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

by Sharon Turner

• ISBN13: 9780470121856
• ISBN10: 0470121858
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2007-04-01
• 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

Table of Contents

Getting Started Designing Knits

Using the Master Patterns

Choosing the Right Yarn

Check Your Gauge

Scarves and Shawls

Scarf Styles

Scarf: Master Pattern

Shawl Shapes

Rectangular Shawl: Master Pattern

Triangular Shawl: Master Patterns

Make a Shawl into a Poncho

Hats

Hat Styles

Hat: Master Pattern

Finishes for the Top

Tutorial: Knitting in the Round on Double-Pointed Needles

Bags

Bag Designs

Rectangular Bag: Master Pattern

Round Bag: Master Pattern

Create Handles

Line a Knitted Bag

Felting

Tutorial: Felted Bag

Socks

Things to Consider Before Knitting Socks

Socks: Master Pattern

Tutorial: Toe-Up Sock Pattern

Mittens, Gloves, and Hand Warmers

Mitten and Glove Styles

Mittens and Gloves: Master Pattern

Hand Warmers: Master Pattern

Vests

Vest Styles

Vest: Master Pattern

More Vest Ideas

Tutorial: Vest Variation

Sweaters

Sweater Styles

Assembling a Sweater

Sweater: Master Pattern

Tutorial: Sweater Variation

Altering the Master Patterns

Adjusting a Design to Suit Your Taste

Working with Stitch Patterns

Adding Color

Changing the Body Shape

Altering Sleeves

Designing Your Own Knits

Looking for Inspiration

Choosing the Right Style

Designing in Color

Perfecting the Fit

Doing the Math

Determining Yarn Yardage

Techniques and Embellishments

Reference Materials

Index

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