Pattern Books

What is your favorite knitting stitch pattern book?

I don’t mean patterns for sweaters or scarves and such, but stitch-patterns. I have had several over the years and currently mine is Field Guide to Knitting by Jackie Powlowski. What’s yours?

I have been knitting for a very long time, so most “common” stitches are easy to me. But I have three that are a great source of inspiration to me:
- Lace from the Attic, A Victorian Notebook of Knitted Lace Patterns, by Nancie Wiseman is a great source of lace patterns, some old fashioned, some intriguing, most appealing to me when I want to get into a really “challenging” project.
- Another lace book: Heirloom Knitting, A Shetland Lace Knitter’s Pattern and Workbook, by Sharon Miller, with even more lace patterns plus some projects.
- The Harmony Guide to Aran and Fair Isle Knitting: Patterns, Techniques, and Stitches, by Debra Mountford is to me a constant source of inspiration for new patterns. You can figure out what combination of patterns to use on a sweater depending on the number of stitches and learn to make your own graph.
I also have a few other books for stitches that were very useful over the years, but these are the three I use most a this point.

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Big Book of Little Doilies Crochet Pattern by Leisure Arts 25 designs $7.99

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Brother Stitchworld Knitting Machine Pattern Books on CD $12.99

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Little Lambs and Ivy Knitting Crochet Fiber Arts Pattern Book for Kids $7.99

Successful Machine Applique Instruction Pattern Book & 2 Vest & Apron Patterns $1.99

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Teletubbies – Look! [VHS] $10.25 “Playful Patterns and Simple Shapes,” the subtitle of this hour-long program, sums up its agenda, with some counting and toddler-specific social lessons thrown in. The first segment takes the Tubbies out of their green-hilled, bunny-laden environment and places them against a series of solid-color backdrops where they multiply, diminish, dance, and giggle. It’s pretty simple, even by Teletubby sta…

The Complete Beginner’s Guide to Knitting $15.96 This step-by-step, hand-holding guide to knitting is EASY to watch and makes learning fast and simple. Although this DVD is packed with everything a beginner needs to know, the chapters are bite-sized. Beautiful and clear demonstrations can get you started knitting scarf in only 30 MINUTES._____ There is a companion WEBSITE for the DVD where you can download lots of FREE beginner patterns! Scarv…

Stash Books: Inspired To Sew By Bari J. $16.94 Bring boutique vintage style to your home and wardrobe with the 15 pretty projects included in this book! Learn how to mix and match today’s bright, irresistible fabric prints and use them with many different sewing techniques. Plus author Bari J. shares loads of practical advice and mini tutorials so you will love what you make! Includes many full-size pattern templates too! Author: Bari J. Ackerman. Softcover: 126 pages.

Scrappy Quilts By Better Homes and Gardens Books (COR) $28.26 The editors of American Patchwork and Quilting provide 20 fullsize quilt patterns in a reusable tearout pattern pack with easy assembly instructions and schematic illustrations to help craft favorite fabric scraps into beautiful quilts. Original. Author: American Patchwork Quilting (EDT) Subtitle: 29 Favorite Projects from the Editors of American Patchwork and Quilting Publication Date: 2011/02/22 Number of Pages: 176 Binding Type: Paperback Language: English Depth: 0.50 Width: 8.75 Height: 10.75

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