Tag: stitch dictionary
Crochet Stitch Dictionaries: A Shelf of Swatches and Inspiration
In this post, I’ve curated a collection of crochet stitch dictionaries I’ve explored over the years, books that have shaped my swatching, designing, and daydreaming. From bookshelf to workbasket, these references continue to inspire my crochet. Whether you’re seeking new textures, learning a technique, or simply curious about what’s available, you’ll find reviews and reflections…
Book Reviews: Essential Crochet (two volumes)
When I was at the library the other day, two new crochet stitch dictionaries by Melissa Leapman caught my eye. Two small books with big titles, Essential Crochet: Starter stitches : portable stitch companion : solids, shells & fans, openwork & lace, and simple edgings and Essential Crochet: Next-level stitches : portable stitch companion :…
tunisian crochet resources
Over the past few years, I’ve fallen in love with Tunisian crochet. It was a long time coming. Honestly I’m surprised this didn’t happen sooner. When I was a child, I wanted to learn to knit and couldn’t figure it out. My mother couldn’t and said it was “too hard” so she hated it. We…
Book Review: The Step-by-Step Guide to 200 Crochet Stitches
We know that I have a thing for stitch dictionaries. I’m especially fascinated by crochet pattern libraries because I didn’t know they existed for the first decade or so I crocheted. The Step-by-Step Guide to 200 Crochet Stitches is the book I wish I had when I first started to figure out how to do…
Book Review: Reversible Two-Color Knitting
I’ve long been fascinated by fabrics (and garments) that are reversible. My interest is in large part practical—I’m adept at hiding coffee stains with accessories—but it’s also because I prefer multi-functional items. When we knit, we often encounter instructions that indicate the ‘right’ or ‘wrong’ side. This word choice can have unintended consequences, not only…
Book Review: Twisted Stitch Sourcebook
There’s something about twisted knit stitches that I adore. Perhaps it’s because I began my knitting life by unintentionally twisting them. It took my first project in the round (a pair of socks) for me to understand why what I created was different from a store-bought sweater. I love that this stitch can be used…