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Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2023
For a used book, it is in good shape.
Nikki J Wyscaver
Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2019
Nice selection of knitting stitches
Kinnikinnik
Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2014
This book covers all sorts of knitted stitch patterns: knit and purl, stranded, lace, cables, slipped stitch, etc. There were many patterns I had not seen in any other stitch collections. This book is a stitch dictionary, and would be most useful for designers or more experienced knitters who want to play around with different stitches and textures. (Note: there are NO patterns for making finished items such as sweaters, scarves, mittens, etc.) The author assumes that anyone who uses the book already knows how to knit, so this book might not be useful to beginners (unless they want to use it for inspiration)!!!The biggest drawback to this book is one that some of the other reviewers have mentioned: the stitch patterns are charted (not written out!) using the author's own symbols rather than the standard charting symbols used by most other writers. I found that it was easiest to just re-chart the stitches that I want to use, using the standard symbols, rather than to use her symbols for her book and switching back to the standard symbols in other books. (One of the other reviewers suggested keeping a copy of her symbol glossary handy while knitting, but I found that re-charting was less crazy-making!)To be able to use this book, you must feel comfortable using knitting charts. I found that the stitches were so beautiful that re-charting was a minor annoyance.
Marg
Reviewed in Canada on November 10, 2014
Amazing, beautiful patterning, easy to do, easy to read. Well worth purchasing.
Diane Campbell
Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2013
I wanted a nice reference book for stitches and technique and am pleased with this. I have tons of pattern files but sometimes I want a book.
Anastasia McPherson
Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2012
This is not the biggest or the most encyclopedic of pattern books, but it is one of the best. Beautiful stitch patterns in every major sub-division: lace, cables, dropped stitch, texture, brioche and color work are present. Only the most beautiful and the most useful patterns have made the grade here and that makes this book one that I constantly reach for, even though I have bigger stitch encyclopedias. I have designed one scarf and one sweater using the patterns in this book. This is stitch patterns only; you provide the project.The charts use mainly European symbols but they are fairly intuitive and the book provides a great symbol glossary in the front that covers all symbols and stitches used with good written instructions for those stitches. Other than that, the patterns are completely charted rather than written. The stitches are photographed in various fibers and weights which is useful as well. What more can I say? One of my favortie stitch pattern books and a recommended purchase for the creative knitter.
knittinnanny
Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2009
I expected to receive a book with patterns and directions to knit projects...This showed stitch patterns and I am not creative enough to use them with projects like sweaters scarfs etc..
Jeff - IL
Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2006
As all knitters know, knitting is reported to consist of only two stitches. But what do you do when you've got thoses two down pat? The book Beautiful Knitting Patterns offers over 250 ways to put your skills to better use. Each two page spread has four to six patterns shown in a color photo sample and a chart with instructions. The photos are excellent quality; the charts are easily read and the instructions are clear.I recommend this for anyone who has already made a few scarves and is ready to try their hand at something more interesting than stockinette, rib or garter stitch. Hone your skills by making more interesting scarves or try your hand at a sampler afghan. For those who are already on to making sweaters, this book is a handy resource tailor made to be your muse.One final note: Anyone looking for a gift for any knitter- look no further.
M. Poller
Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2004
I love knitting stitch pattern books and can never have enough. This collection is one of my favorites because of the many unusual ones not in my other books. Quite unusual are the patchwork patterns in lace, patterns using beads knitted in, patterns knitted into the stitch below and openwork patterns. I also found the author's system of symbols rather annoying. Too bad she didn't use either the Burda or the Japanese system which are the main ones in usage today.
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