Book cover with wooden background and colourful knitted patterned swatches scatter around and the text, “AlterKnit Stitch Dictionary. 200 Modern Knitting Motifs. Andrea Rangel.”
alterknit stitch dictionary
200 modern knitting motifs
AlterKnit Stitch Dictionary takes an unexpected look at stranded colorwork with 200 new motifs. These non-traditional colorwork charts are perfect for the creative knitter looking to break away from the ordinary. Derived from graphic design elements, these fresh motifs include everything from geometric mountains, waves, and spirals to modern bikes, skulls, and sheep.
Dive into stranded colorwork with confidence with a section on reading charts, working floats, and choosing colors. Learn how stranded colorwork can be used in design with five accompanying projects including mitts, cowls, and sweaters. Plus, use your imagination to modify, deconstruct, and combine the unique motifs to create your own designs.
Be inspired to break the rules and use charts in creative ways with AlterKnit Stitch Dictionary.
"Andrea’s book is a fabulous collection of 200 stitch patterns for stranded colorwork, with a decided sense of humor."
Kate Atherley, Knitty.com
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Six tall stacks of knitted swatches in colourful motifs with loose yarn ends dangling.
200 new stitch motifs
Alterknit is a stitch dictionary full of unique charts for you to use in your own designs or to adapt other patterns. The book includes an index of charts by stitch- and row-counts, making it a valuable, easy-to-use resource! See more sample motifs
A woman with a bright blond bob hairstyle stands in front of a dark grey wall wearing a pale grey knit pullover with pink skulls around the yoke.
5 original projects
Learn how to use colorwork with five beautiful and original knitting patterns, including a cardigan, a pullover, a hat, a cowl, and a pair of mittens. See the projects
Closeup on a colourful knitted swatch that’s pinned to a pale surface with many T pins. The colours at the top of the swatch have higher contrast than those at the bottom.
Techniques, tips, and tricks
Tutorials guide you through holding the yarn and catching floats. Find out how to improve your colorwork with a technique section.
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