Divided into six families of knit -essential, rib, openwork, fanciful, relief, cable - each stitch is illustrated photographically and explained with simple step-by-step instructions. Before the chapters devoted to each family of knit stitches, there is a brief introduction summarising basic knitting techniques and considerations, such as what yarns to choose.Knitting is a timeless art and, one that continues to ride on a surge at the start of the 2020s. It is one of the most popular textile hobbies, with English-language speaking countries topping the number of knitters per capita. This beautifully packaged compendium is sure to appeal to knitters of all abilities and styles.