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The Knit Stitch Pattern Handbook: An Essential Collection of 300 Designer Stitches and Techniques Kindle Edition

by Melissa Leapman (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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Beloved knitwear designer Melissa Leapman offers a comprehensive stitch dictionary and guide with more than 300 original knitting patterns, including slip stitches, cables, and lace.

Knitters love their stitch dictionaries. Melissa Leapman, known for her knitting references, shares 300 of her favorite stitch patterns developed over her long career. With basic step-by-step knitting instruction, information on how to most effectively use a stitch dictionary, and a wealth of original stitch patterns, this book will appeal to all levels of knitters looking for a comprehensive, yet portable volume. The book includes stitch patterns in five categories from imaginative novelty stitch patterns to traditional knit designs. Each stitch pattern includes a gorgeous photograph as well as written and charted instructions.
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MELISSA LEAPMAN is a widely published knitwear designer whose patterns have appeared in every premier needlework publication in the country. Her knitting, crochet, and design workshops are popular with crafters at all skill levels. She has been a featured guest on DIY's Knitty Gritty, Lifetime TV's Handmade by Design, and HGTV's Sew Much More. Melissa is the author of thirteen knitting and crochet books, including Knitting the Perfect Fit, Stashbuster Knits, Mastering Color Knitting, Cables Untangled, and more. She lives in New York City.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00CVS44BA
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Potter Craft (November 5, 2013)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 5, 2013
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 99632 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 886 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 189 ratings

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With over 1000 designs in print, Melissa Leapman is one of the most widely-published American crochet and knit designers at work today.

As a freelance designer, she’s worked with leading ready-to-wear design houses in New York City. Also, top yarn companies commission Melissa to create designs promoting their new and existing yarns each season; her popular patterns and name recognition help them sell yarn.

Leapman is the author of several bestselling knit and crochet books, including Cables Untangled, Mastering Color Knitting, and Knitting the Perfect Fit (all published by Random House). She's is the author of The Knit Stitch Pattern Handbook (Random House/Potter Craft, 2013), a comprehensive knitting stitch dictionary which includes favorite patterns gathered over her more than 25 years in the industry. It’s the go to book for professionals and lay persons alike.

Two crochet books launched in 2016: Melissa Leapman’s Indispensable Stitch Collection for Crocheters and Designer Crochet Accessories.

In February of 2017, her largest and most important work to date, 6000+ Pullover Possibilities was released by Soho Books. This title offers interchangeable sweater pieces to allow the reader to knit customized women’s sweaters in nearly any gauge and in nearly every size.

In December of 2018, Storey Publishing is releasing Leapman's next book, Knitting Modular Shawls, Wraps, and Stoles, a fantastic plug and play concept design book.

Melissa has been a featured guest on numerous television shows including Knit and Crochet Now on PBS, is the host of several Leisure Arts knitting and crocheting DVDs, and has written many crochet and knit leaflets for Leisure Arts and Annie's. Additionally, her designs are popular on web-based venues such as Craftsy, Ravelry, and LoveKnitting.com.

In addition, Leapman has launched several Craftsy classes. Sign up to get Melissa’s personal attention as you learn—and master—new techniques!

Nationally, her workshops are popular with crafters of all levels. She teaches at every major

knitting and crochet event, including VKLive and the CGOA/TKGA shows, as

well as at nearly every TNNA industry trade show for the past twelve years. Additionally, she

has appeared at hundreds of yarn shops and local guild events nationally and internationally, working approximately 25 events every year, including one or two knit/crochet cruises.

To keep up with Leapman and her designs, to participate in her knitalongs, and to have a sneak peek into her world, “like” her page on Facebook and join her fan group on Ravelry.com (Melissa Leapman Rocks).

Check out her website MelissaLeapman.com for more information.

