Vogue® Knitting Stitchionary™ Volume One: Knit & Purl: The Ultimate Stitch Dictionary from the Editors of Vogue® Knitting Magazine (Vogue Knitting Stitchionary Series)

If you're like me and you like to design or texture your knit projects on the fly, this is an excellent resource. The number of patterns is simply mind-boggling, and each one includes a designation of how many stitches your rows should have in order to use it (e.g., "Multiples of 8, plus 2"), which turns out to be a key feature. The only downside to this book is that it lacks an index, so be ready with lots of Post-Its to mark your favorites.Note: The photo is a hat I made using the bamboo stitch outlined in the book.

This book provides so many stitches and all in the color green which allows you to more easily determine the difference of the looks of each stitch as compared to others. Bought this used, of course, and seller was extremely prompt and condition of book (it was said to be a library book in very good condition) was exactly as stated! Extremely useful reference for my knitting library.

I thought I was purchasing a used book for a very good price and when it arrived the book was brand new, still in the sealed wrapper. I was beyond delighted!

This book should be in every knitter's library! So many different patterns to select to use in whatever is going to be your next project. My friend and I knit newborn hats for babies at our local hospital. They are getting rave reviews with the patterns we have adapted from this book to use in our hats! A real wealth of information.

I find stitch dictionaries that provide both charts and written instructions more helpful in understanding and integrating interesting design elements or textures in my basic knitting projects. If I have to do without, I'll turn to Barbara Walker's volumes not this Vogue series. Based on volume one, this isn't worth the shelf space for me.

1. I have not found any mistakes in the pattens I've tried so far;2. The green yarn used may not be something I'd choose for myself, but it shows the pattern nicely;3. Every pattern is easy to understand so it can be used for sweaters, blankets, etc. with minimal fussing;4. It's a single book with so much to choose from that you'll have more ideas than you know what to do with.

I really like these volumes that Vogue is putting out for knitting. It is progressive in skill building. It is a wonderful way to learn techniques and stitches. The book is big enough and will stay open to allow you to refer to is without reopening each time.

This is a great book and essential to any serious knitter wanting to expand there skills and valuable related literature. Great price, with endless possibilities. This book doesn't have patterns but it covers hundreds of different stitches. that you can master. So good, and totally worth it. Thank you Vogue Knitting!

Really good starter if you want to be inspired to write your own patterns!

Si vous aimez les points de tricot un peu complexes mais si magnifiques +++ , vous allez vous régaler.Chaque modèle de point possède sa fiche détaillée avec rang par rang et point par point ce qui est à faire pour réaliser la fiche de ce point.Tout est écrit en Anglais mais une fois que l'on sait à quoi correspond un des termes écrits, cela n'est pas difficile à comprendre.(cf *)(*) Tous les termes de point et/ou technique de tricot utilisés sont détaillés dans les 4 dernières pages de ce livre qui a une reliure cartonnée avec couverture par dessus.Ce qui figure sur la reliure cartonné est identique à ce qui est sur la couverture et parfaitement identique à la photo du livre sur le site.(pas de diagrammes)

I haven't gone throug all the book, just fliped some pages, but from what I saw, the book is very good. First, it's not to expensive as it is a hard copy. Second the book is very well structured as it beggins with the simple knits and progresses to the more difficult ones and Third the instructions are very clear and all the designs have a sample, so you can see the final work.The only bad thing I can remember, is that sometimes they show some ideas, like a sweater or vest, but they don't tell you how it is made.I strongly recomend the book for beginners and advanced knitters.

Mint condition, thank you very much

I just received this book and am very pleased with the variety, pictures and even some patterns. It is amazing what you can do with variety on the knit and purl.