Mix and Match Knit Sweater Designs

Author: Rita Maassen
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 0811769585
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 208

Book Description
Knit the sweaters of your dreams! Rita Maassen's easy-to-use system for interchanging the elements of basic sweater designs is genius and will have you making sweater after sweater to your own specifications. The book begins with six basic pullover designs, then the author explains her system for mixing the elements--necklines, armhole style, color and texture patterns, silhouette--and gives you the instructions for each different design element. Finally, she puts her system into practice in 23 unique sweater designs, giving the full instructions for each and explaining which elements she chose and how she put them together, so that you may then either follow these patterns as written, or do your own mixing and matching to create your own unique sweater pattern. Over 70,000 different sweaters are possible with the options presented!

Knits Three Ways

Author: Melissa Matthay
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780307345646
Category : Knitting
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Introduces a collection of twelve basic sweater patterns, along with three creative variations and options for each, for a total of thirty-six separate designs for pullovers, cardigans, jackets, and tank tops, along with tips on different types of yarn, embellishments, trims, and more.

Vogue Knitting Very Easy Sweaters

Author: Vogue Knitting Magazine
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781936096664
Category : Knitting
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
From the editors of Vogue® Knitting comes a chic and beautiful collection of 50 simple sweater patterns, all by notable knitwear designers like Cathy Carron and Kaffe Fassett. Selected from recent issues of the magazine, these “best of” designs are perfect for beginners and cover everything from stockinette, stripes, and cables to lightweight knits and relaxed fit.

Mix and Match to Design Your Own Sweaters

Author: Rita Maassen
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780811738743
Category : Knitting
Languages : en
Pages : 208

Book Description
The book begins with six basic pullover designs, then the author explains her system for mixing the elements. She puts her system into practice in 23 unique sweater designs, giving the instructions for each so that you may then either follow these patterns as written, or do your own mixing and matching to create your own unique sweater pattern. Over 70,000 different sweaters are possible!

KIY: Knit-It-Yourself

Author: Emma Wright
Publisher: Hardie Grant Publishing
ISBN: 1787136671
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 384

Book Description
Sweaters are a fashion staple. Versatile, cosy and often the item you treasure and never tire of, they can be worn all-year round, under a coat in the winter or as an extra layer on a chilly night during the summer. In this fresh and modern guide to knitting, Emma Wright will show you how to create your own stylish sweater collection. Starting with the basics, learn how to knit three key silhouettes: square, raglan and set-in-sleeve. Once you have mastered these core shapes, the possibilities are endless. Emma’s playful approach will show you how to confidently mix-and-match a variety of necklines, sleeves and bold colourways to add your own creative flair. Packed with stunning lifestyle photography, this book will take you through all the essentials as you learn to stitch up the 15 beautiful designs. Through Emma’s clear instructions and expert tips, KIY: Knit-It-Yourself will show you how to enter the wonderful world of knitting, whether you are new to the craft or already have a couple of projects under your belt.

Light and Layered Knits

Author: Vicki Square
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1620333902
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 419

Book Description
Create fluid, fashionable garments you'll wear over and over again! Best-selling author Vicki Square returns, this time creating beautiful garments made from comfortable fibers and light yarns. These are more than simply projects to make-they are truly knits to live in. The 19 patterns of Light & Layered Knits work in all climates, can be layered and removed at will, and are equally at home in a casual or workplace setting. Working with lightweight yarns in fibers such as silk, linen, cotton, and bamboo, Vicki creates pieces that will appeal to knitters of all ages. These versatile wardrobe staples-shells, fluid tops, draped tunics, light cardigans, wrap sweaters, and more-reflect the way that women dress today. What's more, most of them are conveniently sized for up to a "46" to "48" bust circumference.

Vintage Design Workshop

Author: Geraldine Warner
Publisher: Interweave
ISBN: 9781596688391
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Discover knitting techniques that allow you to adapt vintage patterns into the perfect fit for modern-day style! Vintage Design Workshop is the guide that retro-loving knitters have been waiting for-a welcome relief for those who have been frustrated by vintage patterns that come in one size only. Divided into two sections, this essential book first teaches you how to update any vintage pattern to accommodate modern sizes and gives advice on choosing substitutes for yarns that are out of production. The second section demonstrates how to adapt modern patterns to create a vintage silhouette, teaching how to mix and match sleeves, necklines, or collars to the pattern of your choice to achieve a vintage look. The author uses one vintage pattern throughout as the basis for separate tutorials on yarn substitution, sizing and gauge, deciding on alterations, adjusting shaping and length, and adding or altering details. Vintage Design Workshop is a key resource for any knitter who is keen on learning how very simple it is to update or customize patterns yourself.

Knitting Reimagined

Author: Nicky Epstein
Publisher: Potter Craft
ISBN: 0385346263
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 389

Book Description
Rethink traditional knitting with this groundbreaking collection of 25 sophisticated patterns for beautiful sweaters, jackets, and accessories from one of the most influential voices in knitwear design. Award-winning author Nicky Epstein offers knitters of all skill levels adventurous, wearable projects that showcase innovative and clever construction and garment details. From a tunic created by weaving sections of knitting to a pullover featuring braided sleeve details, these patterns all offer interesting new twists on classic handknit designs. The stitches are easy, but the eye-opening results will challenge the way knitters think about this age-old craft. Each chapter focuses on one type of treatment, including innovative shaping, weaving, and braiding, directional knitting, or cutting-edge ways to use edgings and colorwork. Distilling her more than 30 years of knit design know-how, Nicky shares all the tricks of her trade in this gorgeous volume.

Aran Sweater Design

Author: Janet Szabo
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780976802501
Category : Knitting
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description

Haiku Knits

Author: Tanya Alpert
Publisher: Clarkson Potter
ISBN: 0823098079
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 145

Book Description
Presents easy to difficult projects for knitted garments inspired by modern Western fit, Japanese yarns, and Japanese aesthetics.