KnitOvation

by Andrea Rangel

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Originally posted on my blog Nonstop Reader.

KnitOvation Stitch Dictionary is a is a compendium and technique pattern guide for knitting motifs compiled and curated by Andrea Rangel. Released 2nd June 2023 by Interweave, it's 336 pages and is available in hardcover and ebook formats. 

This is a pretty collection of precisely what it says on the cover: colorwork patterns to use in creating, enhancing, or adapting knitting projects. They're grouped in one chapter with both a color picture and clear graph of each motif. The rest of the book contains some good tutorials and tips on planning and designing garments and project with which to utilize the patterns.

There are roughly 150 patterns here (not for actual projects, but for motif patterns), and it would be a superlative choice for public or school library acquisition, gift giving, and the knitter's home reference library. The photography is clear, detailed, and in color throughout the book. 

Four and a half stars. Very useful. The tutorials on materials choice and planning are well written. For readers who are true beginners, I would recommend having a teacher/guide in addition, or videos on the internet *in addition*... but it does provide enough info to get started.

Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.