Product Description

Created for knitters who want standard sweater patterns in a variety of sizes and gauges, as well as those who want a template from which to develop their own designs, this book provides easy-to-follow charted instructions for 18 sweaters, three in each of the six most popular sweaters constructions. Each style is then provided in 15 sizes ranging from toddler to large adult, then further divided into six possible gauges: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 stitches per inch combining for 90 options for each of the six styles, or 540 patterns in all. The cardigan and neckline variations make for more than 1,000 patterns. Detailed schematics for finished dimensions are included, along with a glossary of techniques and a chapter on design considerations. This is a definitive resource for the passionate sweater knitter.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #20890 in Books
• Published on: 2004-09-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Spiral-bound
• 224 pages

Features

• ISBN13: 9781931499439
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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Review
"...this choose-your-own-adventure book... provides a healthy compromise between knitting others’ patterns and styling your own from scratch." -- Vogue Knitting

"...this choose-your-own-adventure book... provides a healthy compromise between knitting others' patterns and styling your own from scratch." -- Vogue Knitting

"Easy-to-read instructions…great for anyone who wants to design their own garment…a very valuable resource." -- Knitting News

"The possibilities are endless!" -- Better Homes and Gardens Knit It!

"This is a fine version of the master pattern genre... will give you many years of good knitting." -- Windy City Knitting Guild

"This, my friends, is the Better Homes and Gardens of sweater pattern books . . . It’s a book worth reading and absorbing." -- Knitter’s Review

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About the Author
Ann Budd is the author of The Knitter's Handy Book of Patterns and the managing editor of Interweave Knits. She won the 2000 Master Knitter certificate from the Knitting Guild of America. She lives in Boulder, Colorado.

Customer Reviews

Chockful of really useful information
I know many (I for one) are happy this highly anticipated book came out earlier than the stated release date and it is even more packed with so much good information than Ann Budd's first book of ...Handy Book of Knitting Patterns. Some initial good points about the book: many sweater "palettes" are presented, there's many side points within each section - like how to convert a yarn gauge of yours that isn't included in the book to one that is compatible to a gauge, there's eighteen sweaters knitted up in different yarns that are shown in clear photos, different styles of necks, sleeves, bodies are set out and explained, and! so much more! And for those familiar with the first book - there is an even nicer (deeper) inside pocket provided. The same spiral format is kept which will help in your designing/decision making of your sweater(s). Don't let the higher price point scare you away - the information in this great book more than makes up for the cost.

The Handy Sweater Book: The Sequel! You need it..
I love Ann Budd's first book "The Handy Book of Knitting Patterns" which are small patterns such as gloves, hats, mittens, scarves and vests. Most people asked for a sweater book to follow, with basic patterns in all sizes, from kids to big adults. Here it is.

You can take a raglan, a cardigan, a drop sleeve pullover or many other traditional styles like yoke-sweaters and knit either the basic pattern shown, or embellish it with your own texture, color or lace stitches. Ideas are given how to do the modifications.

The book is spiral bound with hard board covers, and an elastic band to mark your place. This is the kind of book that never leaves the knitting bag, and in particular if you go shopping to add yarn to your "stash", this book could assist you in visualizing projects and more importantly, buying the right amount of yarn. That way, when you pull the yarn from storage on a cold winter day when you want to start something new, you will have pattern, yarn and ideas all handy, thanks to this book. A real winner, and absolutely a great gift if you know any new knitters.

Indispensable!
If you are tired of knitting from patterns and want to branch out into your own designs, this is the book you need to help you get started! It picks up where _The Knitter's Handy Book of Patterns_ left off, including several different types of sweater construction, finishing ideas, necklines and collar types. Ann Budd explains the concept of ease, how to design shaping, and how to get a custom fit. The sample patterns provide a good source of inspiration for how you can use these "recipes" to make a unique garment. Highly recommended!