Welcome to stress-free knitting! Here you'll find classic, stylish patterns that are simple and fun to knit. Garter, stockinette, seed stitch, and other old-favourites come to life in timeless designs with clever detailing. Uncomplicated lines and minimal finishing will keep you coming back to these 16 projects time and again. Discover your creative side with these simple and stylish knitted designs with elegant detail.
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Simple Stitches: Knits with Textured Details by Eva Wiechmann offers knitters of all skill levels a collection of simple projects using basic knitting stitches, illustrating that you don't have to have a lot of knitting skill to produce nice garments. All of the projects are for tops, jackets or sweaters, adding textured stitches and techniques to basic Stockinette Stitch designs.
Newer knitters are often intimidated by the idea of incorporating multiple stitch patterns into their work. They might start with a basic Garter Stitch scarf or a Moss Stitch blanket, but they might not be as confident using, say, Seed Stitch and Stockinette in the same project, even if they're following a pattern. Simple Stitches aims to take the fear and intimidation factor out of working with multiple stitch patterns by incorporating texture into otherwise basic patterns. Projects include Garter Stitch, Moss Stitch, ribbing, cables and openwork, each combined with Stockinette Stitch, so most of the knitting is still pretty easy.
The projects are knit in few pieces so that minimal finishing is required; another bonus for knitters new to garment construction. Each pattern is for a top, coat or sweater, all for women, and all with pretty basic, square, often bulky shapes. Some of my favorites include the Drop-Stitch Vest, a linen/rayon vest worked mostly in Stockinette with dropped stitch detailing along the bottom; the Cashmere Swing Coat, which combines ribbing and a bit of smocking for interest; and the Buttoned Cardigan, a simple Stockinette cardi with Garter Stitch button bands and embellishments. --Sarah E. White, knitting.about.com
Newer knitters are often intimidated by the idea of incorporating multiple stitch patterns into their work. They might start with a basic Garter Stitch scarf or a Moss Stitch blanket, but they might not be as confident using, say, Seed Stitch and Stockinette in the same project, even if they're following a pattern. Simple Stitches aims to take the fear and intimidation factor out of working with multiple stitch patterns by incorporating texture into otherwise basic patterns. Projects include Garter Stitch, Moss Stitch, ribbing, cables and openwork, each combined with Stockinette Stitch, so most of the knitting is still pretty easy.
The projects are knit in few pieces so that minimal finishing is required; another bonus for knitters new to garment construction. Each pattern is for a top, coat or sweater, all for women, and all with pretty basic, square, often bulky shapes. Some of my favorites include the Drop-Stitch Vest, a linen/rayon vest worked mostly in Stockinette with dropped stitch detailing along the bottom; the Cashmere Swing Coat, which combines ribbing and a bit of smocking for interest; and the Buttoned Cardigan, a simple Stockinette cardi with Garter Stitch button bands and embellishments. --Sarah E. White, knitting.about.com
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Eva Wiechmann has been running her own successful knitting and needlework shop for more than 20 years.
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This review is from: Simple Stitches: Knits with Textured Details (Paperback)
I received this book in two days. Was thrilled with the time frame and even more thrilled with the book. I am an intermediate knitter. Everything is written in very easy to understand language. The patterns look intricate but I think I will be able to knit them without too many problems as they are very self explanatory and easy to read. Lots of explanations through the book. Am very happy I purchased it and would definitely recommend it to others who are thinking of purchasing it. These will be my next winter projects! : ) 5 stars!
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Lovely Patterns,
By pewter (WV.) - See all my reviews
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This book has lovely patterns made special by using easy knit and purl stitches. Most patterns are fun and easy to knit.
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A fine choice for those who have a few basics down and wish to proceed to the next level,
By Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews
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A range of classic patterns offer demonstrations of seed stitches, garter and other basics, blending them into designs that feature juxtaposed detailing options and easy blending. Projects are organized by type - 'Ribbing and Cable', 'Seed-Stitch' and more - and are quick and easy for knitters to duplicate, making this a fine choice for those who have a few basics down and wish to proceed to the next level.
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