Claire Crompton has worked in the knitting industry for almost 20 years. After a Knitwear Design degree she became a pattern designer for major yarn manufacturers such as Sirdar and DMC. This is the sixth book in The Knitter's Bible project series, following Knitted Bags and Knitted Accessories. Claire lives in Gunnislake, Cornwall.

Introduction; In the Beginning: fibres, weight, texture, colour, needles and gauge, abbreviations and patterns; Over 200 stitches include:; Texture stitches; Rib stitches; Cable stitches; Cable fabrics; Twist stitches; Embossed fabrics; Lace stitches; Lace panels; Eyelet stitches; Drop pattern stitches; Edgings; Slip stitch pattern; Slip stitch colour; Colour; It's All in the Detail: basic techniques Patterns: a range of projects showing stitch patterns to their best effect; Yarns Used, Suppliers, Index.