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Giveaway: Knit Stitch Dictionary

June 1, 2015 by Sarah White

knit stitch dictionary

Congratulations to Carol.

I am a little obsessed with knitting stitch dictionaries. They’re so fun to look through and play with, wondering what kind of pattern you might make with that stitch, and sometimes actually doing it.

This week’s giveaway is a new collection, Knit Stitch Dictionary by Debbie Tomkies. It includes 250 stitches using basic knit and purl, twisted and traveling stitches, eyelets and lace, bobbles, tucks, pleats, wrapped and dropped stitches, slip stitches, chevrons, colorwork, cables and more. Each pattern is shown in a large swatch with both written and charted instructions, so it’s a great book for learning chart reading, too, if that’s a skill you need help with.

It’s a great book with a variety of options that isn’t too overwhelming, and a fun way to practice different techniques on a small scale of jazz up basic knitting projects.

If you’d like a chance to win a copy of this book, leave a comment on this post before the end of the day Sunday June 7. I’d love to know if you have a favorite knitting stitch, or how you use stitch patterns when you knit. (I’m pretty partial to Moss Stitch right now.)

Thanks for visiting, commenting and sharing, and good luck!

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Comments

  1. Robin Bucholz says

    June 1, 2015 at 11:29 pm

    I love books like this. I must have this for my collection. It would be greatly appreciated and used. Love your give a ways
    Robin

  2. Stefanie Wolford says

    June 1, 2015 at 11:43 pm

    I really like cables, but I’ve really been into lacy patterns lately with lots of eyelets. I’m just discovering stitch dictionaries and I’m already addicted!

  3. boblosan says

    June 2, 2015 at 12:23 am

    My current favorite is knitting cables. I’d love to try new stitches, so I have my fingers crossed.

  4. Cindy Lynne says

    June 2, 2015 at 12:37 am

    I’m always looking for new stitch patterns for designing!

  5. Elaine says

    June 2, 2015 at 2:01 am

    would love to win this book I am just learning and it would help me so much

  6. Liz says

    June 2, 2015 at 2:35 am

    I enjoy experimenting with different stitches but do not really have a favourite. Thank you for the giveaway chance.

  7. Elena Tucker says

    June 2, 2015 at 2:40 am

    I don’t really have a favorite. My favorite increase is yarn-overs.

  8. barbiels says

    June 2, 2015 at 4:25 am

    I’m partial to the moss stitch. I’d love to win this book. 🙂

  9. lindarumsey says

    June 2, 2015 at 5:07 am

    I tend to love lace knitting in summer and cables in winter. This is a great book for both!

  10. sharine says

    June 2, 2015 at 5:34 am

    I’m into knitting lace patterns at the moment. It looks like a very useful book to have 🙂

  11. Jackie Whyte says

    June 2, 2015 at 7:01 am

    I love browsing stitches…its fascinating the way people can manipulate simple ideas into beautiful complex items.

  12. Paula Conklin says

    June 2, 2015 at 8:59 am

    I love, love stitch books, I have a stitch by day calendar that is fantastic, so innovative. Right now I am loving the embossed leaf lace stitch in a shawl pattern I am knitting, so beautiful. peace and love to all knitters…..

  13. Diane Krebs says

    June 2, 2015 at 1:13 pm

    Thank you for this opportunity!! I recently changed to knitting from crochet because I started getting stiff and achy fingers while crocheting, so I am trying to learn new knitting stitches. I don’t have a favorite yet, but really want to learn the cable stitch. A reference like this would be wonderful—one-stop shopping while I’m learning new stitches.

  14. Nikki Smith says

    June 2, 2015 at 7:29 pm

    I would love to expand my knitting knowledge. I, sadly, don’t know many so I guess I would say I like knit stitch (I know, shame on me for not really knowing more than knit and purl).

  15. yarnaddicted says

    June 2, 2015 at 8:13 pm

    I like to learn and experiment with different cable stitches, my favorite!
    Thanks, Kim Reid

  16. Heidi Kirsch says

    June 2, 2015 at 11:36 pm

    I love the Eiffel Tower stitch. When I was first starting out, I saw it in British stitch dictionary. I made a mess of it then and of course now, I haven’t a clue what book it was in. Searching is half the fun.

  17. onecalmmom says

    June 3, 2015 at 2:42 am

    Thank you for the opportunity to win. I’m just starting to venture out of the “basics”. This would be a phenomenal book to have to help me try new patterns.

  18. Mary says

    June 3, 2015 at 9:42 am

    Love this book! I hope I can win it!

  19. Kathy says

    June 3, 2015 at 9:47 am

    I look for stitches on the web. A book would be easier!

