An inspiring, illustrated handbook featuring 200 knitting stitches for knitters of all abilities and styles.
Whether you’re a beginner learning the basics or an experienced knitter looking to discover new techniques, this beautifully illustrated reference guide offers a comprehensive collection of 200 knitting stitches for creating a wide variety of textures, patterns and effects.
Organised into six stitch families, Essential, Rib, Openwork, Fanciful, Relief and Cable, each stitch is presented with clear photography and easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions, making it simple to learn new techniques and apply them to your own projects.
Introductory sections throughout the book provide guidance on core knitting skills, materials and yarn selection, helping beginners build confidence while offering useful refreshers for more experienced makers.
Perfect for creating everything from garments and accessories to homewares, it is an invaluable resource to return to again and again.
A beautiful gift for knitters, crafters, and textile students alike.
Whether you’re a beginner learning the basics or an experienced knitter looking to discover new techniques, this beautifully illustrated reference guide offers a comprehensive collection of 200 knitting stitches for creating a wide variety of textures, patterns and effects.
Organised into six stitch families, Essential, Rib, Openwork, Fanciful, Relief and Cable, each stitch is presented with clear photography and easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions, making it simple to learn new techniques and apply them to your own projects.
Introductory sections throughout the book provide guidance on core knitting skills, materials and yarn selection, helping beginners build confidence while offering useful refreshers for more experienced makers.
Perfect for creating everything from garments and accessories to homewares, it is an invaluable resource to return to again and again.
A beautiful gift for knitters, crafters, and textile students alike.
Reviews
I enjoyed reading this book and after flipping through it I've been making plans for more projects! I think the book is laid out very well and the instructions are easy to follow. Having written instructions can be really helpful for beginners since charts can sometimes be quite daunting to look at at first, so I appreciate a more beginner friendly approach!
I can't get enough of stitch dictionaries. They are endlessly fascinating to me, and I am always happy to dive into a new volume, searching for a stitch I haven't come across before. So when I found the beautifully presented 7" x 9" hardcover 200 Knit Stitches by Laura Valfort, I knew right away it would be a welcome addition to my knit library...
The 200 stitch patterns included in this book are cleverly photographed, with stitches still live on the needle. All stitches are worked in smooth yarn and a soft muted color palette that make every pattern clear and easy to read. The patterns are organized into six main categories: Basics, Ribbing, Lace, Decorative, Textured, and Crossed Stitches and Cables, although some of the stitches could easily cross over into more than one category... The stitch patterns start off simple and become more complex as the book progresses. However, if you are beginner, you don't have to worry since this 192-page volume begins with a chapter called "Knitting Basics" that explains every technique you will need to work the 200 stitches that follow. Valfort even explains how to choose the right yarn for a particular stitch and proves her point by displaying clear photos of a few of the simplest stitches in different fibers and yarn weights. She also provides instructions for casting on, binding off, how to work the basic stitches, how to increase, decrease, and work all of the other various techniques needed to complete any of the patterns included. Many of the step-by-step instructions are accompanied by corresponding numbered photographs, clearly illustrating how to work each step.
Experienced knitters may recognize many of the simpler stitches but will be delightfully surprised by some that are a new twist on a classic, like the "Alternating rib with twist," the "Staggered eyelet," or the "Asymmetrical woven cable." So if you are new to knitting or are just looking for some fresh inspiration, I think you will love flipping through the pages of this handy dictionary.