Download or read book Modern Top Down Knitting written by Kristy McGowan and published by Harry N. Abrams. This book was released on 2010-10-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents instructions for the top-down technique of knitting, along with patterns for such projects as dresses, skirts, jackets, and hats and a description of finishing methods.
Download or read book Knitter s Handy Book of Top Down Sweaters written by Ann Budd and published by Interweave. This book was released on 2012-08-21 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Knitting Sweaters from the Top Down written by Cathy Carron and published by Sterling Publishing Company. This book was released on 2010 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sweaters are the ultimate showcase for knitters - but most patterns require complicated piecing that can be a little tricky. These don't... and they look fantastic, too! The seamless, top-down knitting method eliminates challenging construction, allowing knitters to focus instead on the individual details that make each sweater special. Not only does this guide thoroughly explain how the technique works - with information on reading patterns and understanding sizing - but it also teaches beginners how to design their own generic patterns for pullovers and cardigans in different yarn gauges.
Download or read book Seamless Knit Sweaters in 2 Weeks written by Marie Greene and published by Page Street Publishing. This book was released on 2019-02-19 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Knit a Sweater You’ll Love for Years to Come in Just a Few Weeks! Marie Greene’s twenty gorgeous new patterns make knitting the sweater of your dreams a breeze. If you’ve ever struggled to complete a pullover or been too intimidated to start a cardigan, these seamless, top-down designs will change the way you think about sweaters. Now you can create stylish, long-lasting, professional-quality knits in less time than you thought possible and have fun doing it. With a wide variety of styles and sleeve lengths, this book has a pattern for any time of year. Busy knitters will love the no-fuss construction and carefully chosen details. Captivating cables, cozy textures and fun stripes are made simple with Marie’s helpful tips. Learn to gauge your knitting speed and set a timeline to achieve your goals. These patterns are easy to memorize for portable projects to knit on the go. An incredible value, this collection includes essential tools for efficient knitting and impressive results.
Download or read book The Knitter s Handy Book of Patterns written by Ann Budd and published by Interweave. This book was released on 2002-06 with total page 115 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes how-to information.
Download or read book The Art of Seamless Knitting written by Simona Merchant-Dest and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2013-07-01 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Go beyond the basics of knitting! Learn how to convert flat patterns to circular techniques with 12 classic, beautiful projects suitable for all ages. With The Art of Seamless Knitting, take your knowledge of top-down, bottom-up, and seamless knitting to a higher level by adapting lace, cable, and color patterns to circular knitting and shaping techniques. The book delves deep, showing different modes of construction and stitch pattern adaptations for seamless (or nearly-seamless) knits while also offering a sophisticated collection of elegant and timeless designs that knit up quickly, give a custom fit, and do not require sewing. The Art of Seamless Knitting is the go-to hands-on reference book that will be a staple in any knitter's library.
Download or read book Seamless or Nearly Seamless Knits written by Andra Knight-Bowman and published by Martingale. This book was released on 2011-05-17 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Anyone who loves to knit--but doesn't love the finishing--can now enjoy all the fun parts and escape the tedium. Discover stylish projects cleverly designed for knitting either all in one piece or in sections added on by simply picking up stitches. Enjoy 19 flattering women's garments in sizes from Small to 2XL Find everything from a sassy sleeveless dress to cardigans, pullovers, and vests Use a variety of stitches and techniques, including cables, textured knitting, colorwork, and entrelac
Download or read book The Knitter s Handy Book of Sweater Patterns written by Ann Budd and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2004-09-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Saturday Sweaters written by Doreen L. Marquart and published by Martingale. This book was released on 2005-09-01 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Make the leap from knitting basic scarves to creating striking sweaters! These trouble-free designs are simple to knit. And with their cozy, built-in comfort, they're the sweaters you'll reach for first, day in and day out. Knit up a dozen sweaters that spotlight figure-flattering silhouettes and easy stitches Choose from a tunic, a cardigan, pullovers, jackets, and more Get just the right fit with multisized patterns; finished chest measurements range from 33" to 60"
Download or read book I Can t Believe I m Knitting written by Leisure Arts and published by Leisure Arts. This book was released on 2006-11 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides instructions on creating a variety of sweaters, socks, dishcloths, and mittens, with advice on knitting techniques, yarn, and embellishments.
