Knitting Plus: Mastering Fit + Plus-Size Style + 15 Projects
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Authors: |
Shroyer, Lisa |
Publisher: |
Penguin Publishing Group |
BISAC/Subject: |
DES005000, CRA015000, ART028000 |
ISBN: |
9781620331767, Related ISBNs: 159668237X, 1620331764, 9781596682375, 9781620331767 |
Classification: |
Non-Fiction |
Number of pages: |
176, |
Audience: |
General/trade |
Synopsis: Design + knit sweaters that fit + flatter!
Knitting Plus is the must-have manual for plus-sized sweater construction and knitwear design. With this helpful guide, you'll learn how to design wearable, tailor-made sweaters.
With Knitting Plus, you'll explore basic pullover and cardigan sweater construction styles from raglans and set-in sleeves to drop shoulders, seamless yokes, and dolmans. Knitting Plus explains each specific sweater element and then offers key tips for plus-sized knitting. Included throughout are simple versions of each construction type as easy-to-reference templates so you can quickly adapt and alter each sweater for a custom fit.
An invaluable reference about fit and shape, Knitting Plus includes 18 irresistible designs by a variety of designers including Mandy Moore, Lisa R. Myers, Lou Schiela, Katya Wilsher, and Kathy Zimmerman, as well as Lisa's designs. Each pattern offers a broad range of sizes and instructions for bust sizes from about 44 to 56 inches. Packed with design information and ready-to-knit patterns, Knitting Plus is your go-to technique and design reference for customizing patterns to fit all sizes.
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