450 Knitting Stitches: Volume 2 (The Harmony Guides) [Paperback]

The Harmony Guides (Author)

Book Description

Series: The Harmony Guides | Publication Date: July 1, 1998

The Harmony Guides are a series of highly practical, illustrated guides to hand knitting and crochet, explaining basic techniques from start to finish. This volume is a comprehensive pattern library of 450 knitting stitches, from simple to ornate, including knit and purl patterns, basic cables, and rib and edging patterns.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

Originally published as "The Harmony Guide to Knitting Stiches" (Volumes 1-4) and the "Harmony Guide to Aran Knitting" (Volume 5), this series is notable for its clear color illustrations and photos of each stitch pattern included. In addition, Volumes 4 and 5 offer both written instructions and charts for stitch patterns.
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Anova Books (July 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1855856298
• ISBN-13: 978-1855856295
• Product Dimensions: 11.4 x 8.1 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #944,257 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars A good back up stitch guide, December 31, 2000

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Carol Peterson Hennekens (Colorado Springs, CO United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: 450 Knitting Stitches: Volume 2 (The Harmony Guides) (Paperback)

As a knitter advances past the "blind following" of patterns, a good stitch directory is an invaluable item for designing patterns -- even if it's just the pattern for a scarf. This is one of several stitch directories in my library. It isn't my favorite but I still use it regularly.

What I like about this book is the photography of the samples. Other books may (and often do) explain the actual working of the pattern better (Barbara Walker's Treasuries come to mind) but you have to be attracted to a pattern/stitch to even want to try it. This is a very good resource when looking for a stitch that strikes your fancy.

Of the various volume in this series, this is certainly the most useful for everyday knitting. The other books have some neat fancy stuff but when it comes to relatively basic stitches, this is a handy book to have on the shelf.

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars good resource, April 9, 2004

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Brenda Jo Mengeling (Davis, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: 450 Knitting Stitches: Volume 2 (The Harmony Guides) (Paperback)

450 knitting stitches provides a very good resource of different knitting stitches. Color photos of samples of each pattern clearly show what the stitch should look like. The book is divided into sections: knit and purl patterns, ribbings, cables, all-over laces and lace panels. I have found it very useful for decorative stitches for hats, scarves and washcloths (I'm not yet up to designing my own sweater, but there are several stitches here that would look great in a sweater). The number of stitches in the pattern repeat is right at the top of each pattern, which makes looking for specific repeat number very easy. There are no charts, only written directions, but they are very clear.

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars I can understand these patterns!, May 4, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: 450 Knitting Stitches: Volume 2 (The Harmony Guides) (Paperback)

As an "advanced beginner," I was having trouble finding a reference book that could make clear to me the how to's of different stitches. I love this book with its clear illustrations and huge variety of knit and purl patterns. I can't wait to get started on each of the 450!