Sweater Success From Cast-on to Closet, Learn to Fearlessly Knit Pullovers & Cardigans

by Miyagishima, Chantal

• ISBN13: 9780760396995
• ISBN10: 076039699X
• eBook ISBN(s): 9780760397008
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2025-11-04
• Publisher: Quarry Books
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Summary

From cast-on to the best sweater in your closet, learn to knit sweaters that you love with Knitatude in Sweater Success.

This ultimate knitting guide is designed to take you from casting on to completing your very own handmade wardrobe. Within its pages, author Chantal Miyagishima (@Knitatude) shares her expert advice and practical guidance so you can create beautiful, perfectly fitted sweaters with ease—even if you’re new to sweater knitting.

Packed with tips and tricks for everything from choosing the right yarn to adjusting your gauge, Sweater Success ensures that your sweaters turn out exactly how you want them to. With six beginner-friendly patterns and detailed guidance on customization, you’ll be able to knit pullovers and cardigans that reflect your unique style. Chantal’s friendly, down-to-earth approach makes this book the perfect companion for anyone ready to master sweater knitting.

Inside you’ll find:

• Comprehensive instructions for sweater knitting: Learn how to choose fibers, swatch for gauge, and block your garments for a perfect finish.
• Six stylish patterns with expert guidance throughout: Knit beautiful pullovers and cardigans with confidence.
• Customization tips and techniques: Adjust other patterns to create garments that fit your body perfectly.
• Care and storage advice: Keep your handmade knits looking great for years to come with Chantal’s expert care tips.

Whether you’re knitting your first sweater or adding new pieces to your handmade wardrobe, Sweater Success gives you the tools to create cozy, stylish knitwear you’ll love to wear.

The Stitching Success series is for makers ready to take the next step in their craft. You've made a few scarves, maybe a hat, but you want to make more. These books walk you step by step through the process of going beyond the basics, with authors who feel like your new best fiber friend. By the end of the book, you'll be able to confidently make garments and accessories you love! Also available from the series: Sock Knitting Success.

Author Biography

Chantal Miyagishima is a self-taught knitter and the creative force behind @Knitatude, a popular brand known for its approachable and stylish knitting patterns. Based in Calgary, Alberta, Chantal has built a community of over 230K Instagram followers who tune in for her fun, down-to-earth approach to knitting. She’s been featured as an instructor in Knit Stars Season 9 and regularly shares her love for knitting through tutorials, workshops, and digital content. In Sweater Success, Chantal empowers knitters of all skill levels to craft their own handmade wardrobes, combining her passion for fashion and functional knits.

Table of Contents

Contents

Welcome & Hi!
Knitting Your First Sweater

Chapter One: Basic Garment Constructions & Styles
Chapter Two: Easing into Ease
Chapter Three: Finding Your Size
Chapter Four: Picking Your Materials
Chapter Five: Gauge Swatching
Chapter Six: How to Read a Pattern
Chapter Seven: Learn How to Modify
Chapter Eight: Blocking Your Sweater
Chapter Nine: Washing, Storage & Aftercare
Chapter Ten: Sweaters to Knit

About the Author
Index