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Publié par	Search Press
Date de parution	01 octobre 2021
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EAN13	9781781269831
Langue	English
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’The s Stitch Collection Knitter’s Stitch Collection A creative guide to the 300 knitting stitches you really need to know

Lesley StanIeld & Melody Griîths

LesleyStanfield&MelodyGriffiths

The Knitter’s Stitch Collection

A creative guide to the 300 knitting stitches you really need to know

Lesley Stanfield&MelodyGriffiths

Search Press

First published in 2010 asThe Essential Stitch Collection for Knittersby Search Press Ltd Wellwood North Farm Road Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 3DR United Kingdom

This edition published in 2021

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the permission of the copyright holder.

ISBN: 978-1-78221-988-0 ebook: 978-1-78126-983-1

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Contents

Introduction

About this book

The Stitch Collection

Knit and purl

Twists

Cables

Lace

Bobbles and leaves

Stranded and intarsia

Unusual stitches

Letters/Numbers

Knit Knowhow

Using the stitches

Gallery of ideas

Essential techniques

Reading the charts

Abbreviations and symbols

Index

Credits

104

130

152

168

184

186

192

194

200

204

206

208

Introduction

Our collection of 300 stitch patterns is designed for hand knitters of all abilities and ambitions because it covers simple stitches that are the basis of other patterns and then develops more complex and challenging ideas. It’s really hard to explain the fascination of knitting, especially to a nonknitter, and it’s true there can be frustrations along the way. But once you have the mechanical aspect of making stitches under control, you are the art director. You can select colours, choose yarns, combine stitches and be both critical and creative.

If you knit as a social activity you may want to keep to the simpler stitches and you’ll ﬁnd a wide variety of these in this collection. The more elaborate stitch patterns frequently require more patience than skill; experiment freely, because there is nothing more satisfying than attempting something that you thought beyond your ability and then discovering that it really wasn’t all that difﬁcult.

We have searched out some old, forgotten stitches, and have had great fun inventing many new ones in the hope that we can communicate our enthusiasm for knitting.

Enjoy the alchemy of yarn and needles!

Copying the stitch charts The stitch charts are printed in black and white so you can photocopy or scan them to enlarge them (particularly useful if you have poor eyesight, are working in a badly lit space or are knitting on the go at a group or class).

Stitch 205  LEVEL Leaves and berries

26 24 22 20 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2

Stitch 203  Leaf within a diamond LEVEL

Stitch 202  Plume LEVEL

Speciﬁc symbols (K1, p1, k1, p1, k1) all in 1 st, turn, p5, turn, k5, turn, p5, turn, sl4 of sts just made, 1 at a time, over end st, then k tbl. Sl3 to cable needle, hold at back, k2, sl nearest st on cable needle back to L needle, k this st, k2 rem sts from cable needle.

Note A cable needle is required.

c3bp

m1L

m1R

no st

c2f

c2bp

c2b

c2fp

c3fp

Stitch 20 4  LEVEL Bunch of grapes

Speciﬁc symbols Unusual or unique stitch symbols are explained alongside the relevant charts and patterns.

27 25 23 21 19 Leaf A 17 15 14 13 13 12 11 11 10 9 9 8 7 7 6 5 5 4 3 3 2 1 1

14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

Panel of 19 sts, w ith a variab le st co u nt

186Leaf and swag

185Sunﬂower

188hncrabrTiailgn

187Sprig

173Ornamental wave

182Diamond knots

177Bobble and branch

175Little leaf rib

174Polkadot

179Cockade

180Twin leaves

183Jackinthebox

184Formal leaf

167Bell rib

181Arrowhead

178Bobble diamond net

Bobbles and Leaves STITCH SELEC TOR Bobbles and leaves always create an impact, because their three dimensional look really mimics natural objects. Don’t be intimidated by the instructions. Once you understand working into a multiple increase, they’re not too difﬁcult and the result will be very special.

Skill level Samples are graded by skill level on a scale of 1 to 3, with 1 being for beginners.

128

|THE STITCH COLLECTION

Notes • Work leaf charts over one stitch and fourteen rows, as shown on right and left of the main chart. • A cable needle is required.

104|THE STITCH COLLECTION

Stitch selector With each chapter’s stitches laid out next to each other, it’s easy to select something you like.

About this book|

Leaves, bobbles, and cables m ake a ver y am boyant panel that owes something to the A ran tradition, but rem ains quite indiv idual.

A large g roup of bobbles contrasts w ith delicate leaves to suggest fruit of the vine.

H igh ly em bossed leaves and bobbles help to g ive a sw ing ing movement to the branches and stem of this k nitted design.

