Fiber and yarn enthusiasts nationwide will celebrate Ann Budd’s up to date addition to The Knitter’s Handy Book series. Answering to a growing interest in knitting sweaters from the top down and knitting seamless sweaters that require little finishing, this handy book offers instructions for knitting five basic sweater types: circular yoke, raglan, modified-drop shoulder, set-in sleeve, and saddle shoulder. Patterns are offered in more than one sizes and yarn gauges and for a broad age group.

Following the basics for every of the five sweater types are three diverse patterns from top designers that illustrate one of the many ways that instructions can be utilized as springboards for creative expression, including color, texture, and shaping variations.

Also included for intermediate to advanced knitters are personal design touches, detailed charts, clear instruction, and quick how you can expand knitting possibilities and take care of creative originality. A key reference for knitters of all skill levels, that is the new very important knitting resource in your bookshelf.