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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

Have you read?

Recycled Paper Cylinder Face Art – A Colorful Win for All Ages

I recently stumbled across this super creative project on Instructables – “Face With Recycled Paper Cylinders” – and I had to share it with you all because it’s just the kind of craft that checks all my favorite boxes: recycled materials, hands-on creativity, and fun for literally any age.

The idea is simple but genius—roll strips of recycled paper (think junk mail, old magazines, leftover printer paper) into cylinders, then arrange and glue them to form a unique abstract face. You can make it funky, realistic, Picasso-inspired—whatever your mood or style dictates!

What I really love is the blend of eco-conscious crafting with true artistic expression. This isn’t just another kids’ project—it’s something you could easily do with a group of little ones, a classroom full of teens, or even as an adult art therapy or weekend wind-down activity. It’s super relaxing and surprisingly satisfying seeing all those paper rolls come together to form something new and expressive.

The tutorial itself is easy to follow, with plenty of visuals to guide you along the way. You don’t need any fancy materials—just glue, paper, scissors, and a board or piece of cardboard to serve as your canvas.

I also appreciate how this project leaves so much room for personalization. Want to make it into a full face? Go for it. Prefer to focus on a single eye or mouth? Totally works. You can even play with color schemes by choosing papers with a certain palette, or painting over them once they’re rolled.

In short: this is a total keeper for anyone who loves crafting with purpose. It’s the kind of project that sparks creativity while gently reinforcing the idea that beautiful things can come from what we usually throw away.

Highly recommend giving it a go—solo or with a group. And if you try it, tag me or drop a pic—I’d love to see your recycled masterpiece!

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