14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

28 26 24 22 20 18 Leaf B 16 14 14 13 12 12 11 10 10 9 8 8 7 6 6 5 4 4 3 2 2 1

Complex stitches Complex stitches are represented with graphic charts only, unless rowbyrow instructions are required for clarity.

Bobbles and leaves|105

14 42 28 41 27 13 12 4 0 26 25 11 39 10 24 38 9 23 37 8 22 36 7 21 6 35 20 34 5 19 33 4 18 3 Leaf B Leaf A 32 17 2 SpiceSolymbc 31 16 1 30 15 14 14 29 14 14 13 13 13 13 28 12 12 12 12 27 11 11 11 11 26 10 10 10 10 25 9 9 9 9 24 8 8 8 8 23 7 7 7 7 22 6 6 6 6 5 21 5 5 5 4 4 20 4 4 3 3 3 3 19 2 2 18 2 2 1 1 1 1 17 16 15 P a n e l o f 1 9 s t s , w i t h a v a r i a b l e 14 s t c o u n t 13 12 Speciﬁc symbols 11 10 (K1, p1, k1, p1, k1) all in 1 st, turn, p5, turn, sl4 of 9 8 7sts just made, 1 at a time, over end st, k tbl. 6 5Sl1 to cable needle, hold at front, k1, p1, then k1 from cable needle. 4 3 2 Sl2 to cable needle, hold at back, k1, then p1, 1 k1 from cable needle. M o t i f o f 2 3 s t s Sl2 to cable needle, hold at back, k1, then p2 from cable needle. Speciﬁc symbols Sl1 to cable needle, hold at front, p2, then k1 S p e c i c Sy m b o l s (K1, yo, k1, yo, k1) all in 1 st, turn, p5, turn, k5, turn, p5, from cable needle. turn, sl4 of sts just made, 1 at a time, over end st, k tbl. K tbl on WS.

Single increases and a large multiple increase raise this curv y, dimpled motif from its backg round of reverse stock inette stitch. It could also be used as part of a repeat pattern.

Speciﬁc symbol 23 22 21 Sl3 to cable needle, 20 19hold at back, k2, sl nearest st 18 from cable needle back to L 17 needle, (k1, yo, k1, yo, k1) all 16 15 14in this st, k2 rem sts from 13 cable needle. 12 11 10 9 Notes 8 SpeiccSymbol 7 • The motif starts with one 6 5stitch, increases to nine 4 stitches, and then returns to 3 2one stitch on the last row. 1 • A cable needle is required. M o t i f o f 1 s t , w i t h a v a r i a b l e s t c o u n t

P a n e l o f 1 7 s t s

Stitch samples Each chapter has an introductory section containing simple designs for beginners, including both row-by-row written instructions and easy-to-read charts.

Bobbles and leaves|129

Yarns used Samples are knitted in easytoview plain, smooth yarns.

25 23 21 19 17 15 13 11 9 7 5 3 1

171faelylloH

176Little bobble diagonals

KNIT KNOWHOW Using the stitches Pages 184–191: Many knitters have a whole range of stitch patterns at hand but don’t know how to use them. This section shows you how to use the stitches to design for yourself, with both allover pattern repeats or more simple panels or motifs, using the book’s texture and colour stitches.

172Berry bobble clusters

170Little leaf

The stitch samples The stitch samples are organised into chapters: Knit and purl, Twists, Cables, Lace, Bobbles and leaves, Stranded and intarsia, Unusual stitches and Letters and Numbers.

Essential techniques Pages 194–199: This section includes all the essential techniques, from getting started to understanding more complex areas (like increasing and decreasing) and deciding which is the best method for the type of stitch you will be using.

THE DIRECTORY Stitch selectors Each chapter is introduced with a ‘Stitch selector’ that displays all the samples in the chapter next to each other, so you can compare stitches.

Reading the charts Pages 200–203: This section explains how to use the charts, allowing you to get the most out of the book.

168Bobble rib

169Chevrons

skpo

1 2 8 – 1 2 9 B a s i c s y m b o l s

s2kpo

Basic symbols Basic symbols are repeated in a strip along the bottom of the page.

k2tog

p on RS, k on W S

k on RS, p on W S

Foldout ﬂap Opposite page 207, you’ll ﬁnd a fold-out ﬂap containing the stitch abbreviations and a needle-size conversion chart.

About this book This book features 300 stitches arranged in chapters, each colourcoded so you can easily ﬁnd what you want. Starting with basic textures (plains and purls), the content moves through the range of samples, ending with a collection of unusual techniques. At the back is a guide that shows you how to use the stitches for design, along with a run down of all the essential knitting techniques.

