Wendy Bernard, creator of the popular blog Knit and Tonic, provides 25 original designs for sweaters of nearly every type, plus variations, most knitted in one piece starting at the top, a method that allows you to try on as you go, alter as desired, and essentially design on the fly.
“Make It Your Own” prompts in each pattern suggest easy alterations to suit your style and body type. And an in-depth reference section teaches how to alter key sweater elements, for example, change a crewneck to a V-neck, add sleeves to a vest, and much more.
A must-have for any knitters collection. Perfect for those who want to learn how to modify patterns to suit their own style.
Chapters include: Top-down raglan sweaters, Top-down set-in sleeves, Designing on the fly, and more!
Patterns
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Favorite Cardigan
Artyarns Supermerino
finished bust: 30 (34.25, 39, 43, 46, 49.5, 52.25)"
skeins: 6 (7, 8, 9, 9, 10, 11)
needles: US 7 circular 32" long
and US 7 double pointed for sleeves
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Backward Cabled Pullover
Karabella Margrite
finished bust: 32.5 (36.5, 40.5, 43.5, 48.5, 52.5, 56.5)"
skeins:5 (6, 6, 7, 8, 8, 9)
needles: US 4 and US 6 circular 29" long or longer
and US 4 and US 6 double pointed for sleeves

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Indigo Playmate Jacket
Blue Sky Alpacas Dyed Cotton
finished bust: 33.25 (37, 40.5, 44, 48.5, 52, 55.5)"
skeins: 8 (8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 12)
needles: US 7 circular 29" long or longer
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Pink
Lana Grossa New Cotton
finished bust: 29.25 (33, 35.5, 39, 43.5, 48, 50.75)"
balls of MC: 5 (6, 7, 7, 8, 10, 10)
and 1 ball of Contrast color if desired
needles: US 6 and US 8 circular 29" long or longer
US 6 and US 8 double pointed for sleeves |

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Ingenue
Karabella Marble
finished bust: 30.25 (33, 37.25, 41, 45.25, 49.75, 51.5)"
skeins: 9 (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
needles: US 8 circular 29" long or longer
US 8
circular 24" long for sizes XS and S only
and US 8 double pointed for sleeves
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Jane
Cascade 220 Heather
OR use Galway Highland, a great substitute
finished bust: 30.25 (33.75, 36.5, 40, 44, 49.25, 52.5)"
skeins of Cascade 220: 4 (4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7)
needles: US 7 circular 32" long
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Jewel
Artyarns Regal Silk or Tilli Tomas Pure & Simple
finished bust: 30.5 (34.25, 38.5, 42.5, 46.5, 50.5, 54.5)"
skeins of Regal Silk: 4 (4, 5, 5, 6, 7, 7)
needles: US 7 circular 24" long or longer
and crochet hook size F (3.75mm)
OR skeins of Pure & Simple: 3 (3, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5)
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and 17 more great patterns!
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