Just received this book and looked over it cover to cover. Each pattern has written and charted instructions and the photos are lovely.  The book contains Textured Knit and Purl Patterns, Lace and Openwork Patterns, Cables and Crossed Stitch Patterns, Slip Stitch Patterns, and Novelty Stitch Patterns.  There is also information on shaping knits within pattern stitches, designing projects worked in the round and other basic design info at the front of the book.  In the back of the book there are illustrations and instructions for knitting techniques, the abbreviations/symbols.  There are 288 pages total, but the book isn't so big that it shouldn't fit into your knitting bag.  While there are some stitch patterns I have seen before, there are enough 'new to me' stitches to make this worth the purchase.  I am very happy with it, and can't wait to start swatching.