Abbreviations and symbols Pages 204–205: The most frequently used abbreviations and symbols in this book are reproduced here. Any unusual abbreviations and symbols – speciﬁc to a particular stitch pattern – are presented as ‘Speciﬁc symbols’ alongside the chart. There’s also an abbreviation reminder on the foldout ﬂap, opposite page 207.

The Stitch Collection

This section features 300 stitches organised into chapters, each colour coded and beginning with a visual stitch selector so you can easily find what you want. Starting with basic textures (plains and purls), the content moves through the range of stitch patterns before ending with a collection of unusual techniques.

|THE STITCH COLLECTION

Knit and Purl STITCH SELECTOR Knit and purl stitches are the building blocks of knitting – they make stocking and reverse stocking stitch, many ribs and many more textures. Understanding that the smooth ‘V’ of knit is the opposite of the round ‘blip’ of purl is the key to these stitches.

001 Garter stitch

005Reverse stocking stitch

008 Small blocks stitch

012 Knit two, purl two rib

016 Lozenges stitch

002Fourrow welting

006 Moss stitch

009 Knit one, purl one rib

013 Broken double rib

017Squares wi thin squares

003 Garter stitch welting

007 Double moss stitch

010 Twisted single rib

014 Tucked rib

018Moss stitch diamonds

004S tocking stitch

011 Broken single rib

015Knit and purl diagonals

019 Double moss stitch diamonds

020 Diamond brocade

024 Embossed hexagons

028 Brocade net

032 Fivepointed star

021Ca rtridge belt rib

025 Embossed pennants

022Bias st ocking stitch

026Corded rib

029 030 Embossed double mossFlag pleats

033 Plaid weave

035Blackberry stitch

Knit and purl|

023Stars brocade

027 Embossed chevrons

031 Little slipped check

034 Broken rib basketweave

036Garter stitch chevron

2 1 Multiple of 2 sts plus 1

14–15 Basic symbols

k on RS, p on WS

Method 1st row(RS) K. 2nd rowP. 3rd row P. 4th rowK. These 4 rows form the pattern.

Stitch 005 Reverse stocking stitch 1 LEVEL

Method 1st row(RS) K. 2nd row K. These 2 rows form the pattern.

Method 1st row(RS) K. 2nd row P. These 2 rows form the pattern.

Stitch 006 Moss stitch 1 LEVEL

Seven of the eight pattern rows of this welting are knit. This gives it a deeper, softer texture than some other weltings.

Any number of sts, shown over 5

Stocking stitch makes for a smooth fabric and is made by knitting all stitches on rightside rows and purling all stitches on the wrong side. It’s probably the bestknown and most used stitch in knitting.

Stitch 004 1 Stocking stitch LEVEL

4 2

Method 1st row(RS) [K1, p1] to last st, k1. 2nd rowAs 1st row. These 2 rows form the pattern.

Method 1st row(RS) [K1, p1] to last st, k1. 2nd row [P1, k1] to last st, p1. 3rd row [P1, k1] to last st, p1. 4th row[K1, p1] to last st, k1. These 4 rows form the pattern.

Any number of sts, shown over 5

Garter stitch is simple since every stitch on every row is plain knit. This produces a reversible fabric with no tendency to curl, making it useful for bands and edgings. Its knitstitch ridges cause it to stretch slightly widthways and contract vertically to give an almost square gauge. W hen counting rows, remember that there’s a wrongside row between each pair of ridges on the right side. The same garter stitch is achieved by purling every stitch on every row.

4 2

Multiple of 2 sts plus 1

3 1

Multiple of 4 sts plus 2

3 1

Stitch 003 1 Garter stitch welting LEVEL

Stitch 001 Garter stitch1 LEVEL

Knit and purl|

Method 1st row(RS) P. 2nd row K. These 2 rows form the pattern.

Less frequently used, but equally distinctive, reverse stocking stitch is the opposite of stocking stitch. Purling all stitches on rightside rows and knitting all stitches on wrongside rows shows off the purl aspect of the stitch.

Sometimes called Irish moss stitch, this four row variation on moss stitch does not have the same tendency to contract vertically. Like moss stitch it can be started with a knit or a purl stitch as long as the following knits and purls correspond.

Stitch 007 1 Double moss stitch LEVEL

Method 1st rowp2] to(RS) [K2, last 2 sts, k2. 2nd row[P2, k2] to last 2 sts, p2. 3rd row[P2, k2] to last 2 sts, p2. 4th row[K2, p2] to last 2 sts, k2. These 4 rows form the pattern.

Note Over an even number of stitches, work [k1, p1] to the end of the rst row then [p1, k1] along the second row.

This is a fourrow repeat like double moss stitch but with the stitch multiple doubled. The result is a very different but equally simple textured stitch pattern that shows how blocks can be built up.

