Donna Kooler's Encyclopedia of Knitting: 150 Stitch Patterns, 22 Projects Revised edition

A guide to the history, techniques and patterns of knitting. It includes skill-building projects that have been refreshed with up-to-the-minute patterns. It illustrates materials, basic techniques, symbols, and abbreviations. It offers a pattern gallery that features 150 charts for traditional as well as new knitting patterns.