Sweater 101
Author: Cheryl Brunette
Publisher:
Published: 1992
Total Pages: 39
ISBN-13: 9781882166015
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Knitter's Handy Book of Top-Down Sweaters
Author: Ann Budd
Publisher: Interweave
Published: 2012-08-21
Total Pages: 312
ISBN-13: 1596684836
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFiber and yarn enthusiasts nationwide will celebrate Ann Budd's latest addition to The Knitter's Handy Book series. Answering to a growing interest in knitting sweaters from the top down and knitting seamless sweaters that require little finishing, this handy book offers instructions for knitting five basic sweater types: circular yoke, raglan, modified-drop shoulder, 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 five sweater types are three diverse patterns from top designers that illustrate some of the many ways that instructions can be used as springboards for creative expression, including color, texture, and shaping variations. Also included for intermediate to advanced knitters are personal design touches, detailed charts, clear instruction, and quick tips to expand knitting possibilities and maintain creative originality. A key reference for knitters of all skill levels, this is the new essential knitting resource on your bookshelf.
The Curse of the Boyfriend Sweater
Author: Alanna Okun
Publisher: Macmillan + ORM
Published: 2018-03-20
Total Pages: 175
ISBN-13: 125009562X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Curse of the Boyfriend Sweater is a memoir about life truths learned through crafting. People who craft know things. They know how to transform piles of yarn into sweaters and scarves. They know that some items, like woolen bikini tops, are better left unknit. They know that making a hat for a newborn baby isn’t just about crafting something small but appreciating the beginnings of life, which sometimes helps make peace with the endings. They know that if you knit your boyfriend a sweater, your relationship will most likely be over before the last stitch. Alanna Okun knows that crafting keeps her anxiety at bay. She knows that no one will ever be as good a knitting teacher as her beloved grandmother. And she knows that even when we can’t control anything else, we can at least control the sticks, string, and fabric right in front of us. Okun lays herself bare and takes readers into the parts of themselves they often keep hidden. Yet at the same time she finds humor in the daily indignities all crafters must face (like when you catch the dreaded Second Sock Syndrome and can’t possibly finish the second in a pair). Okun has written a book that will speak to anyone who has said to themselves, or to everyone within earshot, “I made that.”
Fair Isle Sweaters Simplified
Author: Eugene Bourgeois
Publisher: Martingale
Published: 2000-06-12
Total Pages: 348
ISBN-13: 1604685190
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThese vibrantly patterned sweaters come from Canada's acclaimed Philosopher's Wool Company, known best for their distinctive color palettes and two-handed Fair Isle method. Sixteen sophisticated sweater patterns feature stunning stars, stained glass, garden patches, and fractured diamonds, plus the popular "Color Your Own" pattern. Discover a remarkably simple Fair Isle technique that uses circular needles and four simple stitches Read about the history of The Philosopher's Wool Company, from building their traditional-style farmhouse to dyeing their own wool and designing their Fair Isle patterns Learn Philosopher's Wool's trademark technique for transforming pullovers into cardigans with a pair of scissors and a few simple snips
Contemporary Celtic Crochet
Author: Bonnie Barker
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 2014-09-16
Total Pages: 129
ISBN-13: 1440238618
DOWNLOAD EBOOKLearn to crochet cables! Have you ever wanted to create a sweater with beautiful cables, but you didn't know how to knit? Now, in Contemporary Celtic Crochet, you can learn how to use basic crochet stitches to create the same stunning effect on sweater wraps, stoles, cardigans, and more. This book features easy projects, such as hats, scarves and device covers, and more difficult projects, including sweaters, wraps and blankets. Make the Hialeah Honey Baby Blankey to swaddle a newborn or create the Inisheer Sweater Wrap to stay cozy in cool weather. The Cables Meet Lace Cape is perfect for evenings out, and the Pennywhistler's Pack will let you carry your essentials on any day trip. These Celtic-inspired stitches and projects are the perfect addition to your crochet repertoire.
