Some stitch patterns are so lovely they never go out of style: Catherine's Wheels and Diamonds, Ripples and Waves, and Shell and other Cluster Stitches. Learn to make bold and dramatic fashion statements with these stitches and today's great yarns. Designer Dora Ohrenstein shares her innovative approach to working with these premium stitch patterns and shaping them into lovely wearables, including sweaters, skirts, shrugs, scarves, hats and bags. Each selected stitch is featured in a variety of designs, starting with simple rectangles, then building to more complex designs. There are detailed instructions in a range of sizes, and each design is analysed in terms of the techniques and methods used to realise the designer's vision, providing a unique look at the design process. Among the special techniques explored in the book are how to use shapes within stitch patterns to create stylish details, how to incorporate colour work, and how to design garments with vertical rows.