Download or read book More Modern Top Down Knitting written by Kristina McGowan and published by Harry N. Abrams. This book was released on 2013-11-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kristina McGowan offers a diverse, much-anticipated follow-up to the bestselling Modern Top-Down Knitting, based on all twelve of knitting icon Barbara Walker's top-down constructions.
Download or read book Custom Knits written by Wendy Bernard and published by Harry N. Abrams. This book was released on 2008-09-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The creator of the popular blog Knit and Tonic introduces twenty-five original designs for sweaters of all kinds, along with variations of each pattern that allow the knitter to make easy alterations to suit individual body type and style preferences, and offers detailed instructions for easy-to-understand techniques for customizing patterns and improvising along the way.
Download or read book Seamless Knitting from the Top Down written by Beth Macintosh and published by . This book was released on 1983 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Finish Free Knits written by Kristen TenDyke and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2013-01-20 with total page 449 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Imagine knitting a beautiful sweater without the stressful obstacles of sewing, seaming, and grafting. Welcome to Knitwear designer Kristen TenDyke's world of Finish-Free Knits! While exploring these 20 designs, you will discover stitch-free solutions to previously frustrating obstacles needed to finish a design. Kristen will teach you to knit sweaters with no assembly required. Through clever planning and some simple techniques, the projects in Finish-Free Knits are shaped and joined during knitting--without sacrificing the pockets, buttonbands, shaped collars, and more that is accomplished in most designs by sewing together separate pieces. In addition, learn how to shape armholes, join pieces as you go, use short-rows for shaping, and more. Once these stress-free finishing techniques are learned, you will enjoy the freedom to apply variations of each method in projects beyond the book. With Finish-Free Knits you can avoid the dreaded "Some Assembly Required" phrase forever.
Download or read book Top Down Knit Sweaters written by Corrina Ferguson and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Scrumptious texture, winding cables, and mesmerizing colorwork will take your knitwear wardrobe to the next level. All pieces are designed to go from office to errands to weekends. From textured pullover to cabled raglan to wrap-front cardigan, the 16 designs in this book will take you anywhere you want to go. Corrina offers helpful tips for knitting top down, and a guide for finding your best fit from the extended size range options from XS to XXL.
Download or read book Strange Brew written by Alexa Ludeman and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you are casting on one of the 8 sweater designs, or using the recipe pattern to create a colourful yoke sweater of your own, it's an adventure either way! Come along with us as we play with colour and pattern, creating beautiful sweaters and accessories. In order to add yet another element of adventure, we went to amazing Iceland to photograph all of the pieces in this book. Join us as we take a trip full of colourwork fun and Icelandic adventure.
Download or read book Top Down Knit Sweaters written by Corrina Ferguson and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2019-10-16 with total page 121 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Scrumptious texture, winding cables, and mesmerizing colorwork will take your knitwear wardrobe to the next level of fashion. All of these pieces are designed to go from office to errands to weekends. They are polished yet comfortable, closet staples with interesting details that will make you feel well-dressed every time you put one on. From textured pullover to cabled raglan to wrap-front cardigan, the 16 designs in this book will take you anywhere you want to go. Knitting sweaters from the top down offers many advantages knitters appreciate, not the least of which is that it minimizes the amount of seaming you have to do to finish your sweater. It also allows more easy options for customization in the yoke, raglan placement, overall length, and armhole length. Since you can try your sweater on as you go, you can make sure that you are working to the exact fit you desire. Helpful tips for knitting top down Sizes from XS to XXL Guide to finding your best fit 16 patterns for pullovers and cardigans
