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200 Stitch Patterns in Words and Symbols

Anyone who loves to crochet needs to have this book on their bookshelf!

Crochet diva Melissa Leapman divulges 200 of her favorite crochet stitch patterns in this book--enough designs to keep you busy stitching for years! Many of the patterns included are original designs, and others are garnered from Leapman's years of experience in the industry. The book is geared toward crocheters of all skill levels and is formatted in a way that encourages readers to learn and grow as they sample from the patterns.

The beginning of Melissa Leapman Stitch Collection fearures a pattern library with a full explanation of stitch multiples and how they work. Suggestions are offered about how to design basic projects, including afghans, pillows, hats, and more. The book's second section offers stitch patterns arranged by type--from lace to cables to colorwork and beyond. Each stitch pattern is accompanied by easy-to-read instructions, stitch diagrams using international symbols, and a clear photo. If the reverse side of the fabric is interesting for a given pattern, both sides will be presented. A unique icon is used to mark these special patterns, making them easy to seek out for versatile scarves and blankets, which must look attractive on both sides.

Readers will want to make hats, scarves, shawls, and more for themselves and friends. The patterns just beg to be stitched.

No one can deny it--this book is off the hook.

Format: Trade Paperback 176 Pages
ISBN: 9781589239296
Size: 8.50 in x 11.00 in / 215.90 mm x 279.40 mm
Published: July 28th, 2016
Imprint: Creative Publishing International

Designs include:

Sunset Ponch, by Lucinda Iglesias of Mont Tricot.
Shown in color 749.
Finished size: 22″ wide x 59″
Requires: 1 Merino Cloud Fade Kit.

V Neck Fade Top, by Iris Schreier.
Shown in color 750.
Finished size: 32-34 (36-38 40-42, 44-46) (48-50, 42-54)” chest.
Requires: 1 (1, 1, 2) (3, 3) Merino Cloud Fade Kit(s).

Each Merino Cloud Fade Kit includes 5 half skeins of Merino Cloud, at 218yds/200m per 50g skein, total 1090yds/1000m.

A blend of deep Merino shades and Alpaca to give a multi-toned effect. Brought back as a limited edition due to popular demand!

Sold by weight in 1 ounce increments.

Contents: 75% Merino, 25% Alpaca
Top Length: 4 Metres Per 100g
Top Width: 1 Inch
Compliance: Non-Mulesed Merino, Oeko-Tex 100
Crafting: Spinning, Weaving, Wet Felting, Needle Felting, Jumbo Knitting, Jumbo Crochet
Care: Hand Wash Only

A beautifully soft base of Superfine Merino with a subtle, but effective, stripe of golden stellina fibre. Gently glistening and heaven to touch.

Sold by weight in 1 ounce increments.

Contents: 80% Superfine Merino Wool, 20% Wool & Stellina Blend
Top Length: 4 Metres Per 100g
Top Width: 1 Inch
Compliance: Non-Mulesed Merino, Oeko-Tex 100,
Crafting: Spinning, Weaving, Wet Felting, Needle Felting, Jumbo Knitting, Jumbo Crochet
Care: Hand Wash Only

Meet Aquarius: A stunning blend of dyed merino and bleached tussah silk to create the perfect fibre to spin or felt.

A combination of dyed merino wool tops (70%) and extra bleached tussah silk (30%) to create a rainbow blend with a silky sheen. Perfect for hand felting, hand spinning and many other craft uses.

Sold by weight in 1 ounce increments.

Meet Aquarius! A stunning blend of dyed merino and bleached tussah silk.

Perfect for hand felting, hand spinning and many other craft uses.

Sold by weight in 1 ounce increments.

Actual colors may vary slightly from photo shown depending on batch, dye lot, and monitor settings. 

Fall in love with Aquila! A stunning blend of dyed merino and bleached tussah silk.

Perfect for hand felting, hand spinning and many other craft uses.

Sold by weight in 1 ounce increments.

Actual colors may vary slightly from photo shown depending on batch, dye lot, and monitor settings. 

Like a silk rose! A stunning blend of dyed merino and bleached tussah silk.

Perfect for hand felting, hand spinning and many other craft uses.

Sold by weight in 1 ounce increments.

Actual colors may vary slightly from photo shown depending on batch, dye lot, and monitor settings. 

Soft and subtle, Artist Palette is a pastel dream. With a base of muted teal and gentle touches of colour from the Mulberry silk – think hints of lilac, blush and buttercream, this blend has a painterly quality. Like brushstrokes on canvas, the colours shift gently as you spin, revealing layers of creativity and calm. Perfect for projects that need a light touch and an artistic soul.

Perfect for hand felting, hand spinning and many other craft uses.

Sold by weight in 1 ounce increments.

Actual colors may vary slightly from photo shown depending on batch, dye lot, and monitor settings. 

A monochrome classic with a twist. Black Marbleswirls soft black through a white Merino base, creating striking contrast and fluid movement. But look a little closer and you’ll find pastel hints of blue and pink woven in – delicate accents that bring warmth to this cool-toned blend. 

Perfect for hand felting, hand spinning and many other craft uses.

Sold by weight in 1 ounce increments.

Actual colors may vary slightly from photo shown depending on batch, dye lot, and monitor settings. 

Beautiful Blaze: A colorful blend of dyed merino tops producing the aura of the Northern Lights.

