Congratulations to Bradi!
I’m really liking sharing some quick book reviews over here, both because it gets me looking at more books than I was otherwise and because it’s giving me some more great stuff to give away.
So this week I’m giving away two books from Leisure Arts that I reviewed recently: Easy Textured Knits and iKnit Intrepid Cables. Both of these booklets are great for new to intermediate knitters and will give you lots of ideas for adding interest to your knitting.
If you want a chance to win them, leave a comment on this post before the end of the day Sunday, February 22. Why don’t you tell me if you have a favorite textured stitch pattern? Moss Stitch is my favorite basic, but I also love diamond patterns (and chevrons, though I’m not wild about them in woven fabric, which is kind of strange).
Thanks for visiting, commenting and sharing, and good luck!
I have never really thought about if I have a favorite stitch pattern. I think that just something other than straight garter or stockinette is great.
I love a good lace stitch, but I adore cables.
Love to knit!
I enjoy the Shingle stitch, some call it a ‘basket weave’ stitch.
I have only just taught myself to knit this past month so I don’t know which I like. lol
i don’t have internet (really) & I hv taken all the books my library has. New books would be sweet & then when I’m done with them the library will be 2 books richer!
Cable stitch has always been my favorite type of texture.
I really like the basket weave pattern.
I am new to knitting so i do not have a favorite stitch yet, but i am already addicted and am excited to discover a favorite as i learn more!
I love cables, especially in a squishy, chunky yarn!
I like moss stitch too! And am getting to the point I like new challenges.
Cool books! I love a cable texture even though I haven’t been able to master it yet. But I’m working on it!
I have a simple slip stitch pattern that I use for cowls frequently. Also like a stitch that the Yarn Harlot used for a scarf. Easy and good texture.
I don’t have a favorite – but I’d like to try them all!
I’m rather partial to the seed stitch
I too like moss stitch or even double moss stitch. Thank you for the giveaway.
Favorite textures are large soft cables.
Thanks for the giveaway!
I love cables, but waffle stitch makes a lovely squishy blanket.
I like seed stitch.
I love when cables and lace are mixed.
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I am not a fan of moss stitch, but I love working diamonds in a pattern.
I love moss stitches for more interesting yarn (my favorite piece I’ve ever knitted was a mustard yellow cowl with super, super bulky yarn in a moss stitch!) and chevron for baby blankets. I’d love to add more to my repertoire!
I love trying most stitches, making garments look unusual and original as long as the wool isn’t too thin as my hands are beginning to become old before I want them to.
I am still beginner o I do not know how to do the fancy stitchs yet. I want to try to learn though.
I’d have to go with moss stitch as well.
I’m currently working on a sampler afghan so I’m looking for any new textures I can. So far I’m just loving just how many patterns there are made with nothing more than knit and purls and I really love those, but it’s probably just because I’m still new when it comes to the other stuff, ie cables.
Cables and lace are my favorite!
I love anything lace
I like moss stitch, seed stitch, ooo – cables are pretty, but I’ve never tried ’em. Texture is GREAT!
Cables every time but I also love a double moss stitch to add texture to a plain knit.
I LOVE LOVE LOVE cables. Books look awesome. Thanks.
I love diamond stitch. I would like to knit a lap throw with diamond stitch to look pretty and keep me warm while I knit at night.
i just learned how to cable in the past week. It is fun.
Slip,stitch is my new fav
I love diamond patterns too!
TExtured knitting patterns are great – looks like a lot of nice pattern
I love seed stitch and cables.
I tend to prefer textured fabrics to colorful ones- and I like moss stitch, too, but should probably learn some others…
thanks for the giveaway!!
I love linen stitch. The texture is subtle and the it can create great visual texture if you use different color yarn.
Linen stitch and cables! They are by far my favorite.