Knitting Books — Sweaters

A Close-Knit Family by Melissa Leapman

This is a collection of sweaters for all family members. Start with a set of nice knitting stitch patterns, some textures, Fair Isle, and cables; then design a sweater with the stitch for each family member: mother, father, youngster, and infant. Includes fourteen good contemporary stitch charts with three to four garments each.

Price: $24.95
UPC: 9781561582518
Qty in Stock: 2

After Dark by Eaton, Jil

A singularly sensuous selection of fashion-forward knits from Jil Eaton. In this glamour girl's delight there are twenty fabulous projects to choose from-the sexy beaded halter, the sleeveless tee, or the knock-out obi belt. Knit in a jiffy from fabulous novelty yarns. There are high-fashion sweaters, easy-knit scarves, past-the-elbow gloves, and an oh-so-soft wraparound shawl.

Price: $25.95
UPC: 882383000071
Qty in Stock: 4

Aran Sweater Design by Szabo, Jane

Knitting an Aran sweater is one of the most delightful and interesting projects any knitter can undertake. Knitting an Aran sweater that you've designed yourself is even more fun! This comprehensive reference book walks knittersstep by stepthrough the process of choosing and combining cable patterns to create a unique, textural work of knitting art. Lots of photos, illustrations, and sample projects give additional help along the way.

Price: $24.95
UPC: 9780976802501
Qty in Stock: 4

Basically Brilliant Knits by Melissa Matthay & Sheryl Thies

Twenty-seven designs for women in sizes XS, S, M and L using truly lovely yarns. Blend simple shapes with stylish details for a fresh take on fashionable pullovers, jackets, tanks and more. Three chapters explain taking measurements and making adjustments; knitting know-how and finishing techniques.

Price: $34.95
UPC: 744527105908
Qty in Stock: 2

Brilliant Knits by Mably, Brandon

The influence of Kaffe Fassett here is unmistakable with multitudes of colors and repeating geometric designs. The book features twenty-five cardigans, pullovers and vests for women and men. Most are done in intarsia but there are a few fairisle patterns.

Price: $24.95
UPC: 9781561585113
Qty in Stock: 10

Fair Isle Sweaters Simplified by Bourgeois, Ann and Eugene

Now traditional Fair Isle Knitting is updated with a technique that guarantees a smooth finish inside and out! The book includes 16 gorgeous patterns ranging from traditional to contemporary designs. There are 20 pages of instructions with easy to understand diagrams on how to knit in the round, introducing color, determining fit, adding pockets, assembling the sweaters, fixing mistakes, and techniques for making sweaters larger or smaller, longer or shorter.

Price: $29.95
UPC: 744527104284
Qty in Stock: 2

Fisherman's Sweaters by Alice Starmore

Starmore's marvelous book focuses on single-color, richly textured sweaters (though there are also two very striking Scandinavian-style pullovers which would serve as an excellent introduction to multicolor knitting.) There are complex Aran-style cabled sweaters as well as knit-and-purl brocades which involve little or no cabling.

Price: $22.95
UPC: 5015
Qty in Stock: 1

Fitted Knits by Japel, Stefanie

Whether you're tall or short, curvy or slender, you deserve clothes that fit you perfectly. Fitted Knits gives you patterns that create well-fitted garments designed to accentuate your positives. You simply knit to your measurements, easily adjusting the pattern so it's tailored to your unique shape. You'll be surprised at how easy it is to add shaping details that ensure a perfect fit for your figure.

Price: $22.99
UPC: 035313641435
Qty in Stock: 3

Inspired to Knit by Orne, Michele Rose

paperback. Four mini workshops with 24 patterns and spectacular photography in this compilation help knitters think creatively, find inspiration in their surroundings, and shape those elements into garment design. Stunning patterns are arranged by season, reflecting the colors and beauty of nature that inspire feminine designs. From an amber-beaded cardigan that captures the feeling of hay fields drying in the sun to a long, belted coat with a spray of coral roses inspired by flowers in local markets to an intarsia jacket that evokes memories of a fall hike in a forest, each pattern is rich with color, detailing, and romantic knitting style. The design workshops throughout this guidebook challenge knitters to find inspiration in their surroundings, build color palettes, swatch creatively through knitting and sketching, and finesse their style and fit.

