Glorious Garter stitch eBook - A collection of knitting patterns for the home.
By Anna Alway
What you'll need
| One size only: | 65 x 65 cm |
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Stylecraft Life DK
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2 |
Stylecraft Special Chunky
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2 |
Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino
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2 |
YSS010
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2 |
Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK 10 Ball Colour Pack
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0 |
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Product Description
This ebook was inspired by the most basic of knitting stitches, the humble Garter stitch. Although very simple, it has a strange style of beauty in its range of qualities and versatility. The designs in this book are either worked completely with Garter stitch, playing to its strength with the use of colour and shaping or using its base qualities to enhance a more complicated stitch. The patterns include a range of skill levels and project size with a number being able to be completed in no time at all while others will keep you happily occupied for much longer. I hope that you enjoy knitting the patterns and that the pieces bring a lasting joy. The eBook includes 6 Knitting patterns - Patchwork cushion, Draught Excluder, Ugly Blanket, Hot pad, Pan Protectors, Hand Towel.
Glorious Garter Stitch eBook: Knitting Patterns for the Home
What Is Being Made
This downloadable PDF eBook by designer Anna Ravenscroft contains a collection of knitting patterns specifically designed for home décor projects. The collection focuses on cushions as the primary project type, offering multiple pattern options for creating decorative textile pieces for the home.
About Garter Stitch
The collection centers on garter stitch, one of the most fundamental and versatile knitting stitches. Garter stitch is created by knitting every row, whether working flat or in the round. This classic stitch produces a textured, bumpy fabric with excellent drape and stability, making it ideal for home furnishings. Garter stitch is known for its visual appeal, with horizontal ridges that create visual interest while remaining beginner-friendly to execute. The stitch lies flat without curling at the edges, a significant advantage for projects like cushions that benefit from neat, finished edges.
Techniques and Construction
These patterns are designed at an intermediate difficulty level, indicating they move beyond basic stitch knowledge while remaining accessible to knitters with foundational experience. The designs incorporate garter stitch as the primary construction method, allowing knitters to explore how this single stitch can create varied textures and visual effects through different applications and yarn choices.
Yarn Weight Options
The patterns accommodate multiple yarn weights to suit different preferences and project scales:
- Chunky weight yarn for faster completion and bold texture
- Worsted weight yarn for balanced drape and standard gauge
- DK weight yarn for finer detail and more delicate results
This flexibility allows knitters to customize projects based on available materials, desired finished size, and personal aesthetic preferences.
Materials Required
To work these patterns, knitters will need appropriate knitting needles sized to match their chosen yarn weight, along with the selected yarn. The specific needle sizes and yardage requirements are detailed within each individual pattern in the eBook.
Designer and Publication
This collection was created by Anna Ravenscroft, published through Kiku Knits, and first released in Sweden in 2019. The eBook is presented as a downloadable PDF format, allowing immediate access to all patterns for digital viewing and printing.
Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Bulky, DK | Light Worsted, Worsted |
| Featured Products: | Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino Stylecraft Life DK Stylecraft Special Chunky |
| Pages: | 28 |
| Designer: | Anna Alway |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Notes: | Yarn amounts differ from stated as they are in multiple patterns. |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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