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A bright and colourful book cover with patterned, knitted swatches. The title is "KnitOvation Stitch Dictionary" by Andrea Rangel.

A bright and colourful book cover with patterned, knitted swatches. The title is "KnitOvation Stitch Dictionary" by Andrea Rangel.

KnitOvation Stitch Dictionary!

A brand new stitch dictionary companion to the wildly popular, AlterKnit Stitch Dictionary.

KnitOvation includes brand new colorwork motifs to expand knitters' creative possibilities and draw them further into the world of stranded knitting with clever, quirky, and beautiful motifs including botanicals, animals, and geometric patterns. The motifs are accompanied by a selection of accessory and garment designs to illustrate how the motifs can be used, and technical information on new topics including using charts and adding flourishes with duplicate stitch.

More knitters than ever are enjoying colorwork, so now is a fantastic time to give you another tool for your knitting toolbox.

If you’re not in the US, UK, Canada, or Australia, you have a couple of options:

  • Ask your favourite local book or yarn shop about it. The publisher is Penguin Random House and if the shop buys English-language books at all, chances are high they already order from PRH and can get my book for you. If not, they can set up an account easily. Go to my Wholesale page for more information.

  • You can probably still order from Amazon from the US, UK, or Canada. I suggest checking all three to see which one has the best deal for you.

P.S. My publisher, Interweave/Penguin Random House, gives an option to buy from your local book shop, so here’s my big encouragement to take that option! Let’s support small bookstores! (For my Victoria locals and other Canadians, Beehive Wool has it on their shelves, so that’s a great option!)

 

 
Book cover with wooden background and colourful knitted patterned swatches scatter around and the text, “AlterKnit Stitch Dictionary. 200 Modern Knitting Motifs. Andrea Rangel.”

Book cover with wooden background and colourful knitted patterned swatches scatter around and the text, “AlterKnit Stitch Dictionary. 200 Modern Knitting Motifs. Andrea Rangel.”

alterknit stitch dictionary

200 modern knitting motifs

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.

 

"Andrea’s book is a fabulous collection of 200 stitch patterns for stranded colorwork, with a decided sense of humor."

Kate Atherley, Knitty.com

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Six tall stacks of knitted swatches in colourful motifs with loose yarn ends dangling.

Six tall stacks of knitted swatches in colourful motifs with loose yarn ends dangling.

200 new stitch motifs

Alterknit is a stitch dictionary full of unique charts for you to use in your own designs or to adapt other patterns. The book includes an index of charts by stitch- and row-counts, making it a valuable, easy-to-use resource! See more sample motifs

A woman with a bright blond bob hairstyle stands in front of a dark grey wall wearing a pale grey knit pullover with pink skulls around the yoke.

A woman with a bright blond bob hairstyle stands in front of a dark grey wall wearing a pale grey knit pullover with pink skulls around the yoke.

5 original projects

Learn how to use colorwork with five beautiful and original knitting patterns, including a cardigan, a pullover, a hat, a cowl, and a pair of mittens. See the projects

Closeup on a colourful knitted swatch that’s pinned to a pale surface with many T pins. The colours at the top of the swatch have higher contrast than those at the bottom.

Closeup on a colourful knitted swatch that’s pinned to a pale surface with many T pins. The colours at the top of the swatch have higher contrast than those at the bottom.

Techniques, tips, and tricks

Tutorials guide you through holding the yarn and catching floats. Find out how to improve your colorwork with a technique section.



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Want to learn more about colorwork? Join me and eleven other incredible instructors this winter! Knit Stars is an online summit open to anyone around the world. Learn more!

 
Book cover with a woman standing in a field of tall yellow grass wearing a blue knitted sweater and the text, “Rugged Knits. Andrea Rangel. 24 Practical Projects for Everyday Living.”

Book cover with a woman standing in a field of tall yellow grass wearing a blue knitted sweater and the text, “Rugged Knits. Andrea Rangel. 24 Practical Projects for Everyday Living.”

Rugged knits

    
Knitters love stitching pieces that become mainstays: garments and accessories to wear year after year.

They are steadfast companions in your daily adventures: walking the dog, working outdoors, or simply tucking in for a cozy night at home. Rugged Knits is a collection of 24 functional, lovely, and interesting knitting patterns for men and women. Side-by-side with hearty wool sweaters and sock patterns are more unexpectedly delicate-looking pieces, such as a warm, resilient shawl with lace trim and a cozy cowl with gentle drape. Those who love cables will rejoice in the gorgeously-shaped turtleneck and bright, eye-catching mitts. Fans of colorwork will enjoy both stranded knitting and color blocked pieces, while those who want to keep it simple will delight in textured, knit-and-purl designs.

 

Sweaters for the outdoors

A woman with voluminous curly brown hair stands in a field of tall yellow grass wearing a knitted cardigan with a patterned yoke in shades of beige, black, and grey.

A woman with voluminous curly brown hair stands in a field of tall yellow grass wearing a knitted cardigan with a patterned yoke in shades of beige, black, and grey.

practical Shawls and cowls

A woman stands in front of a roughly-painted white wooden building. She’s wearing a plum purple shirt and a textured blue-purple loop scarf.

A woman stands in front of a roughly-painted white wooden building. She’s wearing a plum purple shirt and a textured blue-purple loop scarf.

All-weather accessories

A man and woman stand outdoors. They’re both wearing patterned knitted toques.

A man and woman stand outdoors. They’re both wearing patterned knitted toques.