Price: $24.95
UPC: 9781596680418
Qty in Stock: 10

Knit Kimono by Squares, Vicky

In addition to 18 kimono projects, Knit Kimono offers a brief history of the traditional kimono shape and how it has endured through centuries of political and social change. Although the projects may look difficult, they are based on simple rectangular shapes that require very little shaping on the knitter�s part. These are ideal first-garment projects for knitters wanting to venture beyond scarves. These are also ideal projects for experienced knitters wanting classic, wearable garments. Create your own timeless and wearable work of art with Knit Kimono.

Price: $24.95
UPC: 9781931499897
Qty in Stock: 0

Knitted Sweater Style by Jo Sharp

This book has forty-two original Jo Sharp designs with lush photographs and charts. This book leads you through its patterns, delighting you with the style, color harmony, and design sense for which Jo Sharp is known. There are sweaters for men, women and children.

Price: $27.95
UPC: 9781561581894
Qty in Stock: 2

Knitting Bazaar by Jo Sharp

This special first edition of Knitting Bazaar from Jo Sharp combines traditional knitting technique and contemporary style, for a wonderfully wearable collection of winter warmth.

Price: $27.95
UPC: 9781561583645
Qty in Stock: 1

Knitting Ganseys by Brown-Reinsel, Beth

In Knitting Ganseys, Beth Brown-Reinsel teaches you how to design and construct these durable favorites. Knit one of the author's six full-size garments or create your own original design. There's plenty of information on sizing, graphing, and technique as well as blank cartoons and worksheets to guide you through the process. This book is designed for knitters of every skill level, and provides all you need to know to create modern versions of these old-world classics.

Price: $21.95
UPC: 094717208170
Qty in Stock: 2

Knitting Simple Sweaters from Luxurious Yarns by Cohen

Knit twenty-eight versatile sweaters for women with luxury yarns that lend elegance and sophistication to the simplest of designs. Luxury yarns are a pleasure to work with and make sweaters that are special to wear. With this book you can knit exciting and varied fibers with confidence.

Price: $14.95
UPC: 9781579907440
Qty in Stock: 2

Knitting Sweaters from the Top Down by Carron, Cathy

Sweaters are the ultimate showcase for knitters-but most patterns require complicated piecing that can be a little tricky. These don't�and they look fantastic, too! The seamless, top-down knitting method eliminates challenging construction, allowing knitters to focus instead on the individual details that make each sweater special. Not only does this guide thoroughly explain how the technique works-with information on reading patterns and understanding sizing-but it also teaches beginners how to design their own generic patterns for pullovers and cardigans in different yarn gauges. All the sweaters are organized by yarn weight, and the projects include an elegant rolled-collar pullover, dramatic capelet, and Asian-inspired top.

Price: $24.95
UPC: 9781579908584
Qty in Stock: 3

Men in Knits by Manning, Tara

This collection of men's sweater projects presents classic designs and trendy fashion-forward pieces. The book provides the tools needed for making the right choices in fit, color, texture, and style to create beautiful, masculine knitted sweaters. Choose from Aran, argyle, basketcase, and cabled rib patterns for knitting cardigans, pullovers, V-necks, and vests, as well as accessories such as scarves and gloves.

Price: $28.95
UPC: 9781931499231
Qty in Stock: 1

Mix and Match Patterns by Griffiths, Amanda

Mix and Match Patterns for the Perfect, Personalized Sweater. Thirty-one body shapes in 3 sizes with 15 sleeve variations, 28 neck shapes, two belts and five pockets add up to 1000 sweaters. To facilitate the selection, pages are split in two horizontally, permitting the upper part to show a color photo of the torso with instructions, while the lower part shows the selected sleeve, neck, pocket and belt variations with their instructions.

Price: $29.99
UPC: 9780873497169
Qty in Stock: 0

More Sweaters by Lise Kolstad & Tone Takle

This is an excellent textbook to study color knitting. With twenty-one beautiful patterns in multiple sizes and motifs there is a sweater to satisfy every taste. Charts are shown as well as useful resource information.

Price: $19.95
UPC: 9780934026994
Qty in Stock: 5

Patterns for Guernseys, Jerseys & Arans by Thompson, Gladys

Anecdotes about the author Gladys Thompson say that she spent her life during the early 20th century following fishermen around the British Isles copying down their sweaters' stitch patterns. The old-time photos, stitch charts, sweater patterns, and history make this a classic book on texture knitting that proves Ms. Thompson's efforts were not in vain.

