The Knitter's Handy Book of Top-Down Sweaters: Basic Designs in Multiple Sizes and Gauges

Ann Budd

ISBN 10: 1596684836 / ISBN 13: 9781596684836

Published by Interweave Press Inc, United States, 2012

About this Item

Ann Budds creative ingenuity continues to marvel fiber and yarn enthusiasts nationwide, and this latest addition to The Knitters Handy Book series is no exception. Answering to a growing interest in knitting sweaters from the top down and knitting seamless sweaters that require little finishing, this essential book offers instructions for designing and knitting your own one-of-a-kind top-down sweaters. Instructions are based on five basic sweater types (seamless yoke, raglan, modified drop shoulder, set-in sleeve, and saddle shoulder), in multiple sizes for both adults and children, and in multiple yarn gauges. Each of the five sweater types is conveniently accompanied by three full-length patterns, one from a featured top designer. The Knitters Handy Book of Top-Down Sweaters is the new indispensable knitting resource on your bookshelf. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Knitter's Handy Book of Top-Down Sweaters: Basic Designs in Multiple Sizes and Gauges
• Publisher: Interweave Press Inc, United States
• Publication Date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1596684836
• ISBN 13: 9781596684836
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Very Good
• Weight: 921 grams

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Synopsis

A key reference for knitters of all skill levels, this essential resource includes detailed, easy-to-follow sweater patterns

Fiber and yarn enthusiasts will celebrate Ann Budd's addition to The Knitter's Handy Book series. Fulfilling a growing interest in knitting sweaters from the top down and knitting seamless sweaters that require little finishing, this guide offers instructions for knitting four basic sweater types: circular yoke, raglan, set-in sleeve, and saddle shoulder. Patterns are offered in multiple sizes and yarn gauges and for a broad age group.

Following the basics for each of the four sweater types are three diverse patterns from top designers that demonstrate how you can customize the instructions to fit your own creative expression, including color, texture, and shaping variations.

For intermediate to advanced knitters, it also includes personal design touches, detailed charts, clear instruction, and quick tips to expand knitting possibilities and maintain creative originality.

About the Author

Ann Budd is the best-selling author of Sock Knitting Master Class, The Knitter's Handy Book of Patterns, The Knitter's Handy Book of Sweater Patterns, Getting Started Knitting Socks, Interweave Presents Knitted Gifts, Knitting Green, and Simple Style. She is also the coauthor of Bag Style, Color Style, Lace Style, and Wrap Style. She is a book editor and the former senior editor of Interweave Knits magazine. She lives in Boulder, Colorado.