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4.6 out of 5 stars
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Great collection for a beginner such as myself
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Great collection for a beginner such as myself
My knitting journey started just about 1 month ago and I purchased two knitting books on the same day a couple of weeks ago. One was returned but this one is already bookmarked and used with joy and enthusiasm.Since I'm a novice knitter I still find myself consulting videos and step-by-step instructions for techniques like increasing and decreasing but that's ok since I purchased this primarily for practicing new stitch designs (the search continues for the elusive beginner knitting book for Continental Style). I'm using a thicker yarn and larger needle than seen in the book's photos so it's fun to discover how these factors change a pattern.FWIW: I like this book so much I purchased "Melissa Leapman's Indispensable Stitch Collection for Crocheters".
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Patricia Wilcox
5.0 out of 5 stars Wow!
Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2024
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I have been knitting for years, and with this book, I've learned a number of new stitches. The format is easy to follow and the pictures of the patterns are clear and colorful.
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Kathryn Dane
5.0 out of 5 stars From meat & potatoes to eye candy!
Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2015
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The Knit Stitch Pattern Handbook is an excellent stitch dictionary, but it is more. I have other stitch dictionaries, but this is the first one I've bought that shows both the public side and the private side of many of the stitch patterns. Melissa has provided both text and chart representations of the stitch patterns. I don't buy very many craft e-books because I find them to be cumbersome and inconvenient to work from; however, the author provides links to PDFs of each of the stitch patterns individually so that the knitter can print the paper version out to work from. Yes, I agree that some of the patterns are common to many stitch dictionaries, but a good many are unique to this book. The appendices to this book are very helpful. I like this book very much.
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R.W.
5.0 out of 5 stars Good book
Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2024
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Had some interesting info inside... you will find find a few that you have NOT seen and this book is no exception.
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Kathy
4.0 out of 5 stars NOT the same old, same old.
Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2017
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Here are a lot of stitches I haven't seen before. Thank you, Melissa Leapman. Most newer stitch dictionaries I have seen are reruns of the ones that have been around awhile, namely Barbara Walker, the original Sunset/Harmony and the French one (Tricotiere?). Leapman's book is a real addition to my collection. While not all of the designs are new to me, the originals are well-balanced, often with good play of light and dark and more subtle tones. I can picture their usefulness for a number of project types.
The methods involved in knitting the stitches are all in my knitting vocabulary. There aren't any moves that involve extreme needle-hicular acrobatics--calisthenics and twisting yes; circus-level contortions, no. The explanations of the techniques in the back matter are clear. The drawings are exceptionally informative and were certainly done by an artist who understands knitting.
A lot of swatches have both right and wrong side views. I'd like to see ALL of the wrong side views, even if they aren't considered suitable for the front of one's knitting. I'm nosy that way. I believe that dictionaries should be descriptive, rather than prescriptive. The many wrong side views take us a long way in that direction, but let's go all the way.
The photography on the swatches is sharp and easy to read with the exception of many of the holey stitches. You can't see the holes. This happens a lot in stitch dictionaries, but isn't necessary. Also, as is standard, the charts are too small with no attention paid to other readability enhancements, such as font. The symbols are even hard to make out on the key to the symbols. I ask that publishers put more effort into book design when it comes to the graphics.
As a knitting stitch dictionary aficionado and knitter, I highly recommend The Knit Stitch Pattern Handbook by Melissa Leapman.
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Oscar J
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent resource!
Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2020
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I have collected many stitch dictionaries over the years, including several Japanese stitch dictionaries, and yet, this one by Melissa Leapman has many exciting stitches that I have never seen before. I like that this book includes charts for every stitch pattern (even downloadable charts), many wrong side pictures and uses mostly common stitch manipulations.
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Marianne
5.0 out of 5 stars Love this book
Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2023
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Liked all the different patterns it has.
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Carol lee
3.0 out of 5 stars Hard to understand
Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2022
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In a lot of the patterns she puts knit the knit and purl the purl , I am confused why not put k1 purl1 or what ever the pattern is to me it's being lazy they didn't do it properly.
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samkota
5.0 out of 5 stars Great resource--I've already started a project
Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2014
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The thing I most like about this collection of stitches is that there's little duplication with another stitch collection I have. The pictures are clear and the instructions well-written.

If brief usage descriptions for the patterns were included, this would be ideal. But that doesn't detract from the book's overall usefulness.

I've already started a project based on one of the stitches in the book. I'm sure I'll be making more as I progress. I use a Knook hook to knit and there are limited pattern books for this, so I really like the useful stitches I've found here.
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Catherine Bookworm
5.0 out of 5 stars Great knitting reference
Reviewed in Canada on January 10, 2017
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Excellent book, filled to the brim with lovely stitch patterns. Clearly explained with great pictures.
I can't wait to try some! Unfortunately I'm being self desciplined and must finish my last knitting project first!
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ROSARIO VALENZUELA
5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente compra
Reviewed in Brazil on March 26, 2015
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Vale a pena ter este livro pela quantidade de pontos muito bem organizados e pelas explicações claras e precisas. Fiquei muito satisfeita com a compra, recomendo !
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Susan Davidson
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Australia on May 21, 2015
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Very useful book
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PMK
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent knitting resource
Reviewed in Canada on December 27, 2016
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Bought the Kindle version for a mere $1.99 and loved it. Full of well-explained instructions. Just might buy the paperback version too.
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1.0 out of 5 stars the product sold the knit stitch which is unable to ...
Reviewed in India on December 19, 2016
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the product sold the knit stitch which is unable to
understand the book i want to return that book for a refund so please allow me the return option
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