From “alt” to “yrn,” knitting patterns have a unique language of abbreviations and knitting techniques. The Knitter’s Dictionary is your comprehensive resource to understanding the language of knitting in a quick-reference guide that no knitting bag should be without. For beginner and skilled knitters alike, there’s always something new to discover in your next hand knit project. The Knitter’s … Knitter’s Dictionary puts an expert knitting instructor in the palm of your hands to help you navigate any pattern.
Within this knitting bag necessity you’ll also find:
• Over 150 illustrations showing you everything from the difference between a toque and a beret to how-to information on increase and decrease stitches.
• Handy cross references quickly lead you to exactly the information you need whether you’ve come across a new abbreviation in a knitting pattern or you’ve forgotten the steps to a long-tail cast on.
• Extended information on more challenging topics like taking measurements, understanding gauge, and fiber care instructions make this more than a dictionary–it’s important information no knitter should be without.
• Packed with bonus tips and tricks, learn the do’s and don’ts of pattern knitting making patterns easier and more enjoyable to knit!
The Knitter’s Dictionary gives knitters the answers they need when and where they need them in a precise and helpful way. Give yourself or another knitter the gift of knowledge with this must-have resource.
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This is a 5.6 x 0.6 x 7.6 inches book thats a perfect size to fit in your knitting bag. The title gives way to what this book is…. a dictionary. From A to Z, it lists everything in regards to knitting. Its a quick way to look up a term you’re not familiar with. There are quite a few diagrams showing how to do certain things as well and as well as helpful tips.
In terms of learning how to read a pattern, I’m planning to look at Kate’s “Beginners Guide to Writing Knitting Patterns” book, which I’m sure theres a bigger breakdown of it. There are also reference books she recommends for different topics in case the reader/knitter might also be interested in like general knitting, yarn, knitting methods etc.
The Knitter’s Dictionary Knitting Know-How from A to Z by Kate Atherley
Book starts out with a table of contents: intro, getting started, a-z, references, acknowledgements and about the author and other works.
Intro talks about this book as a guide to help you understand the language and patterns phrases.
What I like about the getting started are the important parts of knitting: the patterns, size, gauge, tools, knitting fibers-love the yarn band where it shows all the info about the yarn that is highlighted by arrows.
Chart about the item you want to make and what important yarn features are best to use.
The dictionary itself is set up a chapter for each letter of the alphabet and all the phrases used in knitting=some have explanations of how to do the stitches.
Also various diagrams showing stitches on the needle and pointing out other information.
Charts throughout on general symbols used in charted patterns: chart and symbols on yarn bands about fibers and if they can be machine or hand washed-very helpful when deciding what type of fiber to use;
Different neck shapings provide you with instructions on how to do the inc/dec; Charts on needle size in US, UK and metric.
What a KEEPER! So much useful information.
Received this review copy from F+W Media via Interweave and this is my honest opinion.
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If you’re serious about knitting, The Knitter’s Dictionary will be as important to you as needles or yarn. Every aspect of knitting, from simple beginnings like slipknots, to complex stitches like the Icelandic yoke (lopapeysa), is covered, but more importantly, plenty of clear, concise illustrations accompany well-written directions. I’m a hands-on learner — I usually need an experienced teacher to show me what to do and how to do it, rather than demos from a book or video — but the Knitter’s Dictionary patiently walked me through several advanced stitches I hadn’t learned from teachers. This deceptively tiny blue book explains how to read a yarn label, demonstrates different types of cast-ons, provides detailed directions for interpreting stitch pattern instructions and symbols, recommends specific yarns for projects, lists care for particular fibers (hemp requires machine washing & drying to soften), illustrates a variety of knitting methods, and lists good reasons to swatch. In other words, thank your lucky stars Kate Atherley fled the tech industry, because she’s written the book that demystifies knitting and should be tucked in every yarn bag. You’ll have to wrest mine from my cold, dead, fuzz-covered fingers.
This is an excellent resource for knitters of all skill levels and is definitely one I want to add to my permanent collection. The author shares her knowledge in easy to understand directions and,I believe, is useful for knitters of all skill levels.
I have been knitting for years, but I never really progressed past basic knitting. I’m always on the lookout for helpful material, I find this author fits the bill nicely.