Stitch 008 1 Small blocksLEVEL

Welting is the term for a series of horizontal furrows made with a combination of rows of knit and purl. It has a tendency to stretch widthways and can be worked over any number of stitches. This fourrow version is probably the simplest.

Any number of sts, shown over 5

Method 1st row(RS) K. 2nd row P. 3rd–8th rows K. These 8 rows form the pattern.

Moss stitch makes one of the simplest and most satisfying textures. Like garter stitch, it tends to stretch slightly widthways and contract vertically to give an almost square gauge. It consists of alternate knit and purl stitches.

Stitch 002 Fourrow welting 1 LEVEL

Any number of sts, shown over 5

4 2

Any number of sts, shown over 5

8 6 4 2

7 5 3 1

|THE STITCH COLLECTION

p on RS, k on WS

Multiple of 4 sts plus 2

By breaking up knit and purl diagonals, a different sort of repeat pattern is made.

Method 1st row(RS) [K2, p2] to last 2 sts, k2. 2nd rowP. These 2 rows form the pattern.

Stitch 010 Twisted single rib 1 LEVEL

Method 1st row(RS) [K2, p2] to last 2 sts, k2. 2nd row[P2, k2] to last 2 sts, p2. These 2 rows form the pattern.

Purling wrongside rows introduces garter stitch verticals into knit two, purl two rib. This f lattens the rib but makes a firm texture stitch.

Stitch 015 Knit and purl diagonals 2 LEVEL

Method 1st rowk1 tbl] to(RS) [P1, last st, p1. 2nd row[K1, p1 tbl] to last st, k1. These 2 rows form the pattern.

Multiple of 2 sts plus 1

2 1 Multiple of 2 sts plus 1

Stitch 016 Lozenges stitch 2 LEVEL

|THE STITCH COLLECTION

Method 1st rowp4] to end.(RS) [K4, 2nd row[K3, p4, k1] to end. 3rd row[P2, k4, p2] to end. 4th row[K1, p4, k3] to end. 5th row[P4, k4] to end. 6th row[P3, k4, p1] to end. 7th row[K2, p4, k2] to end. 8th row[P1, k4, p3] to end. These 8 rows form the pattern.

k tbl on RS, p tbl on WS

Stitch 011 Broken single rib 1 LEVEL

This classic reversible stitch is probably the most deeply furrowed of all the ribs. It’s sometimes called double rib or twoandtwo rib and can be used for entire garments as well as edgings.

p on RS, k on WS

Stitch 013 Broken double rib 1 LEVEL

This is a variation on knit one, purl one rib, which, although it has less elasticity than the original, has a very crisp definition. The knit stitches on the right side and the purl stitches on the wrong side are worked through the back of the loop.

7 5 3 1

8 6 4 2

Groups of knit and purl stitches moved along one stitch on every row make sharply angled, very welldefined diagonals.

Multiple of 8 sts

Method 1st row[P4, k4] to end. 2nd row[P3, k4, p1] to end. 3rd row[K2, p4, k2] to end. 4th row[P1, k4, p3] to end. 5th row[K4, p4] to end. 6th row[P4, k4] to end. 7th row[K1, p4, k3] to end. 8th row[P2, k4, p2] to end. 9th row[K3, p4, k1] to end. 10th row[K4, p4] to end. These 10 rows form the pattern.

10 8 6 4 2

9 7 5 3 1

24 22 20 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2

Multiple of 8 sts

23 21 19 17 15 13 11 9 7 5 3 1

Inserting two rows of stocking stitch between alternating bands of knit two, purl two rib produces a strongly defined texture that’s quite different from plain rib.

Multiple of4 sts plus 2

Knit and purl|

Method 1st rowp1] to(RS) [K1, last st, k1. 2nd row [P1, k1] to last st, p1. These 2 rows form the pattern.

2 1 Shown over an odd number of sts; multiple of 2 sts plus 1 Note Over an even number of stitches, work [k1, p1] to the end of the rst row then work the second row the same.

Multiple of 4 sts plus 2

Stitch 014 Tucked rib 2 LEVEL

Stitch 009 Knit one, purl one rib 1 LEVEL

16–17 Basic symbols

k on RS, p on WS

Alternating knit and purl stitches along the row gives a springy, narrow rib with a lot of uses. It can be worked over an even number of stitches, but balancing the rib by working over an odd number of stitches is more usual.

Method 1st rowp1] to(RS) [K1, last st, k1. 2nd rowP. These 2 rows form the pattern.

Stitch 012 Knit two, purl two rib 1 LEVEL

If rightside rows are knit one, purl one but wrongside rows are simply purl, the resulting rib has a textured appearance but very little elasticity.