Teach Yourself VISUALLY Knitting Design Working from a Master Pattern to Fashion Your Own Knits

by Turner, Sharon

• ISBN13: 9780470068175
• ISBN10: 0470068175
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-01-30
• Publisher: Visual

Summary

There are lots of stylish knitting patterns out there, but sometimes you want to do your own thing. Maybe you've found a yarn that would make a beautiful hat, and all you need are basic directions for shaping. Or maybe you've had your eye on a cute sweater in a store window and know that you can make a better version yourself-if you could only figure out the measurements. This handy guide demystifies all that knitting math and shows you how to knit custom-fitted, one-of-a-kind fashions that express your style. Master patterns for hats, sweaters, scarves, shawls, bags, mittens, vests, and socks lay out the basic construction for each item in a range of sizes; you choose the yarn and decide which modifications and customizations you want to make. Precise master patterns show you all the steps involved in constructing handknits Master patterns give instructions for multiple sizes and gauges A number of shaping, edgings, and stitch patterns accompany each master pattern Helpful tips provide additional guidance Tables take the work out of knitting math Step-by-step instructions accompany each photo Color photos, illustrations, and diagrams demonstrate important concepts

Author Biography

SHARON TURNER, author of Teach Yourself VISUALLY Knitting and Monkeysuits, designs some of the most vibrant and imaginative knitwear available today. She sells her patterns and kits through yarn stores and online at Monkeysuits.com.

Table of Contents

Getting Started Designing Knits
Using the Master Patterns	p. 4
Choosing the Right Yarn	p. 6
Check Your Gauge	p. 8
Scarves and Shawls
Scarf Styles	p. 12
Scarf: Master Pattern	p. 13
Shawl Shapes	p. 16
Rectangular Shawl: Master Pattern	p. 17
Triangular Shawl: Master Patterns	p. 23
Make a Shawl into a Poncho	p. 28
Hats
Hat Styles	p. 32
Hat: Master Pattern	p. 34
Finishes for the Top	p. 42
Tutorial: Knitting in the Round on Double-Pointed Needles	p. 44
Bags
Bag Designs	p. 48
Rectangular Bag: Master Pattern	p. 50
Round Bag: Master Pattern	p. 55
Create Handles	p. 60
Line a Knitted Bag	p. 64
Felting	p. 66
Tutorial: Felted Bag	p. 68
Socks
Things to Consider Before Knitting Socks	p. 76
Socks: Master Pattern	p. 78
Tutorial: Toe-Up Sock Pattern	p. 89
Mittens, Gloves, and Hand Warmers
Mitten and Glove Styles	p. 94
Mittens and Gloves: Master Pattern	p. 96
Hand Warmers: Master Pattern	p. 115
Vests
Vest Styles	p. 124
Vest: Master Pattern	p. 126
More Vest Ideas	p. 149
Tutorial: Vest Variation	p. 151
Sweaters
Sweater Styles	p. 162
Assembling a Sweater	p. 163
Sweater: Master Pattern	p. 164
Tutorial: Sweater Variation	p. 211
Altering the Master Patterns
Adjusting a Design to Suit Your Taste	p. 218
Working with Stitch Patterns	p. 220
Adding Color	p. 222
Changing the Body Shape	p. 224
Altering Sleeves	p. 226
Designing Your Own Knits
Looking for Inspiration	p. 230
Choosing the Right Style	p. 231
Designing in Color	p. 232
Perfecting the Fit	p. 236
Doing the Math	p. 238
Determining Yarn Yardage	p. 240
Techniques and Embellishments	p. 242
Reference Materials	p. 276
Index	p. 288
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