Custom Crocheted Sweaters
Author: Dora Ohrenstein
Publisher: Union Square & Company
Published: 2012
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781600597985
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"Learn as you go by crocheting 10 stylish projects with dropped-shoulder, raglan, fitted-sleeve, round-yoke, and top-down constructions, give your creativity free reign."--P. [4] of cover.
Knitted Sweaters for Every Season
Author: Nancie M. Wiseman
Publisher: Martingale
Published: 2002-04-12
Total Pages: 288
ISBN-13: 1604685506
DOWNLOAD EBOOKJust four familiar knitting techniques are all you need to create gorgeous sweaters for all four seasons. From light and breezy patterns for spring and summer days to cozy projects for chilly fall and winter nights, now it's always sweater season with this beautiful collection. Twenty projects include pullovers, cardigans, vests, and coats with distinctive collars and cuffs Features four exciting techniques--slipped stitches and mosaic stitches, interlocking squares and diamonds, diagonal knitting, and short rows Start with a simple purse to try a technique on a small scale, and then move on to master it in a sweater
Building the Pattern
Author: Laura Huhta
Publisher: Quadrille Publishing
Published: 2021-04
Total Pages: 192
ISBN-13: 9781787135499
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe fashionable Finnish sewing duo are back with a second book that shows you how to create a coherent capsule wardrobe - complete with a collection of 20 garments that are easy to make, wear and combine. Complete with stunning photography, clear illustrations and instructions, Scandi sisters Laura and Saara offer up an enticing selection of tops, dresses, skirts, and trousers for the modern seamstress. Using the five essential building blocks, choose, customize and adapt the designs in this book to create a variety of flattering garments for every occasion that suit your style and fit your figure. Taking you beyond the patterns featured in this book, Building the Pattern offers expert advice on how to achieve the perfect fit, alter the designs and add your own personal twist. Discover how to create clothes with care, build your sewing repertoire and embrace the slow fashion movement. Six full-size pattern sheets are included in this neat package. The patterns are in a range of sizes from UK sizes 8 to 22 (US size 2 to 18 / 34 to 50 EUR sizes), with concise information on measuring yourself and technical sewing tips to sew for your shape.
I Can't Believe I'm Knitting
Author: Leisure Arts
Publisher: Leisure Arts
Published: 2006-11
Total Pages: 74
ISBN-13: 1601400993
DOWNLOAD EBOOKProvides instructions on creating a variety of sweaters, socks, dishcloths, and mittens, with advice on knitting techniques, yarn, and embellishments.
The Principles of Knitting
Author: June Hemmons Hiatt
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Published: 2012-02-14
Total Pages: 738
ISBN-13: 1451688415
DOWNLOAD EBOOKNow featuring new instructions, new illustrations, and new information, The Principles of Knitting—beloved by knitters everywhere and one of the most requested out-of-print books for years—finally gets the revision that fans have been clamoring for! A treasured guide beloved by knitters everywhere, the classic book The Principles of Knitting is finally available again in a fully revised and updated edition. This is the definitive book on knitting techniques, with valuable information for everyone from beginners to experienced knitters. June Hiatt presents not only a thorough, thoughtful approach to the craft, but also a passion for carrying on the art of knitting to future generations. She has repeatedly tested the various techniques and presents them with clear, easy-to-follow instructions—as well as an explanation of what each one can contribute to your knitting. Informed by decades of experience and thousands of hours of practice, this comprehensive resource offers a variety of ways to approach every skill and technique and offers solutions that can help solve the most challenging aspects of any knitting project. The Principles of Knitting has been totally rewritten—new instructions, new illustrations, and new information. While the basics of knitting have not changed much, June’s understanding of the material has deepened over the last twenty-five years, and she’s eager to share what she has learned with the knitting world. In addition, the book has been reorganized to make it easier to use and has a gorgeous new design. Reading The Principles of Knitting is like having a knitting mentor by your side who can answer any knitting question you have in an honest, intelligent, informed manner.
