As much as we love it, stockinette can get pretty tiresome. Lucky for us, the world of stitch patterns is vast, to say the least. From knit-and-purl combinations to cable patterns and colorwork, using different stitch patterns is a great way to beautify a plain project, and it's also a wonderful way to hone your knitting skills. Take your pick from our expanding stitch library, and take your knitting from same-old to simply stunning.

knit & purl From the most basic stitches to the most complex, there are hundreds of beautiful stitch patterns that can be made using our old friends knit and purl. Try your hand at ribbing, basketweave, lace and more; you'll be surprised at what you can create with the skills you already have.

broken rib with twist little chevrons eyelet herringbone alternating diagonals rose trellis tiny herringbone horseshoe crab simple slip stitch butterfly stitch quilted reverse stockinette twisted-vine-eyelet eyelet ridges       scalloped shell

cables Cable-knit sweaters and accessories are time-honored classics in the knitting world. There are several versions of the cable stitch; here are a few to choose from as you move on to this more advanced style of knitting. And don't be intimidated; cabling is much simpler than it looks!

flirtation wide mock rib snakes in the sand jumbo cable peacock tails jungle jim long cable twisted rib diamond tower of song crossroads opposites attract pippi

colorwork Whether it's basic stripes or complex Fair Isle, colorwork adds an eye-catching element to your knitting. These techniques create unique designs and offer a way to express individuality through color selection. Use the patterns we've provided here, and enjoy blending your favorite hues to make your own color scheme.

damask our town tarzan flowering vines trolley tracks bobbles and brambles blueberry muffin blue bias arles tricolor cable catch a wave spot on

stitch workshops Many of VK's patterns feature interesting and complex stitch patterns. Every issue, we take a closer look at a garment whose construction involves a technique or stitch that warrants a little extra explaining, walking you through it step-by-step. Learn it here.

Cover Workshop Winter 2006/07 Texture Workshop Winter 2006/07 Lace Workshop Spring/Summer 2007 Smocking Workshop Spring/Summer 2008