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100 Essential Knitting Stitches

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100 Essential Knitting Stitches is a handy directory of 100 need-to-know knitting stitches to refresh or expand on reader’s needlework skills. Organized into five main sections, the 100 stitches le...
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  • 30 May 2023
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100 Essential Knitting Stitches is a handy directory of 100 need-to-know knitting stitches to refresh or expand on reader’s needlework skills. Organized into five main sections, the 100 stitches lend themselves to a variety of different uses; 


  • Simple stitches provide the foundation of knitted fabrics.
  • Colorwork designs brighten up your project.
  • Textured stitches and lacy patterns add interest to your work.
  • Delicate edges and trims finish things off nicely. 
  • The opening section covers essential knowledge on tools and materials and getting started.

Each stitch is rated for difficulty and is laid out with a decorative stitched sample and clear instructions.  

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Price: $24.99
Pages: 128
Publisher: Guild of Master Craftsman
Imprint: GMC Publications
Series: 100 Essential Stitches
Publication Date: 30 May 2023
Trim Size: 10.81 X 8.44 in
ISBN: 9781784946661
Format: Paperback
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“I absolutely love this book! I needed a book that would allow me to refresh my skills as a knitter. This book is a colorful directory of 100 knitting stitches. There are five sections that include simple stitches, textured stitches, colourwork stitches, lacy stitches, and finishing touches. This book has it all and is fabulous. This book is a way to practice and use up yarn that you have on hand. I will definitely be spending hours using this book and brushing up on my skills.”

Introduction

Tools and Materials

Basic Techniques


Simple stitches

Garter stitch

Stocking stitch

Single rib

Double rib

Broken rib

Banded rib

Seed stitch

Moss stitch

Double moss stitch

Diamond stitch

Diamond moss stitch

Ladder stitch

Lattice stitch

Horizontal dash stitch

Vertical dash stitch

Caterpillar stitch

Basketweave stitch

Ripple stitch

Horizontal zigzag

Vertical zigzag

Blanket rib


Textured stitches

Feather rib

Spiral rib

Corded rib

Bramble stitch

Bobble stitch

Honeycomb stitch

Woven cable stitch

Allover cables

Triple-rib cable

Four-stitch cable

Six-stitch cable

Eight-stitch cable

Six-stitch plait

Double cable

Round cable

Chain cable

Wave cable

Honeycomb cable

Stag’s horn cable

Smocking stitch


Colourwork stitches

Single-row stripes

Broken stripes

Vertical stripes

Vertical chevron

Rice stitch

Necklace stitch

Star stitch

Hurdle stitch

Check stitch

Three-colour check

Tweed stitch

Brick stitch

Houndstooth check

Weaver stitch

Tapestry stitch

Lattice stitch

Step stitch

Fuchsia stitch

Reversible stocking stitch


Lacy stitches

Openwork

Eyelet rows

Alternating eyelets

Diamond eyelets

Eyelet flowers

Fagotting

Knotted openwork

Ridged lace

Butterfly lace

Diamond lace

Ladder lace

Falling leaves

Arrowhead lace

Fishtail lace

Chequerboard lace

Diamond rib lace

Chevron lace

Chevron rib lace

Diagonal lace

Leaf panel lace


Finishing touches

Picot cast-off

Garter stitch scal-lops

Point edging

Petal point edging

Bell edging

Butterfly edging

Leaf edging

Fan edging

Diamond edging

Feather and fan

Chevron stitch

Horseshoe lace

Fringed edging

Bobble edging

Circle

Square

Hexagon

Octagon

I-cord

Bobble (Button)

Index