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A stitch in time : heirloom knitting skills / Rita Taylor.

by Taylor, Rita.

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Barron's, 2013.

Knitting -- Patterns.

Knitting -- History.

Knitting -- Anecdotes.

9781438001951 (pbk.)

1438001959 (pbk.)

Alternate title:

Heirloom knitting skills

144 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 28 cm.

"A Quantum book"--T.p. verso.

"Discover a treasure trove of traditional knitting stitches; clear instructions on how to work more than 150 stitch patterns; knitting patterns for twelve projects using beautiful heritage stitches; essential information on all the skills required to knit traditional patterns"--P. [4] of cover.

Includes index.

Textured stitches -- Twisted stitches -- Raised stitches -- Cable stitches -- Lace stitches -- Colorwork -- Knitting techniques -- Abbreviations and chart key.

"Heirloom stitch patterns that today's dedicated knitters are rediscovering and including in their repertories. Many of these classic stitches date back more than a century, but because of their beauty and usefulness, they remain favorites among knitting enthusiasts. This book presents an extended gallery of heirloom patterns, showing swatches in color illustrations accompanied by directions for knitting them. You'll find textured stitch patterns, twist stitch patterns, raised stitch patterns, cable stitch patterns, lace stitch patterns, and colorwork patterns. Within each heirloom stitch pattern category, Rita Taylor gives you complete directions for completing several rewarding projects"--Provided by publisher.

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