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It's not often that we'd suggest this might be the only pattern book you'll ever need but, flicking through it, we're tempted! Ann Budd's masterpiece, published in 2004 as a follow-up to the best-selling The Knitter's Handy Book of Patterns, presents easy-to-follow charted instructions for eighteen jumpers, three in each of the six most popular constructions - drop shoulder, modified drop shoulder, raglan and seamless yoke. What's more, each style is provided in 15 sizes and in five different tensions. Add the fact that there are numerous variations to play with, and you've got more than 1500 design options! All this means that, not only is this book a definitive resource for knitting all kinds of jumpers, it's also a fantastic starting point for designing. It gives you classic wardrobe staples and then invites you to add your own imagination to create new variations. The handy 'Expanding your options' section encourages you to experiment, explaining how to make adjustments for body or sleeve length, for different tensions and for knitting in the round, as well as showing how to add stitch or colour patterns. It may not be the last pattern book you buy but, armed with this book and a little imagination, you'll have enough jumper designs to last a lifetime.-The Knitter
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Both a pattern book and a reference book, The Knitter's Handy Book of Sweater Patterns has been 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 design ideas. This sequel to the phenomenal best seller The Knitter's Handy Book of Patterns, presents easy-to-follow charted instructions for eighteen sweaters, three in each of the six most popular sweater constructions: drop shoulder, modified drop shoulder, set-in sleeve, saddle shoulder, raglan, and seamless yoke. Each style is provided in fifteen sizes (in two-inch graduations) from a 26-inch chest circumference for a two-year-old child to a 54-inch chest circumference for a large adult. Each size is further divided into six possible gauges: 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 stitches per inch. If you're counting, that's 75 options for each of the six styles, or 450 patterns in all (all with yarn yardage estimates). Add the cardigan and neckline variations, and you've got more than 1,000 patterns! Even more variations are possible by adding different neck finishes, edgings, waist shapings, and color or stitch patterns. Detailed diagrams for finished dimensions are included, along with a glossary of techniques and a chapter on design considerations. If knitting sweaters is your passion, look no further - this book is your definitive resource.
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117 of 117 people found the following review helpful
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This book has finally given me the confidence to have a go at designing my own knitwear. Although it looks confusing initially, with pages of number tables, once I'd read through the 'user guide', it all came clear and is so easy to use. I've already started my first cardigan using the guidelines in this book, and it's looking good!
You just swatch in your chosen yarn until you get an even number of stitches to the inch, choose your basic style (mostly based on sleeve type - drop shoulder, set in, fully shaped, raglan, circular yoke) and size, and you're off. There are also instructions on how to work out patterns if you've got fractions of stitches to the inch and want to stick with that stitch tension.
I'd recommend this to anyone who is confident with knitting techniques, but who might want a bit of help in the design department.
91 of 91 people found the following review helpful
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This is the book that I should have bought years ago. It's perfect for anyone, whether a new or seasoned knitter. The basic sweaters are all stocking stitch, so anyone can knit them, or add your own stitch patterns. With the choice of sleeves, neck styles and any yarn you fancy, this book is indispensible. And best of all - the charts are sized up to 54" so unlike certain similar books, it caters for those knitters who aren't a perfect size 10.
74 of 74 people found the following review helpful
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I am just finishing up a sweater made with this book. Rather than finding a pattern I like and then having to buy the yarn specified for that pattern, this book allows you to pick a yarn you love, and then design your sweater or cardigan around it. I've been knitting for years, but this is the first time I've tried to "design". It's been a learning experience, and it's been great, and I couldn't have done it without this book. If you're a bit of a nervous knitter, this book with give you the confidence to try revising a pattern on your own to achieve what you want.
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The book of sweater patterns by Ann Bud
This book is beatifully ilustrated and there are some lovly patterns in it.I have found it hard to understand which wool to use [DK etc] I hav`nt made anything from it yet.
Published 4 months ago by Peter E. Weller
the first step to designing your own patterns
This book works on the principle of knitting a square in your given yarn, working out how many stitches to the inch & then taking a generic pattern & making a jumper that would fit... Read more
Published 5 months ago by azza
Brilliant
A real Money saver, rather than having to buy dozens of patterns all there in one book, fantastic. Now I actually understand the way American patterns are written I think it makes... Read more
Published 7 months ago by T. PLUMLEY
Every sweater pattern you'll ever need
This was bought after an extremely costly error: a pattern for a pullover in an extremely expensive luxury yarn that ended up being badly fitting in every conceivable way. Read more
Published 13 months ago by little sheepish
excellent source book
Again an excellent book by ann budd, i also have the hat/ glove etc book. Both excellent books to use again & again.
Published 15 months ago by S. Townsend
The Knitter's Handy Book of Sweater Patterns
This is an excellent book for anyone who is keen to break free from patterns but who needs a helping hand. Read more
Published 16 months ago by CK
Another Rave Review
I owned this book for several months before getting up the nerve to try it. I've only been knitting for a little over a year, and have made a few sweaters from patterns. Read more
Published 17 months ago by K. Odell
Not for the New Knitter
I bought this book because I wanted to get back into knitting after a long absence. If you are new to knitting this is not the book for you. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Jean the Bean
el crafter
Excellent book for knitting the sweater you want instead of whats available to the mass market. Helps you get the correct size too.
Published 17 months ago by el crafter
Never waste wool again
This book is a real find and invaluable for anyone who, like me, has sudddenly discovered a forgotten collection of knitting wool of all weights, but minus any patterns. Read more
Published 17 months ago by D. Wilson
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