The Knitter's Handy Book of Patterns by Ann Budd

I give it 5 out of 5 stars as a beginner design book and a beginner sweater book. There are many full color photos and each pattern sample is photographed on a model. There's also a pocket in the back where presumably you would keep notes. The Knitter's Handy Book of Sweater Patterns: Basic Designs in Multiple Sizes and Gauges 4. It is a hardcover, spiral-bound book so it lays flat, and it includes an elastic marker to keep your place. Knitters Handy Book Of Patterns: Basic Designs in Multiple Sizes and Gauges (Interweave) by Budd, Ann at .uk - ISBN 10: 1931499047 - ISBN 13: 9781931499040 - Interweave. But there is also design advice sprinkled throughout. It talks you through the number of stitches to cast on, when to shape armholes, sleeves, etc. This book seems like the intermediary between following patterns and completely creating your own designs. This sequel to the phenomenal best seller The Knitters Handy Book of Patterns, presents easy-to-follow charted instructions for eighteen sweaters, three in.

There are some additional patterns ('copy cats') in each chapter.

She is also the author of Getting Started. There are also tips for several variations of ribbing, necklines, edgings, and waist shaping throughout the book. Ann Budd is the best-selling author of The Knitters Handy Book of Patterns and The Knitters Handy Book of Sweater Patterns. Each design includes guidelines for creating that style of sweater in child and adult sizes based on a stockinette gauge of 3-7 stitches/inch, and a cardigan variation. The designs included are Drop-Shoulder Sweaters, Modified Drop-Shoulder Sweaters, Set-In Sleeve Sweaters, Saddle-Shoulder Sweaters, Raglan Sweaters, and Seamless Yoke Sweaters. The subtitle of this book is 'Basic Designs in Multiple Sizes and Gauges.' It's basically a sweater recipe book. Ann Budd's book provides a lot of background detail that would benefit a beginner to sweater making, whether you choose to follow one of the patterns or design your own sweater using the 'formulas.' This is my favorite beginner-friendly book to indoctrinate you into the sweater culture. Making sweaters seems to be a requisite part of the 'being a knitter' package.

The Knitter's Handy Book of Patterns by Ann Budd