For those searching for stitch inspiration, this handbook brims with more than 200 new and old stitches to delight crocheters of all skill levels. Packed with tips and tricks, the guide outlines basic crochet techniques in addition to the latest trends in contemporary yarns—all of which are accompanied by easy-to-follow instructions. Projects include using the single cluster crochet stitch as a great foundation pattern for a textured scarf or implementing a trinity stitch to add warmth to an afghan design. The guide also reveals how to glam up a shawl with a striking hexagon stitch or a wavy shell stitch.
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"Erika Knight and Interweave Press have succeeded in making an old classic even better." —Monsters and Critics.com
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Erika Knight is a design consultant with a special interest in knitwear. She is the author of Simple Knits for Cherished Babies, Simple Knits for Easy Living, and Simple Knits for Little Cherubs.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
This guide walks the reader through the gamut of crochet competence, from kindergarten to post-doc, as it were. I am a fairly experienced crocheter but had never learned how to read a diagram until using this book. Each stitch pattern is presented in a clear, close-to-real-size photo, written directions, and a stitch diagram. This three-pronged approach is very helpful in clearing up any confusion the reader might experience in learning the stitch.
Some of the 250 stitches are somewhat redundant, with only negligible differences. The diagram key and abbreviations section appear at the end of the book, and would better have been included in the instructions section that precedes the gallery fo stitches.
Some of the 250 stitches are somewhat redundant, with only negligible differences. The diagram key and abbreviations section appear at the end of the book, and would better have been included in the instructions section that precedes the gallery fo stitches.
17 of 21 people found the following review helpful
By Cat Lover
Format:Paperback
As an intermediate crocheter who is learning the craft through books, I would recommend this book. Though some of the patterns have been included in other texts, I find the presentation of the patterns in groups of similar types of stitch combinations, i.e., lace patterns etc. most helpful. My personal road to learning both crochet and knitting is to practice patterns that include similar concepts, thus reinforcing my understanding and assimilation of the particular area on which I have been concentrating. Also, I have incorporated patterns from this book into beautiful scarf patterns. The pictures are in color and the patterns are clearly represented.
11 of 13 people found the following review helpful
By Hazel Addams
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
There is some great information in this book. It seems to have a flow from very simple to various trends (like shell shaped stitches, or puffs). Most of the instructions include both chart and written instructions, but a few don't have the chart which I admit I'd like to see on all of them even if they're a little dull.
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book allowed me to create my own patterns using the stitches included in the book. The first 28 pages clearly explain how to use the book, how to read the graphs and written instructions, and how to do the stitches. I would highly recommend this book to someone who has been crocheting for awhile and is ready to move from basic afghans. I can't wait to use her concept of "creating fabric" for other uses.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By K. Cherry
Format:Paperback
This is a great reference for a variety of crochet stitches. Single crochet, cables, solomon's knot, lacy fabric, and more are included in this book. It includes written instructions and a diagram along with pictures of each stitch. It would have been nice if yarn weight was discussed for each stitch pattern, but I suppose that this kind of reference book is meant to be flexible. By choosing your own yarn weight and hook size you can change the look of the stitch pattern. I use the stitches in this book to design my own patterns as well as to tweak other patterns to my liking.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By P. Ullrich
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
Don't expect 250 vastly different stitches but there is a lot to be said for dozens of different stitches presented with variations. This book is for those with immagination...no telling you what kind of yarn to use or what size hook to engage, but each page and each example is crisp and concise! Be brave! Experiment! Buy it! Use it! Crochet!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Anjoyla
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Basic Stitches By Erica Knight is a great book for beginner crocheters. The book demonstrates the basic stitches and has projects and exercises so that you learn the steps to crochet. Also this book is written by Erica Knight and is part of the Interweave family. This book will help you build the skills in crochet that you can advance on to other Interweave projects. It is written well. Any beginner crocheter needs this book in their arsenol.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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For a crocheter, The Harmony Guides is valuable as an instructional manual. I am also glad that I purchased it, as a work of art, itself! I had the book out on my table, and guests (who do not knit or crochet) were paging through it and remarking on the beauty of it -- just to look at.
This book is an essential guide that will inspire you to make lots of new projects, incorporating new and challenging stitches that you might not have attempted before. What a super book!
This book is an essential guide that will inspire you to make lots of new projects, incorporating new and challenging stitches that you might not have attempted before. What a super book!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Basic and beyond
I got this because of the fact that it's more than just basic stitches. There are samples that will make any design unique.
Published 20 hours ago by L. Davis
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good guide to basic stitches...just like the title says
Basic guide to many stitches. Excellent pictures of the finished fabric that are useful when deciding what stitches to use in a project. Read more
Published 15 days ago by Gail Marik
4.0 out of 5 stars
Lots of ideas
This instruction book for crochet stitches has many designs I hadn't seen before (but I would rate myself as a intermediate crocheter). Read more
Published 29 days ago by Grammie
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love this book.
Erika Knight has produced another great book that I will use over and over. Great detailed description. Love it and will refer to it often.
Published 2 months ago by Jane F. Stewart
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love it
I love this book. I'm a beginner & it is very easy for me to understand the picture directions. I'm still learning how to read patterns but this book is easy to understand. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Joseph Graf
4.0 out of 5 stars
The book I reach for first
I really like the physical format of this book - it is substantial but not unwieldy, the chart illustrations are clear, the photos are sharp, and directions are generally one-page,... Read more
Published 9 months ago by sparkalicious
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love the pattern combos, comments, etc
I love this book! I saw it in the store and knew I had to go home and look for it online. It has a wide variety of kinds of stitches, and the foreward with comments on techniques... Read more
Published 18 months ago by mcan875
4.0 out of 5 stars
Practical Resource
This is one of those books that does look good on a coffee table...unfortunately that is just vanity when it comes to practicality and I did let it influence me too much when... Read more
Published on February 1, 2011 by Ms. Josephine R. Little
5.0 out of 5 stars
Beautiful book
This makes me want to crotchet. The pictures are clear and I tried different stitches. It is such a lovely book I keep it on the coffee table.
Published on June 29, 2010 by Dorrie G. Kowalski
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