Informationen zum Autor 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. Klappentext Fiber 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. Zusammenfassung 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. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction: Take It from the TopSeamless Yoke SweatersChild SizesAdult SizesProjectsFeather and Fan FlareFibonacci Rings"Quince-Essential" Fair Isle by guest designer Pam AllenRaglan SweatersChild SizesAdult SizesProjectsWeekday RaglanA Twisted Little RaglanIndia Print Henley by guest designer Anne HansonModified Drop-Shoulder SweatersChild SizesAdult SizesProjectsUnisex ZipWeekend RetreatBasket Case Cardigan by guest designer Kristen TenDykeSet-in Sleeve SweatersChild SizesAdult SizesProjectsGolden Ribs and WeltsBrioche BasicAlpine Tweed by guest designer Jared FloodSaddle-Shoulder SweatersChild SizesAdult SizesProjectsCable Love HenleyRetro PeplumZigs & Zags by guest designer Véronik AveryGlossarySources for YarnsBibliography...

Autorentext
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.

Klappentext

Fiber 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.

Zusammenfassung
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.

Inhalt

Introduction: Take It from the Top Seamless Yoke Sweaters Child Sizes Adult Sizes Projects Feather and Fan Flare Fibonacci Rings "Quince-Essential" Fair Isle by guest designer Pam Allen Raglan Sweaters Child Sizes Adult Sizes Projects Weekday Raglan A Twisted Little Raglan India Print Henley by guest designer Anne Hanson Modified Drop-Shoulder Sweaters Child Sizes Adult Sizes Projects Unisex Zip Weekend Retreat Basket Case Cardigan by guest designer Kristen TenDyke Set-in Sleeve Sweaters Child Sizes Adult Sizes Projects Golden Ribs and Welts Brioche Basic Alpine Tweed by guest designer Jared Flood Saddle-Shoulder Sweaters Child Sizes Adult Sizes Projects Cable Love Henley Retro Peplum Zigs & Zags by guest designer Véronik Avery Glossary Sources for Yarns Bibliography