This is the US version of the 2008 Knit and Stitches calendar and knitters and needleworkers can still use the design charts... More > for their projects.

All the fourteen designs come with a color chart, so that knitting and stitching enthusiasts can re-create the designs at home for personal use. Each page shows a photo of the original knitted textile design and the color design chart, as well as a note section. Copyrighted designs and calendar created by Linda Jackson of Artika Designs.

Designs include tartans, Art Deco, optical illusions, patchwork designs and others. Click the preview button on the left to see all the calendar designs. (Scroll to the right and click on the orange arrow to see the second and third pages.) To view the complete set of my design booklets (or obtain the covers if you have bought the downloaded version, which does not include them, I understand), visit my website at: www.Artika.co.uk. (Lulu, covers should be included!) < Less

This is the UK version of the 2008 Knit and Stitches calendar, showing all the usual UK yearly events and holidays. It is... More > presented in a coil-bound colour booklet, which you turn on its side to hang up as a calendar.

Apart from photos of the original knitted textile designs (one for every month plus one each on the front and back cover) created by Linda Jackson of Artika Designs, knitting and stitching enthusiasts can take advantage of the accompanying charts which they can use to re-create the designs at home for personal use. Every design comes with its own chart.

Designs include tartans, Art Deco, optical illusions, patchwork designs, contemporary abstract designs and others. To see all the calendar designs click the "preview this book" button on the left. (Scroll to the right and click on the orange arrow to see the second and third pages.) To view the complete set of my design booklets visit my website at: www.Artika.co.uk. < Less

A collection of 21 basic designs and further variations on these, for handknitters. The stitchpatterns are inspired by the... More > ikat style of woven fabric design, and based on the distinctive appearance for which the ikat weaving tradition is so well known, in particular the fuzziness of the outlines of the shapes and the shadow of a second design below the surface. Unlike some design traditions, which can be difficult to translate into knitted form, the ikat look fits comfortably with the horizontal lines which are naturally produced in knitted fabrics and these designs echo the shadow of underlying shapes beneath the surface design which have always fascinated and intrigued lovers of textiles the world over. Visit www.artika.co.uk for further details. < Less

The Colourwash Fabrics collection contains stitchpatterns which move beyond the use of dark/light stitch arrangements and... More > allow you to gradually change the colour of the fabric using the stitchpatterns and achieve a colourwash effect.
This effect lends itself particularly to fabric which has been felted after knitting, as this further blurs the colour changes and increases the "wash" effect. For this reason I have included instructions for knitting and felting your fabric, as well as instructions for a set of projects such as the colourwash tote bag you can see on the front cover, and a series of stunning felted cushions for contemporary interiors.
The stitchpatterns and projects in this collection are suitable for handknitters and for standard gauge 24st., 40 st. or electronic knitting machines and for chunky (bulky) machines with 24 st. patterning facility. For further information and to buy the designs in Designaknit computer format visit www.artika.co.uk < Less

The designs in this collection of stitchpatterns for machine knitters share the common feature that they are not what they... More > appear! The designs follow in the footsteps of the Japanese optical tradition as well as American patchwork designs which form squares, which when pieced together make circular or other shapes. Many designs incorporate multiple layers of patterning so that the design changes depending on the way you look at it. Different shapes come to the fore at different times, and sometimes all are perceived at once. You might see a series of circles, squares or triangles at the same time or a series of blocks stacked up at first glance, but a series of flowers when you look again.
The designs are suitable for both 24 and 40 st machines and electronics, and are quick and easy to knit with short float variations. They also double up as textured designs to knit on the garter carriage. Visit www.artika.co.uk to buy the designs in Designaknit format or a handknitting version of the book. < Less

The Ikat Design collection allows knitters to echo the distinctive appearance for which ikat woven designs are known, in... More > particular the fuzziness of the outlines on the shapes and the shadow of a second design below the surface. Unlike some design traditions, which can be difficult to translate into knitted form, the distinctive ikat appearance fits comfortably with the horizontal lines which are naturally produced in knitted fabrics. Suitable for 24 stitch machines, 40 stitch machines and electronics. Contains charts for 21 basic designs plus some variations for short floats and different colourway suggestions. Each design comes with design notes with ideas on how to use the design, and clearly presented charts both for 24 st and 40 st machines. More details from www.artika.co.uk < Less

Knotwork braid and motif design charts for knitters and needleworkers. The charts are for a four-cord braid design which can... More > be knitted or stitched either as a continuous border or as knotwork motifs by adding "loose tie" charts onto either end. Suitable for needleworkers and hand knitters and also machine knitters who have electronic machines. There are 9 charts in total - five in a version suitable for handknitters and stitchers, and four for machine knitters. Design notes and instructions accompany the charts. This publication is a PDF file for US letter-size paper. The designs are also available in Designaknit format separately. More details from www.artika.co.uk < Less

Knotwork braid design charts for knitters and needleworkers. The charts are for a loose three-cord braid design which can be... More > knitted or stitched either as a continuous border or as knotwork motifs by adding the "looped ends" charts onto either end. Suitable for needleworkers and hand knitters and also machine knitters who have electronic machines. There are 8 charts in total - four in a version suitable for handknitters and stitchers, and four for machine knitters. Design notes and instructions accompany the charts. This publication is a PDF file for U.S. letter size paper. The designs are also available in Designaknit format separately. More details from artika@compuserve.com < Less

Knotwork 4-cord braid design charts for knitters and needleworkers. The charts are for a four-cord braid design which can be... More > knitted or stitched as a continuous border of any length. Suitable for needleworkers and hand knitters and machine knitters with 24-stitch punchcard machines or electronic machines. There is one chart suitable for handknitters and stitchers, and one for machine knitters. Design notes and instructions accompany the charts. This publication is a PDF file for U.S. letter-size paper. The designs are also available in Designaknit format separately. More details from www.artika.co.uk or artika@compuserve.com. < Less

Knotwork 4-cord braid design charts for knitters and needleworkers. The charts are for a four-cord braid design which can be... More > knitted or stitched as a continuous border of any length. Needleworkers can use the design for horizontal or vertical braid. Suitable for needleworkers and hand knitters and machine knitters with 24th punchcard or electronic machines. There is one chart suitable for handknitters and stitchers, and one for machine knitters. Design notes and instructions accompany the charts. This publication is a PDF file for A4-size paper. The designs are also available in Designaknit format separately. More details from artika@compuserve.com < Less