The Knitter's Handy Book of Sweater Patterns: Basic Designs in Multiple Sizes & Gauges (edition 2004)

by Ann Budd

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Created for knitters who want standard sweater patterns in a variety of sizes and gauges, as well as those who want a template from which to develop their own designs, this book provides easy-to-follow charted instructions for 18 sweaters, three in each of the six most popular sweaters constructions. Each style is then provided in 15 sizes ranging from toddler to large adult, then further divided into six possible gauges: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 stitches per inch combining for 90 options for each of the six styles, or 540 patterns in all. The cardigan and neckline variations make for more than 1,000 patterns. Detailed schematics for finished dimensions are included, along with a glossary of techniques and a chapter on design considerations. This is a definitive resource for the passionate sweater knitter.… (more)

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Here's a Friends-of-the-Library score, sure to be of benefit as I gain knitting proficiency.

Cynthia_Parkhill | Nov 24, 2018 |

This book allows you to create a completely custom sweater - all you do is plug in your measurements, then choose the details - stitch patterns, shoulders, neck opening, sleeve length - and the math is already done. Helpfully, the book comes in a hardback, spiral-bound format that makes it easy to lay flat. (

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391 | Dec 23, 2008 |

great resource

alpolcyn | Dec 11, 2007 |

I love this compendium of patterns. In essence, you have the tool here to make any sweater you can imagine in any of several styles--blocky, set-in sleeve, saddle-shouldered, round-yoked, neck-down raglan. Combined with Nicky Epstein's Knitting Beyond the Edge, this book could constitute a complete pattern library. While it can be confusing to use the charts jumping from point to point (I personally recommend copying the pages you need each time and highlighting the correct counts and sizing information so as to avoid critical mistakes), the method of swatching, using formula, and creating your own masterpiece is irresistable to the creative knitter. (

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LeesyLou | Dec 10, 2007 |

This is a must have for sweater knitters. I am a plus size and this is going to be a life saver. I could not wait to buy it. I can't tell you how many times I checked it out of the library. If you have ever wanted to design your own sweaters this could be a great starting point. (

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Author name	Role	Type of author	Work?	Status
Ann Budd	—	primary author	all editions	calculated
Ford, Gayle	Illustrator	secondary author	all editions	confirmed
Radford, Leigh	Designer	secondary author	all editions	confirmed
Swanson, Ann	Illustrator	secondary author	all editions	confirmed

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Created for knitters who want standard sweater patterns in a variety of sizes and gauges, as well as those who want a template from which to develop their own designs, this book provides easy-to-follow charted instructions for 18 sweaters, three in each of the six most popular sweaters constructions. Each style is then provided in 15 sizes ranging from toddler to large adult, then further divided into six possible gauges: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 stitches per inch combining for 90 options for each of the six styles, or 540 patterns in all. The cardigan and neckline variations make for more than 1,000 patterns. Detailed schematics for finished dimensions are included, along with a glossary of techniques and a chapter on design considerations. This is a definitive resource for the passionate sweater knitter.

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