Teach Yourself Visually Knitting Design: Working from a Master Pattern to Fashion Your Own Knits (Teach Yourself Visually)

Description

There are lots of stylish knitting patterns out there, butsometimes you want to do your own thing. Maybe you've found a yarnthat would make a beautiful hat, and all you need are basicdirections for shaping. Or maybe you've had your eye on a cutesweater in a store window and know that you can make a betterversion yourself—if you could only figure out themeasurements. This handy guide demystifies all that knitting mathand shows you how to knit custom-fitted, one-of-a-kind fashionsthat express your style. Master patterns for hats, sweaters,scarves, shawls, bags, mittens, vests, and socks lay out the basicconstruction for each item in a range of sizes; you choose the yarnand decide which modifications and customizations you want to make.Precise master patterns show you all the steps involved inconstructing handknitsMaster patterns give instructions for multiple sizes andgaugesA number of shaping, edgings, and stitch patterns accompanyeach master patternHelpful tips provide additional guidanceTables take the work out of knitting mathStep-by-step instructions accompany each photoColor photos, illustrations, and diagrams demonstrate importantconcepts