First off, I have to tell you that I own quite a few stitch dictionaries. And none of them are like this book. Wendy has done all the dirty work for you (and me) and this is honestly one of the most useful knitting books I've ever laid eyes on.
Wendy has taken 150 stitch patterns and converted them so they could be knitted flat (of course) but also in the
round, bottom up and top down. Any direction! The stitch patterns in the book are both written out and charted. (Go ahead and let that sink in for a minute!)
I chose a herringbone lace rib pattern from the 'Ribs' chapter and wrote up a pattern recipe for a summery cowl using Blue Sky Alpacas Worsted Cotton. Was it hard to do? Not at all! Wendy gives you the number of stitches in each pattern repeat along with how many rounds it will take and boom, you've got everything you need. You don't have to convert it to make it work in the round. It's ready to go!
Here's the pattern recipe if you'd like to make this cowl, too.
Herringbone Lace Rib Cowl
Materials:
- US 11 (8mm) 16" circular needles
- Tapestry needle
Directions:
Using US 11 (8mm) circular needles and long tail cast-on, CO 70 sts.
Join in the round and PM.
Rnd 1: P around.
Rnd 2: K around.
Rnd 3: P around.
Rnd 4: K around.
Rnd 5: *K1, p1, k1, yo, p2tog, k1, p1; repeat from * to end.
Rnd 6: *K1, p2, k2tog, yo, p2; repeat from * to end.
Repeat Rnds 5 and 6 until piece measures 9" from the CO edge.
Rnd 7: K around.
Rnd 8: P around.
Rnd 9: K around.
Rnd 10: P around.
BO loosely, break yarn and weave in ends.
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Up, Down, All-Around Stitch Dictionary
By Wendy Bernard
Published By Abrams | STC Craft
Photos by Thayer Allyson Gowdy
