This comprehensive guide, "New Idea Encyclopaedia of Knitting and Crochet Stitches" by Fran Westfall, is a stitch encyclopedia intended to empower knitters and crocheters to explore their creativity. It offers a variety of knitting and crochet stitches that can be adapted to basic patterns to create unique garments. It gives advice on yarn selection, stressing the importance of using yarn weights that suit the desired effect. The book encourages experimentation and provides guidance on achieving the correct tension and gauge for successful projects. It contains stitch patterns, with clear instructions and multiple variations and photographs that show how these can change an existing pattern.
