PULLOVERS & HATS SOLID COLORS, FAIR ISLE DESIGNS AND
TEXTURES
Patterns allow for various sizes and sleeve length.
Basic information on yarns colors, weight, fiber content and types of needles.
Instructions on how to read and follow a pattern.
Graph paper and guidelines for developing one's own patterns, and other practical tips.
Glossary, Abbreviations, Index.
12 national supply sources with address, phone number, web site, and email address.
Author provides her address and email and will answer general or technical questions.
Mary Goodwin has knit over 2000 sweaters and beautiful seamless raglans are everyone's favorite.
TABLE OF CONTENTS: Introduction, Notes on Patterns, Abbreviations, Yarn, Yardage Chart,
Yarn Gauge, Needle Conversion, Gauge, Needles, Casting On, Increase Stitch, Adding Colors,
Stripeless Stripe, Markers, Sizing, Ribbing, Short Rows, Button bands, Binding off, Blocking.
Patterns
1. Homespun Cardigan knit with soft bulky yarn, simple and warm.
2. Ring Around the Cardigan Rolled edge with a checkered ring around the neck in contrasting
colors.
3. ZigZag Two colors knit alternatively in the yoke and cuffs.
4. Wacky Waves Bright stripes on a dark background with increases and decreases for wave
appearance.
5. Little Fair Isle Hood Fair isle band through the front of this pullover, topped with a hood.
6. Bright Heart Sweater and matching hat with bright motifs on a dark background sweater.
7. Crayon Bright bold elongated colors intermixed in the yoke of this pullover.
8. Circumnavigate A solid knit pullover with a fair isle band through the middle of the body
and sleeves.
9. YumYum Greens A base of a tan sweater topped with different shades of green and yellow.
10. Rapunzel A solid colored pullover with cables flowing from the neck down, embroidered
with small flowers on the front.
11. Strawberry Twist A solid colored pullover, knit with twists and yarn overs for a textured
sweater
Design Challenge
Stitch Glossary
Yarn Sources
Index
I explain various techniques and the reason and explanation for the different needles. I also provide helpful tips, a stitch glossary, and a design section with ideas for designing your own motifs, plus a sample of knitting graph paper for you to use. The patterns I enjoy knitting the most are the top down seamless raglan, which I worked and changed until I had the proportions just right. It is like magic cast on so many, work the neck ribbing, divide for sleeves, front and back, and viola, a sweater. The pattern seemed to work for any size sweater knit the yoke longer and the sweater is larger. Once you have the process down, I encourage you to use the basic sweater and try designing for yourself. Branch out and change colors, designs, add stripes or textures and create your own original sweater.
