40 Portable Knit Projects

Are you a fan of small-skein projects? Do you love finding new ways to use up those leftover yarn skeins from long-finished projects or impulse buys? Look no further than this creative collection of 40+ portable knitting projects!

This book is the perfect solution for those who have leftover yarn skeins, impulse buys, and bits and balls that have been hiding in the bottom of the project basket for years. It offers a wide range of projects that are perfect for squeezing a few minutes of creativity into your busy schedule.

The projects in this book are not only creative but also portable, meaning you can take them with you on the go. From socks and scarves to shawls and hats, this book has something for everyone. The patterns are easy to follow and include detailed instructions and helpful photos, so you can be sure your projects will turn out perfectly.

Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced knitter, you’ll find a pattern to suit your skill level. And with more than 40 portable knitting projects to choose from, you’ll be able to make something new and exciting every time.

So don’t wait any longer, purchase this book today and start using up those leftover skeins! With this book, you’ll be able to make a wide range of creative and portable projects in no time, and you’ll be able to enjoy the satisfaction of having made them yourself. So grab your needles and yarn, and get ready to knit up a storm with this amazing collection of 40+ portable knitting projects!

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Stitch dictionaries are a fun way to learn new-to-you knitting stitch patterns or to take a deep dive into a particular technique. Debbie Tomkies offers 100 cable stitch designs and thoughts on how to incorporate them into projects in her Cable Knitting Stitch Dictionary.

Each stitch pattern is shown in a large swatch photo and with written and charted instructions. Any special stitches are included on the page. The stitches are rated on a difficulty scale of 1 to 3, and the pattern notes also indicate how many extra stitches you should add to a project if you’re going to work this cable (since cables pull the fabric closer together you need to compensate for that) as well as how many stitches and rows are in the repeat if you want to design a project yourself.

The cables are arranged into sections: classic cables, combinations, all-over panels, creative cables, motifs and panels and cabled edges and borders.

It’s fun to flip through the designs to think about projects you can add a single cable or two to or make with an allover cabled design. Or you could make swatches of different cables and sew them together into a pillow cover or a throw.

At the back of the book there’s a section on general cable knitting techniques, reading charts, working swatches and avoiding errors (though it mentions working the wrong number of rows between cable turns, it doesn’t share how to count rows between cables to avoid this mistake).

It also talks about how to design your own cables, combine cables in a project, choose the right yarn and needles and determine how many more stitches you need to cast on when working cables instead of stockinette stitch. There’s also a glossary of symbols and abbreviations you may find in cable knitting and other patterns.

The book provides a good overview of things you can do with cables, as well as some fun things you might not have tried like infinity cables and horizontal cables. It’s a great book for a designer who likes to work with cables or a knitter who wants to play with different stitches in their projects.

About the book: 176 pages, paperback, 100 stitch patterns. Published 2024 by David & Charles. Suggested retail price $26.99.

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