KnitOvation Stitch Dictionary!

A brand new stitch dictionary companion to the wildly popular, AlterKnit Stitch Dictionary.

KnitOvation includes brand new colorwork motifs to expand knitters' creative possibilities and draw them further into the world of stranded knitting with clever, quirky, and beautiful motifs including botanicals, animals, and geometric patterns. The motifs are accompanied by a selection of accessory and garment designs to illustrate how the motifs can be used, and technical information on new topics including using charts and adding flourishes with duplicate stitch.

More knitters than ever are enjoying colorwork, so now is a fantastic time to give you another tool for your knitting toolbox.

If you’re not in the US, UK, Canada, or Australia, you have a couple of options:

• Ask your favourite local book or yarn shop about it. The publisher is Penguin Random House and if the shop buys English-language books at all, chances are high they already order from PRH and can get my book for you. If not, they can set up an account easily. Go to my Wholesale page for more information.

• You can probably still order from Amazon from the US, UK, or Canada. I suggest checking all three to see which one has the best deal for you.

P.S. My publisher, Interweave/Penguin Random House, gives an option to buy from your local book shop, so here’s my big encouragement to take that option! Let’s support small bookstores! (For my Victoria locals and other Canadians, Beehive Wool has it on their shelves, so that’s a great option!)

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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Rugged knits

    
Knitters love stitching pieces that become mainstays: garments and accessories to wear year after year.

They are steadfast companions in your daily adventures: walking the dog, working outdoors, or simply tucking in for a cozy night at home. Rugged Knits is a collection of 24 functional, lovely, and interesting knitting patterns for men and women. Side-by-side with hearty wool sweaters and sock patterns are more unexpectedly delicate-looking pieces, such as a warm, resilient shawl with lace trim and a cozy cowl with gentle drape. Those who love cables will rejoice in the gorgeously-shaped turtleneck and bright, eye-catching mitts. Fans of colorwork will enjoy both stranded knitting and color blocked pieces, while those who want to keep it simple will delight in textured, knit-and-purl designs.