Tag: stitch dictionaries
Top 10 Knitting Books
I was recently seeing some Facebook posts about the 10 books that have stuck with you. This made me think about the 10 knitting books that have had the most impact on my knitting, and thus, my life. Amazon.com Widgets These aren’t exactly in any order, so to help give some perspective, I am also […]
Mathematical Monday: A Few Thoughts on Pattern Repeats and Design
When designing, the number of stitches in a garment is determined to start with by the gauge. But gauge has to play nicely with stitch patterning and repeats. This can be a particularly fun challenge when combining many patterns or when using large patterns. Here are some things to keep in mind to help the […]
Think Tank: Stitch Dictionaries
Do you have one? There are many good ones out there. I tend to reach for the Barbara Walker Treasuries, currently published by Schoolhouse Press, but I also have the old Harmony Guides and a couple of other ones. I have found Nicky Epstein’s Edge series really useful as well, but have not invested in […]
