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An invaluable resource of original stitch patterns, this collection is for newcomers, designers, and knitters of all abilities. Instead of being merely a round-up of familiar stitches this is a visual feast of new material put together by two author-designers with a wide experience of hand knitting. It is a must-have addition to existing reference books on the subject. Organised for easy access, stitches are divided into knit and purl textures and ribs, twist stitches, cables, lace, bobbles and bells, colour and intarsia designs, and more unusual techniques such as entrelac, double-sided fabric, and mosaic effects. Each chapter has a number of simple designs for beginners, including both row-by-row written instructions and easy to read charts ? allowing the reader to get used to using the standard charts given for more complex, or larger-repeat patterns. All stitch abbreviations and chart symbols are included on a fold out flap where unusual and unique stitches are explained alongside the relevant patterns Book Contents: Prelims, Introduction, Stitch Selector, THE COLLECTION:, Knit and purl textures and ribs, Twist stitches, Cables, Lace, Bobbles and bells, Colour and intarsia, Unusual technique stitches, Essential Techniques, Using the Stitches for Design, Resources, Index and Credits Lesley Stanfield is a long-time hand-knitting designer and has been the knitting editor of several women's magazines. Melody Griffiths has been knitting editor at Woman, Me and Bella magazines. As a freelance designer she has worked for Debbie Bliss and most of the major yarn companies including Patons and Sirdar. Pub Search Press.