It is worth noting that the Fourth Treasury (like its predecessors) uses . While some modern knitters find this challenging, it actually helps you focus on the texture and structure of the stitch without being distracted by yarn color. It trains your eye to see the "bones" of the knit. Final Verdict

If you want to customize a basic sweater or scarf, this book provides the "ingredients." You pick the silhouette, then browse the Treasury for the "flavor."

Even if you never knit a single swatch, flipping through the pages is a visual feast of what is possible with just two needles and a piece of string. A Small Caveat for Modern Knitters

Twisted stitches that move in unexpected directions.

It features over , many of which were contributed by readers and fellow knitters after the success of the original trilogy. This gives the book a collaborative, community-driven feel. It includes: