The Knitter's Dictionary by Kate Atherley

From "alt” to "yrn,” knitting patterns have a unique language of abbreviations and knitting techniques. The Knitter's Dictionary is your comprehensive resource to understanding the language of knitting in a quick-reference guide that no knitting bag should be without. For beginner and skilled knitters alike, there's always something new to discover in your next hand knit project. The Knitter's Dictionary puts an expert knitting instructor in the palm of your hands to help you navigate any pattern.Publisher's Weekly, in a starred review, called the book "elegant” and "thoughtful” and praised the clarity of the illustrations. "The book is small but filled with enough useful information to make it a go-to reference in any knitting library.” Within this knitting bag necessity you'll also find:-Over 150 illustrations showing you everything from the difference between a toque and a beret to how-to information on increase and decrease stitches.-Handy cross references quickly lead yo