Knitters Handy Book Of Sweater Patterns The

Download or read book The Knitter's Handy Book of Patterns written by Ann Budd and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2002-06-14 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offering charts and plans for making infant- through adult-sized projects, this unique book provides knitters with a complete resource of more than 350 patterns for caps, tams, scarves, vests, sweaters, mittens, gloves, and socks that are written for multiple gauges to accommodate all weights of yarn from bulky to fingering. Also included are the basics of pattern design and alteration to allow for the addition of different types of texture and color patterns or the modification of existing patterns to accommodate more gauges. Patterns are also accompanied by an assortment of ideas for edgings and finishes, further expanding design options.