$25.95
Paperback
Earn 130 plum® points
Buy Online
Find In Store
Not sold in stores
Prices and offers may vary in store
about
Stitching a sweater is a rite of passage for knitters. It means your skills are advanced enough that you can read and follow a pattern, understand the shaping and sizing involved, and have the stamina to actually finish the project. But finding sweater patterns that aren''t boxy, ugly, or outdated can be a challenge, and even then, the directions are often so complicated and confusing knitters don''t even want to cast on. Idiot''s Guides: Knitting Sweaters is a clear and colorful guide that offers 20 chic and stylish patterns for knitting pullovers, cardigans, shrugs, and more, all featuring easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions and hundreds of inspirational color photos. In it, you get:
• 20 stylish sweater patterns for various skill levels, from newer knitters to more experienced stitchers.• Tips for understanding yarn weights, choosing the best yarn for a sweater, and calculating how much is needed.
• Easy advice on shaping and sizing for the most figure-flattering finished sweaters.
• Pointers on casting on, binding off, assembly, and finishing techniques.
• Lessons on stitching sleeves, necklines, collars, hoods, pockets, and more.
• Guidance on reading charts, understanding gauge, and avoiding common pitfalls.
• Adorable sweater patterns for babies, toddlers, and children.
• Fun and funky, sophisticated, and cozy classic sweaters for women.
• Masculine patterns for pullovers and jackets for men.
Title:Knitting Sweaters
Format:Paperback
Product dimensions:240 pages, 9.25 X 7.75 X 0.56 in
Shipping dimensions:240 pages, 9.25 X 7.75 X 0.56 in
Published:September 1, 2015
Publisher:DK
Language:English
Appropriate for ages:All ages
ISBN - 13:9781615648320