Knitting the Perfect Fit: Essential Fully Fashioned Shaping Techniques for Designer Results

Leapman, Melissa

ISBN 10: 0307586642 / ISBN 13: 9780307586643

Published by Potter Craft, 2012

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Synopsis:

How do you take your knitted garments from boxy to polished and precisely fitted? Fully Fashioned Shaping Techniques is an invaluable guide for anyone interested in learning and perfecting shaping details in their knitting. Acclaimed designer and teacher Melissa Leapman distills one of her most in-demand workshops into an authoritative guide that will help knitters understand how designer details and shaping actually work. From a variety of necklines and arm details to different trompe l'oeil shaping techniques that offer a more slimming and flattering look to any garment no matter your body type, this is the first book that truly delves deeply into easily mastered techniques that knitters can use to adapt and customize any project. Each technique is thoroughly explained with tips and exercised and then showcased in 21 appealing projects that allow knitters to practise their new skills.

About the Author: Melissa Leapman is a widely published knitwear designer whose patterns have appeared in every premier needlework publications in America. Leapman is the author of several books, including Cables Untangled Color Knitting the Easy Way, Mastering Color Knittng and Stashbuster Knits.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Knitting the Perfect Fit: Essential Fully ...
Publisher: Potter Craft
Publication Date: 2012
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Very Good