  20. fun says

    June 3, 2015 at 11:18 am

    I am just learning so no favorites yet. I am just trying to acquire more experience and knowledge.

  21. Cindy says

    June 3, 2015 at 1:59 pm

    Love learning new patterns!

  22. Ronnie G says

    June 3, 2015 at 5:07 pm

    I like and use the moss stitch and seed stitch very regularly. I would love to be able to expand on my knowledge of stitches

  23. Sheila says

    June 3, 2015 at 6:09 pm

    Just finished an eye of partridge heel flap and love the texture it creates. I’ve only ever seen this texture used for heels, but I think it might make fantastic fingerless mitts.

  24. Susan Eubank says

    June 3, 2015 at 9:12 pm

    Knitting stitch pattern books are my favorite. Right now I’m only making rectangles and squares with knit and purl stitches. I felt bold when I did one with a skip stitch. My current one is a chevron pattern that looked was, but it turns out it isn’t error forgiving. Oh well. I’m still having fun with it. That’s for this giveaway. Right up my knitting alley.

  25. Linda says

    June 4, 2015 at 10:19 am

    I like to work with cables, but seed/rice/moss is another favorite of mine. I would love to learn more ideas. Thanks for the chance to win!

  26. Pamela Szurek says

    June 4, 2015 at 12:23 pm

    I love playing with different stitches. My favorite is seed, second is moss, but good old garter gets a lot done. I’d love to learn. The book would be great. Thanks for the chance!

  27. Teresa w. says

    June 4, 2015 at 7:29 pm

    Well as if said before I love stitch collections it’s a great way to discover techniques I’ve never tried or even heard of. I love using them for sampler afghans and baby blankets

  28. Cat Samalea says

    June 4, 2015 at 7:39 pm

    My favourite stitch pattern is “Feather and Fan”. I use to stitch patterns to replace plain stockinette stitch in baby jackets and socks!

  29. Stephanie says

    June 4, 2015 at 8:40 pm

    I’ve got a cable stitch pattern book, and have been looking to get a regular stitch book- a couple of months ago I made up some cable swatches and framed them and think I would like to make some of other stitches, too.

    I also love moss stitch!

    thanks for the giveaway!

  30. craftmommy says

    June 5, 2015 at 12:17 am

    As a beginner these knitting stitch options are endless and looks like fun.Thanks for the amazing giveaway. 🙂

  31. Carol says

    June 6, 2015 at 12:10 pm

    I’m always looking for new ideas

  32. Marlene says

    June 7, 2015 at 8:12 pm

    I do not have a favorite stitch yet. I am just learning to knit and this book would invaluable to me.

  33. Kelly Caufield says

    June 8, 2015 at 12:07 am

    I would love to win this book, although I’m pretty new to it I really seem to have a knack for it and am always looking for good tips, thank you!! ??

  34. RJ says

    June 11, 2015 at 4:43 pm

    I must be looking in the wrong place, can anyone tell me if someone won?

  35. Flo says

    September 1, 2015 at 12:34 pm

    Love this book! It would allow me to be so creative in my knitting

  36. Eileen Hughes says

    September 1, 2015 at 1:01 pm

    Resource books ate a boon and help to expand your knowledge and skills. So nice of you to give one away.

  37. pr46ct says

    December 22, 2015 at 5:39 pm

    Your never to old to learn ! Would love to win this book .

  38. Elise says

    May 23, 2016 at 2:34 pm

    Would love to have … so much still to learn

  39. Chris says

    May 23, 2016 at 6:44 pm

    I would really like to make my own patterns and this book looks like the one to help me.

  40. Kitten With A Whiplash says

    May 27, 2016 at 1:15 pm

    I’ve really taken a shine to entrelac, but I like to mix it up a bit by adding cables or small lace or texture patterns to each square. Having 250 options right at my fingertips – WOW! Thanks for the giveaway from KittenWhiplash on Rav.

  41. Jeane Howell says

    May 31, 2016 at 3:45 pm

    I really like cable and entrelac stitches, but I’m afraid to try them.
    Maybe this dictionary would help me to overcome that attitude.

  42. JANIS HARPER says

    July 18, 2016 at 10:58 pm

    Nice book …. have always loved dictionaries.

  43. karen powell says

    July 23, 2016 at 7:14 pm

    love stitch dictionaries ….thx for having a contest

  44. faithnchls says

    March 27, 2017 at 5:01 pm

    I would LOVE to win this book for my daughter who knits 🙂 thanks for the opportunity,

  45. Terry says

    July 18, 2017 at 9:07 pm

    I think I am ready to venture into new territory. Thank you for the chance to win!

  46. Liz hart says

    January 11, 2018 at 7:50 am

    It would be such a treat to win as it was my birthday yesterday my fave stitch is seed stitch

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