The Little eBook of Knitting Stitches
1st August, 2009 | 
Downloads, Inspiration | 
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tags: free, gift, knit stitches, knitting free, knitting stitches, list, stitch patterns, stitches knitting, Technique.
Don’t you love looking through books of stitch patterns for knitting inspiration? I often keep a few next to my bedside and flick through them before I fall asleep. Stitch patterns are a brilliant opportunity to practice, learn new techniques, and begin to solve the mystery of how stitches create different fabrics. They’re often a good starting point for designs too, especially if you don’t yet have the time or expertise to discover your own.
I’ve selected six stitch patterns to highlight knitted texture, lace, and ribbing, and because I wanted to make this booklet extra useful, each of the stitches is photographed on the right side and the wrong side (I haven’t seen this done before, but I wish more publications would adopt the practice), and I offer additional tips and advice to help you on your way.
Whether you’re a beginner or a bored expert, I think you’ll enjoy The Little eBook of Knitting Stitches. I’m offering it as a free gift to subscribers of the Laylock mailing list. The subject of the mailings will be ‘better living through knitting‘, emails will only be sent once or twice a month, and of course I will never spam you or share your information. Nevertheless, if you’d really rather not subscribe, write me an email & I’ll send you the PDF file anyway. Just because. :)
Sign up below (or here), and leave your comments below that to let me know what you think of your small gift. Happy knitting!
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Beautifully done!
I love your idea of photographing both the right AND wrong sides — sheer genius, that is. Some of the stitches look as good on the WS as on the RS!
Your layout is lovely, too.
Thank you! What a wonderful little ebook! You are so clever and so generous which makes you rich beyond measure.
Thanks again for brightening my day – as always!
Mary
Love the ebook–it’s going to be so versatile and helpful. Thanks!
What a faboluos idea! Looking forward to seeing it myself, but I just know, it will be wonderful ;)
I think it’s marvelous idea! Thanks :)
Thank you!!! it’s a so pretty… like all the thigs you do:))
really lovely
Your blog is delightful! Thanks for offering The Little eBook of Knitting Stitches.
Thank you for being so generous….
Wow, such a great idea. You are ingeneous and thoughtful of your readers!
I have been knitting helmet liners for our soldiers in Afganistan and 10 inch squares to make lap robes for our service personnel in VA hospitals. I’m always looking for new and different stitches (that aren’t too complex yet will hold my interest until the square is finished). Knitting gives me a sense of accomplishment and perhaps helps those guys and gals know that someone from home is thinking of them.
I left a comment (see above) but have not received the “Little eBook of stitches”. book. I’ve copied dozens of patterns from the ‘net but can always use more. Thanks
I love that idea, would love to know how
Judy & Margo – You should receive the link to download when you subscribe. If there’s a problem, email me to let me know. :)
Hello! Just happened upon your website/blog & love it. I am new to knitting & would love this PDF. :)
Thank you! The ebook is beautifully done and will certainly come in very handy!
the idea is lovely — we always need to be reminded about stitches, and the photos … well, just glorious to look at! thanks!
Just discovered your blog today … what a gem of a find! I am a fairly new knitter and would love to learn some elegant stitches. Thank you for your inspiration and generosity!
Fabulous!I have signed up.:)
Love the site, I’m excited about the ebook.
Just as an aside. I’m American, but my Mom is British. She was born in Shifnal, also in Shropshire and I think that Shrewsbury is one of my favorite places on Earth.
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Sorry, but I can’t see which link you are referring to in the e-mail you just sent me. Have tried those I can see, but still can’t get my registration finished. Judy
Thanks! The e-Book is lovely!