Sequence Knitting: Simple Methods for Creating Complex Reversible Fabrics

by Cecelia Campochiaro

Every knitter, whether a beginner or an expert, wants easy projects for travel, gifts or those times when following a complex pattern is impractical. Sequence Knitting introduces a radical and simple approach for creating amazing fabrics by working a sequence of stitches over and over again. Beginning with 1-row patterns, the book delves into the possibilities of this technique, expanding into methods for creating complex designs that can be worked back and forth, in the round, or in shapes like triangles. The book includes stitch dictionaries with over 190 fabrics, many of which are new and reversible, as well as over 40 patterns for simple and elegant accessories. This groundbreaking book is sure to become a classic must-have for every knitter s reference library.

Genres: Knitting, Nonfiction, Crafts

387 pages, Hardcover

First published March 31, 2015

Reviews

[Karen · Rating 5 out of 5]

WOW, this is a fabulous book!! I can't wait to start knitting some of these sequences. Yup, instead of starting at the beginning, I can't resist trying Andrus and Mayes first, which have such stunning textures....Highly recommended for anyone who loves to knit, gets tired of looking at page 9 of their printed pattern, or loves numbers and math!

I very rarely purchase knitting books anymore, especially ones that cost $60, but this is a must-have. It's a fresh, new concept, and a very beautiful book. Believe me, take a look.

[Rachel · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was truly intense and very interesting. I feel like this is the kind of intellectual noodling on knitting that could keep a person occupied for years. I'm excited to try some of the methods.

[Tara Santmire · Rating 3 out of 5]

An interesting book, probably best for designers. I think it very unfortunate that most of the pictures were in black and white or they yarn used was a grey. That actually made it very difficult to pick out the pattern that was being shown. I would say not a very useful book for your average knitter.

[Ligaya · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book will appeal to those knitters who like puzzles, math, and/or interesting fabric textures. It is very well researched and the findings documented and photographed clearly and professionally. I have never heard of this way of understanding patterning. It is really a breakthrough! But, this book is also almost mind-numbing. Try to make it to the end as the last two chapters, 1-row Shaped Method and Design Considerations, are particularly illuminating. The bibliography is extensive (well, like everything else in this book...). If anything, reading Sequence Knitting will allow you to understand if texture is an interest in your knitting life.

[Mira · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was a little disappointed in this one. It has such potential, but for a book about the nuances of subtle changes in knits and purls, they really did a disservice by photographing grey fuzzy yarn that doesn't show much stitch definition at all. it was incredibly challenging to see the patterns in the swatches. The samples done in color were so much better, and the yarn choice really showed off the results of the changing sequences. I'll have to play around with yarn and see what samples I can come up with because this book isn't as helpful as I'd hoped.

[Margot · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very interesting mathematical approach to knitting, in order to create interesting textiles. This is a very large and dense book with maybe more about the results of different mathematical combinations than I would necessarily ever have wanted to know. I just skimmed through it for now, but the idea of sequence knitting definitely deserves a more thorough study of this book later down the road.

[Miriam · Rating 5 out of 5]

On the recommendation of a friend who's an award winning knitter, I read this book that mirrors how I naturally knit. Was a really informative and beautifully designed book that makes sequence knitting easy to understand.

[Cyndi · Rating 5 out of 5]

The concepts in this book are simultaneously simple and complex. I'm eager to experiment!

[Duchess · Rating 5 out of 5]

This needs to be in everyone's library. The ideas are simple, but most people wouldn't think to mix things up like Cecelia Campochiaro has here.

Especially good for patterns for men's items.

[Darlene Ivy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow, just wow! A simple way to look at stitch design that creates interesting fabric. If you are shipping or shopping, this book is heavy!

[Anne Regenstreif · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have paged through the book, and am looking forward to knitting a project.

[Jaclyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Will I ever be finished this book? Not really. It's fascinating, and I keep dipping in and out, leaving every time full of inspiration for a new project.

[PattiCav · Rating 5 out of 5]

what a valuable resource!

[Tania Scutt · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'll get this from the library again - just to enjoy it.
Will I ever manage to use it? We'll see!

[Ellen · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this. I have been procrastinating on marking it as finished as I go back and read a section again. There are lots of pictures so reading this is not onerous. This is a book of knitting, and in various number sequences, so there are either fixed repeats or travelling patterns (yes you need to read the book). I have made a few of the circular knitted pieces as beanies which are rather therapeutic and for giving away. I am using one of the other sequences as a different kind of rib for a cardigan.

The book is mostly illustrated in monochrome, with some colour at the end. This has attracted some criticism, but I can't see why as the stitches are clear to see.

Much of the book is different stitch patterns, with a photograph and a pattern so you can see how the repeats work. There are some patterns, mainly for scarves, but the repeating patterns can be used however you like. Knitting is mathematical, and this book highlights this.

I really enjoyed this book and will be looking at ways to use more of the ideas.

[Vicki · Rating 5 out of 5]

This. Book. Is. So. Pretty.

Lovely photography, and really cool if you like designing your own knits. That makes me sound fancier than I am (it's pretty rare that I make things other than hats, mittens, blankets and scarves). But it's just kind of a nice pattern index. It doesn't hurt that it's a stunning book. I checked it out from the library, but will definitely be buying it.

[Sheila · Rating 4 out of 5]

A beautifully photographed, coffee table style book. The method of creating textured knits is very simple and leads to many lovely variants. These textures would be straight-forward to knit, making great meeting, social or TV knitting projects.

[Sara · Rating 2 out of 5]

A book perhaps for designers, but I really was not impressed with the photos or patterns. Interesting amount of hullaballoo inthe podcasts, for an uneventful unvention.

[Julie]

Also have Sequences, Mason Dixon Knitting Field Guide no. 5 not in Goodreads.

[Karen H · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this book!! Can see many years of knitting experimentation in the years to come!