Amy Herzog's ultimate sweater book : the essential guide for adventurous knitters / Amy Herzog ; photography by Burcu Avsar.
Material type: TextCopyright date: ©2018Publisher: New York : Abrams, 2018Description: 191 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cmContent type:- text
- unmediated
- volume
- 9781419726705
- 1419726706
- Ultimate sweater book
- Ultimate sweater book
Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Adult Book | Main Library | NonFiction | 746.432 H582 | Available | 33111009311586 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
A full-color comprehensive guide to knitting sweaters and designing and modifying sweater patterns, by Amy Herzog, the author of You Can Knit That , Knit to Flatter , and Knit Wear Love .
Yarn and fiber enthusiasts everywhere will celebrate this fully illustrated guide to knitting sweaters, starting with instructions for four basic sweater types: yoke, raglan, drop shoulder, and set-in sleeve. Patterns are offered in multiple sizes and yarn gauges for broad appeal. Following the basics for each of the four sweater types are a diverse range of customizing options: how to add a hood, cowl neck, turtleneck, pockets, and zip or cardigan front, just to name a few. This is the sweater book that every knitter has been waiting for. Designs include: Baxter Turtleneck Quiet Moment Cardigan Meadowlark Cowl Spring Rain Tee Campfire Cardigan Jump Shot Hoodie And more! Amy writes, "Once you've fully embraced the sweater, you need a reference guide. One that is written in clear terms, with an index, so you can quickly look up this month's burning sweater question and get knitting. My Ultimate Sweater Book is that reference guide. My goal is the same as ever--to help you create garments that are the best clothes you've ever worn."
Amy's clear instruction and expert tips expand the many knitting possibilities, creating the essential knitting resource for knitters everywhere. If you want to knit the perfect sweater for yourself, a friend, or a family member, Amy's book is one you should have at your fingertips, next to your needles and yarn.
Includes bibliographical references (page 186) and index.
part 1. Basics: Sweater basics, measurements, and ease ; Drop shoulder sweaters ; Raglan sweaters ; Yoke sweaters ; Set-in-sleeve sweaters -- part 2. Adjustments: Working with traditional patterns ; Working with the sweater body ; Working with the sweater sleeve ; Working with basic neck shaping -- part 3. Embellishments: Fabric : yarns, fibers, and stitch patterning ; Edges : shaping, trimming, and adorning ; Design goodies : cardigan closures, pockets, and necklines -- part 4. The garments: Baxter turtleneck ; Fiddler's reach cardigan ; Meadowbrook cowl ; Jump shot hoodie ; Quiet moment cardigan ; Constellation tunic ; Spring rain tee ; Campfire cardigan.
"Yarn and fiber enthusiasts everywhere will celebrate the latest addition to Amy Herzog's beloved knitting series (which includes You Can Knit That, Knit to Flatter, and Knit Wear Love). This essential guide details every aspect of sweater knitting, starting with instructions for four basic sweater types: yoke, raglan, drop shoulder, and set-in sleeve. Patterns are offered in multiple sizes and yarn gauges for broad appeal. Following the basics for each of the four sweater types are a diverse range of customizing options, including how to add a hood, cowl neck, turtleneck, pockets, and zip or cardigan front, just to name a few. Amy's clear instruction and expert tips expand the many knitting possibilities, creating the essential knitting resource for knitters everywhere."--Publisher.