You Can Knit That: Foolproof Instructions for Fabulous Sweaters - Softcover

Herzog, Amy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1419722476 ISBN 13: 9781419722479

Publisher: Abrams, 2016

Synopsis

When knitting superstar Amy Herzog gets complimented on her hand-knit sweaters, the compliments are often followed by “but I could never knit that.” Now, you can! You Can Knit That is a clear, simple reference book and pattern collection that gives knitters the sweater-making confidence they need. Whether you’re knitting a sweater for the first time or seeking to expand your skills to knit sweaters in styles you've never tried before, this essential guide starts with basic sweater know-how, and moves into instructions for knitting six must-have sweater styles―vests, integrated sleeves, drop shoulders, raglans, yokes and set-in sleeves. Each chapter offers a less intimidating “mini” sweater sized for a child and a selection of adult women’s patterns in 12 sizes―24 sweater patterns in all, each building on the next, to ensure success with even the most complicated construction.

About this title

About the Author

Amy Herzog is the author of Knit Wear Love and Knit to Flatter and the creator of the Fit to Flatter online series. She teaches courses on Craftsy and in yarn shops countrywide and her sweater designs have been featured in Twist Collective, Knitscene, Interweave Knits, Knitty and more.

From the Back Cover

When knitting superstar Amy Herzog gets complimented on her hand-knit sweaters, the compliments are often followed by “but I could never knit that.” Now, you can! You Can Knit That is a clear, simple reference book and pattern collection that gives knitters the sweater-making confidence they need. Whether you’re knitting a sweater for the first time or seeking to expand your skills to knit sweaters in styles you’ve never tried before, this essential guide starts with basic sweater know-how and moves into instructions for knitting six must-have sweater styles―vests, all-in-one construction, drop shoulders, raglans, yokes, and set-in sleeves. Each chapter offers a less-intimidating “mini” sweater sized for a child and a selection of adult women’s patterns in 12 sizes―24 sweater patterns in all, each building on the next, to ensure success with even the most complicated sweaters.

Edition details

• Publisher: Abrams
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1419722476
• ISBN 13: 9781419722479
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 176