The Knit Stitch Pattern Handbook

An Essential Collection of 300 Designer Stitches and Techniques

By Melissa Leapman | Publisher: Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed

About the book

Beloved knitwear designer Melissa Leapman offers a comprehensive stitch dictionary and guide with more than 300 original knitting patterns, including slip stitches, cables, and lace.

Knitters love their stitch dictionaries. Melissa Leapman, known for her knitting references, shares 300 of her favorite stitch patterns developed over her long career. With basic step-by-step knitting instruction, information on how to most effectively use a stitch dictionary, and a wealth of original stitch patterns, this book will appeal to all levels of knitters looking for a comprehensive, yet portable volume. The book includes stitch patterns in five categories from imaginative novelty stitch patterns to traditional knit designs. Each stitch pattern includes a gorgeous photograph as well as written and charted instructions.

Editions of The Knit Stitch Pattern Handbook

Paperback
ISBN 9780449819906
EBook
ISBN 9780449819913

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Beloved knitwear designer Melissa Leapman offers a comprehensive stitch dictionary and guide with more than 300 original knitting patterns, including slip stitches, cables, and lace.

Knitters love their stitch dictionaries. Melissa Leapman, known for her knitting references, shares 300 of her favorite stitch patterns developed over her long career. With basic step-by-step knitting instruction, information on how to most effectively use a stitch dictionary, and a wealth of original stitch patterns, this book will appeal to all levels of knitters looking for a comprehensive, yet portable volume. The book includes stitch patterns in five categories from imaginative novelty stitch patterns to traditional knit designs. Each stitch pattern includes a gorgeous photograph as well as written and charted instructions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Knit Stitch Pattern Handbook about?

Beloved knitwear designer Melissa Leapman offers a comprehensive stitch dictionary and guide with more than 300 original knitting patterns, including slip stitches, cables, and lace.

Knitters love their stitch dictionaries. Melissa Leapman, known for her knitting references, shares 300 of her favorite stitch patterns developed over her long career. With basic step-by-step knitting instruction, information on how to most effectively use a stitch dictionary, and a wealth of original stitch patterns, this book will appeal to all levels of knitters looking for a comprehensive, yet portable volume. The book includes stitch patterns in five categories from imaginative novelty stitch patterns to traditional knit designs. Each stitch pattern includes a gorgeous photograph as well as written and charted instructions.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Knit Stitch Pattern Handbook?

Lifestyle, Hobbies and Leisure > Handicrafts, decorative arts and crafts > Needlework, textile and fabric crafts > Knitting and crochet > Knitting

Where can I read a sample of The Knit Stitch Pattern Handbook?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780449819906

Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Knit Stitch Pattern Handbook?

Melissa Leapman

Who is the Publisher of the book The Knit Stitch Pattern Handbook?

Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

The Knit Stitch Pattern Handbook is available as paperback(ISBN 9780449819906) and ebook(ISBN 9780449819913)

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