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🧶 Explore the Knit Stitch Dictionary: Uncover 250 Essential Stitches! Review

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Revainrating 5 out of 5

A good addition to knitting pattern libraries

A very handy dictionary. The stitches are named for their appearance. There are beautiful patterns, written instructions, and diagrams. The index includes the stitch name and a miniature circular pattern for quick reference. If you're craving more of your favorite stitch types, try a book with a specific focus, like Vogue Books. I wanted a hard copy because e-books don't have a copy option yet. I make my patterns. Sometimes I want lace, sometimes mosaic or braid. Maybe I want buns. All this and

Pros
  • High marks for support and durability from testers
Cons
  • Not as thick as other sets

Abbreviation part is missing in this book. I chose this book over others because of the pattern charts for each stitch (a big plus for me to remember the pattern). However, the book lacks organization. I don't like how the content is organized. This will emphasize stitch patterns too much. This makes the reader feel like there is no proper table of contents. On page 186 there is a section on symbols and abbreviations. This section should only be "icons". Although it contains explanations of…

Pros
  • Stable test results
Cons
  • A newer model could have been selected

As the title suggests, this book contains 250 knitting patterns; Once beginners understand the basics of knitting, they can easily perform some of these patterns (basic garter stitch, stockinette stitch, basic ribbing), but other patterns include advanced cables, lace, and colored knits. Color photos show the resulting pattern, and instructions are provided in both verbatim and tables. Additionally, the instructions for each pattern recommend weights and yarn types for that particular pattern…

Pros
  • Good product for the price
Cons
  • flimsy