and purl stitches; eyelets and lace; cables; traveling and twisted stitches; bobbles, puffs and clusters; slip stitches; chevrons, ripples and waves; tucks and ruffles; and colorwork patterns.

A photo glossary at the back of the book offers a candy box view of all the stitch patterns, allowing you to instantly choose the ones that strike your fancy.Knit Stitch Dictionarywill be a go-to reference that you'll reach for again and again!

Debbie Tomkiesteaches knitting, crochet, and dyeing to students of all ages. Debbie has designed for many major knitting magazines includingSimply KnittingandLet's Knit. She has designed for Artesano yarns and spent over four years as the How-to technical feature writer forSimply Knitting. She is the author of two previous books,Hand-dyed Yarn Craft ProjectsandComplete Knitting Skills.

"I really love this book! Here are a few reasons. The organization is fantastic, such an improvement over older stitch dictionaries. The Table of Contents, first of all, is divided into categories such as knit and purl stitch patterns, eyelets and lace, tucks and pleats, etc. Best of all, it is organized visually so you get a small thumbnail picture of each stitch right in the Table of Contents, so you can leaf through and quickly identify whlS?