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Giveaway: 750 Knitting Stitches

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750 knitting stitches

Knittingnotecards is our winner!

I’m a sucker for a good stitch dictionary, and I have more than my share, which is one of the reasons I’m giving this one away this week.

750 Knitting Stitches is almost a coffee table book of a knitting stitch guide, being hardcover with lots of colorful pictures.

But it isn’t just pretty; it also has lots of good patterns for basic knit and purl, cables, lace, colorwork and borders. It’s sure to inspire you to try some new stitch patterns, whether you strike out on your own to knit a scarf, add a colorwork design to the edge of a sweater or go all out and make a completely unique project.

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, September 6. U.S. residents only on this one, please, because it’s really heavy!

I’d love to know what genre of knitting stitches is your favorite: basic knit and purl, lace, cables, colorwork or something else? I think basic knit and purl offers some of my favorites because I love easy texture, but I’ve been getting into lace a little bit lately, too.

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

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  2. I’mmostly the type of knitter who picks up yarn and needles without knowing what the end result will be. I’II knit from patterns sometimes, but almost always make major modifications. I enjoy most types of stitch patterns, and everything has it’s place, though I’ll admit any kind of complicated lace gets less attention. As I get more and more into designing with forethought, as opposed to simply picking up the sticks and hoping my good intentions carry the day, I’d love a great reference book like this. Thanks for this and all the great giveaways.

  5. So very bewitching thinking of all those stitches–something worthy of taking to a secluded desert island. I would love to learn more mysterious mosaic stitches!

    from hot and humid VT,
    the Vermonster

  7. Thanks for the chance to win. I typically stick with knit and purl stitches but mostly because I don’t know much more than that right now. I am trying to learn new things and hope that I am not butting off more than I can chew by trying to start lace work.

  8. This book would be a great resource. I’ve learned to make plain vanilla socks and a few ribbed hats. I’m ready to expand my stitches.

    Darla

  9. Who isn’t a sucker for a new stitch dictionary. Always amazed at what they come up with.

  10. I would love to win this as I would like to learn to do more stitches. I knit mostly knit & purl stitches. Thanks for the opportunity to win this wonderful book.

  12. Love doing cables! Would love to learn lace knitting techniques at some point. Would Love, LOVE LOVE to have this book, please!

  16. I am a beginner knitter so I only know the basic knit and purl stitches. Would love to learn other stitches. Thanks for the chance to win a great book.

  17. I like simple color work. Various colors make a huge difference. Double pointed needles and cables both scare me, but I hope to get my courage up and try them. Thank you for having the drawing. One can never have too many books of stitches.

  18. I am a beginner so this book is one I really need. I tend to stick with the basic knit and purl stitch so it is time to broaden my horizon.

  19. Lace is a favorite. I love how a knitted blob of increases and decreases turns into a beautiful work of art after blocking. It always amazes me.

  22. I’m into cables or really any way to create texture. I love using things like twisted stitches too

  23. I’m loving lace these days. I particularly like to see what I’ve got when I finally block the piece and the pattern really emerges. This looks like a great reference book that will help me expand my repertoire.

  26. Lace is certainly my overall favorite. But its so nice to discover a yarn and find out what it wants.

  27. I usually do dishcloths and shawls and incorporate beads into the shawls. I give the dishcloths away at Christmas to relatives in packs of 3 with a card.

  28. I love all knitting. Love a challenge. Love lace. Love the double knitting.
    I would love this book for reference. Love to learn as many as I can.

  31. My favorite is knit and purl. I’m still a relatively new knitter and remain fascinated by the variety of looks that can be made with these two basic stitches!

  33. This book looks lovely! I’m always looking for new stitch patterns. I’m partial to lace & cables though.

  34. I like variations of knit and purl stitches, trying some lace and slip stitches. Looks like a wonderful book.

  38. It’s pretty amazing how much one can create by just knowing how to knit and purl. That being said… I love learning new stitches, lace and cables. Thanks for the chance to win!

  40. I’ve always done basic knit and purl, but now I working on more cables and lace knitting. I’m working on stretching my knitting abilities. Thanks for the opportunity to win.

  41. I never met a stitch dictionary I didn’t like! From Barbara Walker’s four treasuries to Mon Tricot and on to the German and Japanese exotica (to me, at least) … I have enjoyed them all. Right now, my favorite type of stitch is the twisted stitch … After working with KP textures and cables and lace, twisted stitches seem like a fun break from everything else! Thanks for the great giveaway!

  44. I’ve never seen a stitch I don’t like and am always looking for new ones. Depending on the project, the linen stitch and moss stitch are some of my faves along with cables, of all kinds.

  46. I would love to win this book for my daughter who knits so she can learn lots of new stitches for those baby blankets she needs to get moving on!

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Knit Vests to Help Transition to Warmer Weather

Last year I cleaned out my closet and realized that I had about 24 handknit sweaters. This knowledge hasn’t completely stopped me from knitting more sweaters, but it did get me thinking about places in my wardrobe where I might actually need more knit things, and one thing I noticed a lack of was knit vests.

I have a couple of them and I love them for layering when it starts to get a little warmer, like when it’s cool in the morning but hot in the afternoon, or cold in a building but warmer outside. I’ve already knit myself one new vest this year, and with these patterns I’m pretty sure I’ll be making more.

This chunky vest pattern from Daisy and Peace on Etsy is sort of the quintessential vest you think of when you think of knit vests, with a scoop neck and ribbed edges. It uses bulky yarn and is great for beginners since it is worked flat. There are six sizes available.

The Knit Purl Girl has another pretty take on the basic knit vest, this time with a higher, double folded neckline. The Semper Slipover is worked with a mohair blend and a wool yarn held together to make a DK weight gauge. The tops of each side are worked separately, then joined for working in the round.

Minimi Knit Design has another great take on a classic vest, this time with a v-neck. It’s worked in the round from the top down using worsted weight yarn. Sizing ranges from 30 to 66 inches/76 to 168 cm actual bust measurement.

One thing about all the vests I have right now is that they are pullovers, but this version with buttons is pretty cure, too. It’s from MMadisonMarie on Etsy, and it uses fuzzy, chunky yarn and has an oversized fir with a V-neck and button closure. It’s worked flat and comes in three sizes.

Or you could make this cute vest with an I-cord tie, from Nicoline Sofie Knit. It’s worked from the top down starting with all the pieces separate, then joining and working the whole piece back and forth in rows. It has I-cord edging, comes in six sizes, and calls for a combo of alpaca and a glittery yarn.

Svetlana Volkov’s Nola Slipover is made with two strands of worsted weight yarn held together to get a bulky gauge. It has a high neck and roomy armholes, with a slightly cropped body. It’s available in eight sizes and you can get a copy on Ravelry.

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