Perfect for hand felting, hand spinning and many other craft uses.

Sold by weight in 1 ounce increments.

Actual colors may vary slightly from photo shown depending on batch, dye lot, and monitor settings. 

A stunning blend of dyed merino and bleached tussah silk.

Perfect for hand felting, hand spinning and many other craft uses.

Sold by weight in 1 ounce increments.

Actual colors may vary slightly from photo shown depending on batch, dye lot, and monitor settings. 

A subtle pink blend with eye-popping nepps. Creates wonderful textured projects.

Blend Contents
75% Tweed
25% Merino

Please Note: Colours may vary slightly from batch to batch due to the nature of natural fibre. We have taken every step to represent the colours correctly, but we do recommend ordering a sample for clarity as colours can change depending on your screen settings.

Sold by weight in 1 ounce increments.

This limited edition blend has been designed for Stage 20 of this years Tour de Fleece.  Inspired by the Bataille de Fleurs it uses Corriedale and Sari Silk for colour and texture.

Sold by weight in 1 ounce increments.

Contents: 50% Corriedale, 37.5% Rambouillet, 12.5% Sari Silk
Top Length: 4 Metres Per 100g
Top Width: 1 Inch
Compliance: Oeko-Tex 100
Crafting: Spinning, Weaving, Wet Felting, Jumbo Knitting, Jumbo Crochet
Care: Hand Wash Only

Get starry eyed with Gemini! This stunning blend of dyed merino and bleached tussah silk to create the perfect fibre to spin or felt.

A combination of dyed merino wool tops (70%) and extra bleached tussah silk (30%) to create a rainbow blend with a silky sheen. Perfect for hand felting, hand spinning and many other craft uses.

Sold by weight in 1 ounce increments.

Shimmering Aubergine! A sparkly blend of dyed merino wool and rainbow nylon to create a blend with a bit of glamour.

These exciting blends are created with merino colors (70%) with a touch of trilobal rainbow nylon (30%) to create a unique finish. Perfect for hand felting, hand spinning and many other craft uses.

Sold by weight in 1 ounce increments. Price is for one ounce.

A sparkly blend of dyed merino wool and rainbow nylon to create a blend with a bit of glamour.

These exciting blends are created with merino colors (70%) with a touch of trilobal rainbow nylon (30%) to create a unique finish. Perfect for hand felting, hand spinning and many other craft uses.

Sold by weight in 1 ounce increments. Price is for one ounce.

Meet Glitzy Lightning: Twinkling Lightning! A sparkly blend of dyed merino wool and rainbow nylon to create a blend with a bit of glamour.

These exciting blends are created with our merino colours (70%) with a touch of trilobal rainbow nylon (30%) to create a unique finish. Perfect for hand felting, hand spinning and many other craft uses.

Sold by weight in 1 ounce increments. Price is for one ounce.

Sparkling Mallard! A sparkly blend of dyed merino wool and rainbow nylon to create a blend with a bit of glamour.

These exciting blends are created with merino colors (70%) with a touch of trilobal rainbow nylon (30%) to create a unique finish. Perfect for hand felting, hand spinning and many other craft uses.

Sold by weight in 1 ounce increments. Price is for one ounce.

Shining Moss! A sparkly blend of dyed merino wool and rainbow nylon to create a blend with a bit of glamour.

These exciting blends are created with merino colors (70%) with a touch of trilobal rainbow nylon (30%) to create a unique finish. Perfect for hand felting, hand spinning and many other craft uses.

Sold by weight in one ounce increments. Price is for one ounce.

Sparkling Mallard! A sparkly blend of dyed merino wool and rainbow nylon to create a blend with a bit of glamour.

These exciting blends are created with merino colors (70%) with a touch of trilobal rainbow nylon (30%) to create a unique finish. Perfect for hand felting, hand spinning and many other craft uses.

Sold by weight in 1 ounce increments. Price is for one ounce.

The Heavenly Blend! A colourful blend of dyed merino tops producing the aura of the Northern Lights.

Perfect for hand felting, hand spinning and many other craft uses.

Sold by weight in 1 ounce increments.

Actual color may vary slightly from photo shown depending on batch, dye lot, and monitor settings. 

A calming blend of colours! A stunning blend of dyed merino and bleached tussah silk to create the perfect fibre to spin or felt.

A combination of dyed merino wool tops (70%) and extra bleached tussah silk (30%) to create a rainbow blend with a silky sheen. Perfect for hand felting, hand spinning and many other craft uses.

Sold by weight in 1 ounce increments.

Inspired by the delicate petals of tropical roses and soft summer sunsets, Kahala Rose is a whisper of coral with a pastel glow. Depending on the light, this shade leans from peachy orange to blush pink – always soft, always elegant. The Mulberry silk gives it a gentle shine, like morning dew on fresh blooms. Sweet, subtle, and effortlessly pretty.

Perfect for hand felting, hand spinning and many other craft uses.

Sold by weight in 1 ounce increments.

Actual colors may vary slightly from photo shown depending on batch, dye lot, and monitor settings. 

Lush in Libra! A stunning blend of dyed merino and bleached tussah silk to create the perfect fibre to spin or felt.

A combination of dyed merino wool tops (70%) and extra bleached tussah silk (30%) to create a rainbow blend with a silky sheen. Perfect for hand felting, hand spinning and many other craft uses.

Sold by weight in 1 ounce increments.