by Lisa Shroyer (Author)
Knitting Plus explores five basic pullover and cardigan sweater construction styles, including drop-shoulder, set-in, raglan sleeves, and seamless yoke and dolman. First, each specific sweater element is explained in detail, along with guides to body and sweater measurements and key tips for plus-size knitting. Included throughout are simple versions of each construction type as easy-to-reference templates to facilitate quick and simple alterations and adaptations for custom fit.
An invaluable reference about fit and shape, Knitting Plus includes fifteen irresistible designs by a variety of knitwear designers, including Mandy Moore, Lisa R. Myers, Lou Schiela, Katya Wilsher, and Kathy Zimmermann, as well as Shroyer's own designs. Each pattern offers a broad range of sizes and instructions for bust sizes from about 44 to 56 inches. Packed with useful information and ready-to-knit patterns, Knitting Plus is the go-to technique and design reference for plus-size knitting.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 176
Publisher: Interweave Press Inc
Published: 31 May 2011
ISBN 10: 159668237X
ISBN 13: 9781596682375
Every plus-size woman has probably looked at an array of knitting books and wished the patterns could be converted for someone of her size. Well, the patterns in this book are so attractive that the plus-size ladies' skinnier sisters might wish for the same thing. With clear instructions and crisp color photographs showing the sweaters from different angles, this volume will fill a need on many knitting shelves. - Booklist
It's refreshing to find a book which not only addresses plus-sized designs (there are others, but not many), but which also deals with the extra information you need to consider to fit a plus-sized sweater. - Knitting Scholar
Now we're talking, Interweave. Bring on the designs for the big girls! - Knitting at Large blog
It's fantastic - I Knit London
This book features excellent writing, solid information, and great-looking projects. - Knit n' Style
This fantastic offering belongs on your bookshelf right next to the Big Girl Knits books and the Curvy Knits ones, too. - Knitting at Large blog
I'll start by talking about the patterns in this book, since that's what so many plus sized knitters are looking for. They are good, wearable, and just enough of traditional basics to appeal to a wide variety of knitters and shapes of plus sizes - you will absolutely find something you will wear and look good in. - Knitty.com
This is the collection that style-conscious plus-size knitters have been waiting for--beautiful patterns plus essential information on fit. - Library Journal
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