201 Knitting Motifs, Blocks, Projects and Ideas By Nicki Trench

201 Knitting Motifs, Blocks, Projects and Ideas by Nicki Trench. Paperback edition published by Cico in 2013 (reprint). \n\nIn this directory, Nicki Trench presents 201 knitting blocks, featuring traditional patterns, original motifs, the alphabet and numbers and new twists on classic stitches. \nThis comprehensive resource starts with a chapter featuring 28 basic stitches, including garter and stocking stitch. This is followed by chapters on embroidery, textured motifs, stripes and colour, Fair Isle, ripples, beading, cable and ribbing, as well as a chapter showing the beautifully intricate Intarsia stitches. Sections on letters and numerals are invaluable for personalizing your knitting. \nThe project section contains 51 delightful patterns, including blankets and throws, scarves and shawls, bags, hats and gloves, and the cutest knitted toys. If you need to refresh your knitting skills, the basic techniques chapter will show you how to cast on and off, how to ac.