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Giveaway- AlterKnit Stitch Dictionary: 200 Modern Knitting Motifs

August 14, 2017 by Stefanie Girard

Giveaway- AlterKnit Stitch Dictionary: 200 Modern Knitting Motifs

Leave a comment in today’s post by August 23, 2017 and you are in the running for this awesome colorwork knitting pattern book! Especially if you like alternative and funky images in your knitting.

Open to U. S. residents only please.

Break the rules–knit outside the lines!

AlterKnit Stitch Dictionary takes an unexpected look at stranded colorwork with 200 new motifs. These non-traditional colorwork charts are perfect for the creative knitter looking to break away from the ordinary. Derived from graphic design elements, these fresh motifs include everything from geometric mountains, waves, and spirals to modern bikes, skulls, and sheep.

Dive into stranded colorwork with confidence with a section on reading charts, working floats, and choosing colors. Learn how stranded colorwork can be used in design with five accompanying projects including mitts, cowls, and sweaters. Plus, use your imagination to modify, deconstruct, and combine the unique motifs to create your own designs.

Be inspired to break the rules and use charts in creative ways with AlterKnit Stitch Dictionary.

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Comments

  1. Bonney says

    August 14, 2017 at 3:01 pm

    Fabulous!! Love learning about all the fantastic stitches I’m not clever enough to think of myself!

  2. Debbie Ahardson says

    August 14, 2017 at 3:31 pm

    Ooooo…yes please. ????

  3. KatieS says

    August 14, 2017 at 4:22 pm

    These would be great for me to practice stranded colorwork. Looks like a great book!

  4. MelodyJ says

    August 15, 2017 at 2:38 am

    I am always looking for fresh ideas.

  5. Patty M. says

    August 15, 2017 at 6:41 am

    Wow, some of those ideas have never journeyed through my head! Inspiring:)

    from rainy VT,
    the Vermonster

  6. Naomi Klayman says

    August 15, 2017 at 7:54 am

    I’ve been eyeing this book for a while now – looks like a great combination of technique improvement with fresh and interesting pattern offerings. I would LOVE to win this – fingers crossed! And congrats to whoever is the lucky one in case (very likely, lol) it’s not me.

  7. Val Jensen says

    August 15, 2017 at 7:58 am

    What a wonderful collection of stitches I would never think of myself. Thank you for offering this book!

  8. Shirla Ghadaki says

    August 15, 2017 at 7:58 am

    Would love to try some of those motifs. What a great give-away.

  9. Cheryl says

    August 15, 2017 at 8:21 am

    OMG, yes! Would love to try these patterns. Thanks

  10. amy dykes says

    August 15, 2017 at 8:22 am

    So excited to find this site – I’m very interested and it’s something my niece and I can do together. She can design and I’ll knit. 🙂 Signing up for the newsletter now!

  11. spierssusan says

    August 15, 2017 at 8:27 am

    Looks like a wonderful book-knitting is my thing! Thank you, Susan

  12. Jami Ferrell says

    August 15, 2017 at 8:31 am

    Love it, looks like lots of fun.

  13. Mary Angelini says

    August 15, 2017 at 8:36 am

    Looks like a great book to get more ideas!!! More beautiful things to knit!!!

  14. Jaye says

    August 15, 2017 at 8:41 am

    What an amazing book. Sure would like to win.

  15. Suzanne VanSickle Eastman says

    August 15, 2017 at 9:37 am

    Pick me please!

  16. Mary Helene says

    August 15, 2017 at 9:43 am

    I would love this wonderful book for inspiration.

  17. Corinne says

    August 15, 2017 at 10:42 am

    Oh my gosh! This sounds really fun. Thank you!

  18. Persistent Vision says

    August 15, 2017 at 11:41 am

    This book looks great, I would love to add it to my library!

  19. Joan Sheldon says

    August 15, 2017 at 12:59 pm

    Wow, what an inspiring book. Makes it easy to really get creative and take your knitting from boring to wow. I love all the possible designs. I would definitely love it.

  20. yversch says

    August 15, 2017 at 1:08 pm

    Just seeing the cover brings a bunch of projects to my wish list….what a great idea for a book….I’d love it!

  21. Linda says

    August 15, 2017 at 1:11 pm

    Would love to experiment with these patterns.

