The Knitting Stitches Bible - Marabout Collectif

The Knitting Stitches Bible by Marabout Collectif is a practical guide to building knitting skills through swatches and a larger make. This paperback edition brings together a technique primer, 100 stitch squares and a patchwork blanket project in a portable square format.

Key details

• Author: Marabout Collectif
• Subtitle: 100 swatches to mix, match and make
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 288
• Publisher: Search Press
• Publication date: 30 September 2025

Synopsis

Designed as a complete starting point, this fully illustrated book begins with a clear user guide to core methods, including casting on, reading charts, managing tension and understanding common abbreviations. Ten foundational stitches are taught as squares, with guidance on practical fixes such as rescuing a dropped stitch.

A further collection of 90 swatch patterns expands the repertoire, ranging from cables and colourwork to adding embroidered details. The skills are then brought together in a patchwork blanket worked square-by-square, alongside finishing advice on joining, creating a neat selvedge and caring for completed knitwear; indexes for stitches, techniques and square patterns make it easy to navigate. Suitable for beginners seeking step-by-step instruction and for more experienced knitters looking for fresh stitch ideas and a structured project.

Further details

• ISBN: 9781800923911
• Dimensions: 195 x 195 x 23 mm
• Illustrations: Colour illustrations
• Translated from the French edition by the Marabout collectif of craft authors

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