Sweater Design in Plain English, Second Edition

Sweater Design in Plain English, Second Edition

If you want to knit sweaters that look good and fit the way you want them to, let Sweater Design in Plain English come to your rescue.
In this latest edition, completely updated and revised for todayâ€™s knitter, Righetti and Shaw share their knitting know-how and good fashion sense. No matter what your knitting level you can overcome the fear of failure, avoid costly mistakes, and plan and create sweaters that really fit and look terrificâ€”sweaters that will be worn for many years to come. Topics and techniques include:
Understanding the nature of yarn and pattern stitches
Choosing the most flattering color and design
Taking accurate body measurements
Estimating the amount of yarn youâ€™ll need
How to alter printed patterns so they really fit
Start-to-finish instructions for 13 basic sweater designs that can be modified to make many variations
And much, much more!
Each technique is illustrated with clear diagrams, sketches, or photographs. Complete with a new introduction, more photos and illustrations, and a personal-measurements record-keeping section, Sweater Design in Plain English takes the guesswork out of every creative knitting effort.
Country USA
Manufacturer St. Martin's Griffin
Binding Paperback
ReleaseDate 2011-04-26
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780312622916

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