  22. pattipanuccio says

    August 15, 2017 at 1:52 pm

    New Stitches YEAH

  23. Cindy S says

    August 15, 2017 at 2:35 pm

    I have not tried stranded colorwork. This book looks interesting!

  24. Sue Hunt says

    August 15, 2017 at 3:07 pm

    This looks terrific! I’d love to have it!

  25. Cynthia Rankin says

    August 15, 2017 at 3:45 pm

    I love reading and I love knitting????

  26. Cindy says

    August 15, 2017 at 4:47 pm

    Just when I thought there could be no new knit stitches, this book comes out. I can think of a lot of ways to use this stitch dictionary.

  27. Martha Donley says

    August 15, 2017 at 5:36 pm

    love stranded colorwork, and stitch dictionaries.
    This is a win win. Hope I win

  28. Carol Lee Parry says

    August 15, 2017 at 6:21 pm

    How Cool!!! Yes, please – and, thanks for the opportunity to participate.

  29. Margay Roberge says

    August 15, 2017 at 8:18 pm

    I’ve been seeing this book everywhere and I really want it!

  30. Jane S says

    August 15, 2017 at 9:27 pm

    Those stitches look so FUN! Thank you for the chance to win it. 🙂

  31. Kitten WAW says

    August 16, 2017 at 10:15 pm

    I’m one of those guys who sees a pattern and thinks “Tha’s nice … but …” and then I create my own design. I love a good stitch dictionary.for the inspiration, and one strictly on stranding is a fabulous idea. Thanks for the giveaway!

  32. Marseille says

    August 17, 2017 at 6:31 pm

    I’d love a copy!

  33. Christina Burke says

    August 18, 2017 at 12:42 pm

    After years of crocheting, I’m finally learning how to knit. Would love to incorporate these ideas!

  34. yarnaddicted says

    August 18, 2017 at 11:19 pm

    I would love to try colorwork knitting, thanks!

  35. Betty Clay says

    August 20, 2017 at 6:32 pm

    Thank you for the giveaway. I’d love this new inspiration for my colorwork knitting.

  36. Lynne Wolters says

    August 20, 2017 at 9:06 pm

    This would make such a great resource addition to my knitting library!

  37. Carmen N says

    August 21, 2017 at 8:20 pm

    Colorwork is so much fun! Thanks for the chance to win

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You know that one drawer? The one stuffed with old magazines you swore you’d read again someday? Yeah, I had one too. Mine was a jumbled pile of home décor issues, a few random cooking magazines, and—don’t judge—some celebrity gossip ones from 2011 (I was emotionally invested, okay?). But here’s the thing… instead of tossing them all into the recycling bin, I discovered a whole new world of DIY that completely changed the way I looked at those glossy pages.

Rolled magazine crafts are the ultimate combo of relaxing, colorful, and oh-so-satisfying. It’s the kind of project that starts with “I’ll just roll a few pages” and ends with you surrounded by a vase, a bowl, three coasters, and plans to make a full-blown wall installation. There’s something magical about taking something destined for the trash and turning it into something genuinely beautiful. It’s like giving your old mags a second life—and honestly, they deserve it.

The best part? These projects are super versatile. You can go small with beads or bobby pins, or go big with wall art, wreaths, or even furniture pieces. (Yes, furniture! There’s a magazine stool in this roundup that blew my mind.) And don’t even get me started on the gift potential—handmade goodies like these make thoughtful, one-of-a-kind presents without breaking the bank.

Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or just looking for a mindful weekend project, there’s something incredibly rewarding about rolling paper into art. You’ll be amazed at how meditative the process is, and how quickly you’ll start eyeing every glossy page as potential craft material.

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So if you’ve been looking for an excuse to clean out that drawer, this is it. Not only are you decluttering, but you’re also creating stunning pieces that spark conversation and bring a pop of personality to any room. It’s a total win-win.

Personally, I’ve turned some of my oldest, most faded magazine pages into colorful bowls and ornaments—and every time I walk past them, I smile knowing they were rescued from the recycling bin. Crafting with rolled magazines isn’t just fun; it’s a little reminder that beauty can be found in the most unexpected places (even between old perfume ads and articles on how to organize your pantry).

So go ahead—grab those scissors, pour a cup of tea (or a cheeky glass of wine), and start rolling. And hey, if you make something amazing, I’d love to see it! Tag me on social or drop a comment below so we can all ooh and ahh together. Happy crafting, and remember: no magazine left behind.

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