The Essential Stitch Collection: A Creative Guide to the 300 Stitches Every Knitter Really Needs to Know

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.

Lesley Stanfield and Melody Griffiths have been knitting editors of several magazines and frequent contributors to many more. Together they collaborated on The Encyclopedia of Knitting, which has sold 100,000 copies worldwide. Melody Griffiths lives and works in London. Lesley Stanfield lives and works in Whitstable, UK.