Price: $12.95
UPC: 800759227037
Qty in Stock: 4

Rudgyard Story by Jo Sharp

Jo Sharp's innovative creations, sized for men, women, and children, emphasize glorious color and fabulous texture. The book takes its cue from the mystical landscape of Rudgyard Beach (near her home). The book includes over thirty classic patterns for a variety of skill levels from an internationally known Australian designer.

Price: $27.95
UPC: 9781561584420
Qty in Stock: 2

Saturday Sweaters by Doreen l Marquart

The patterns in this book consist of simple stitch combinations and will knit up quickly to produce comfortable and stylish sweaters for women which are a pleasure to wear. Instructions are clearly written and the author has included helpful hints and a section on necessary techniques.

Price: $24.95
UPC: 9781564776051
Qty in Stock: 2

Sculptured Knits by Jean Moss

When its time to put on a favorite sweater or to pick up a relaxing project, many knitters choose a single-colored, textured knit. From simple combinations of knit and purl to more complex cables and lacy arans, texture forms the areas of interest and carves the flattering lines. Forty-eight projects for elegant garments and homewares that look great, fit well, and are a pleasure to knit.

Price: $29.95
UPC: 9780964639195
Qty in Stock: 2

Simply Beautiful Sweaters by Beryl Hiatt

Explore the colorful, texture-filled world of Tricoter. Choose from twenty fashionable sweater patterns based on Tricoter's easy-to-follow chart system of measuring dimensions, instead of counting stitches. Discover foolproof methods for modifying shapes to fit your body type and secrets for end ensuring professional-looking results.

Price: $34.95
UPC: 744527103676
Qty in Stock: 2

Sweater Design in Plain English by Righetti, Maggie

Here is an excellent book on designing sweaters so that you will know what they will look like and how they'll fit before you start to knit. Among other things, her book teaches understanding the nature of yarn and pattern stitches; how to tell whether or not a sweater will look good on you; how to understand the mathematics of gauge and pattern design; and start-to-finish instructions for 13 classic sweaters.

Price: $19.95

Sweaters for Everyone: Kids to Adults by Goodwin, Mary

Seemless top down patterns for saddle shoulders, cardigans, pullovers, and raglans.

Price: $14.95
UPC: 9780975959213
Qty in Stock: 2

Sweaters From Camp by Meg Swansen

Sweaters From Camp, by Meg Swansen. This book is the result of a contest offered to all Knitting Campers, past and present: design an all-over patterned garment using Shetland Jumper-Weight Wool. The 38 designs were contributed by both professional and never-before-published designers. Besides the gorgeous garments, there is an extensive technique section, plus a copy of the guidelines which outline dozens of possible garment constructions.

Price: $39.95
UPC: 9780942018219
Qty in Stock: 5

The Knitter's Handy Book of Sweater Patterns by Budd, Ann

Both a pattern book and a reference book, The Knitter's Handy Book of Sweater Patterns has been created for knitters who want standard sweater patterns in a variety of sizes and gauges, as well as those who want a template from which to develop their own design ideas. This book presents easy-to-follow charted instructions for eighteen sweaters, in the most popular sweater constructions: drop shoulder, modified drop shoulder, set-in sleeve, saddle shoulder, raglan, and seamless yoke. Detailed diagrams for finished dimensions are included, along with a glossary of techniques and a chapter on design considerations.

Price: $26.95
UPC: 9781931499439
Qty in Stock: 6

The Learn to Knit a Sweater Book by Jean Leinhauser

Learn all the basics in just a few hours, following our step-by-step picture instructions written specifically for beginners. Then knit any one of five sweaters. Great for multiple sizes from small to 3x.

Price: $16.95

The Little Box of Sweaters by Matthay, Melissa and Thies, Sheryl

Knit outside the box! Twenty project cards include patterns for pullovers, tunics and tees. The project cards are a great size for the traveling knitter who doesn�t want to take along an entire book. Great for a gift!

Price: $19.95
UPC: 9781564775443
Qty in Stock: 5

The Pleasure of Knitting by McCauley,Ann

Touchable textures, smooth shapes, classic styles, this collection will bring knitters back to basic beauty of the craft. Subtle, solid-colored fibers showcase rich pattern stitches instead of busy yarns. These fashions are both gratifying to knit and easy to wear season after season.

Price: $27.95
UPC: 9781564775665
Qty in Stock: 1

The Sweater Workshop by Fee, Jacqueline

Fee encourages knitters to grab needles and yarn, find a comfy spot, and simply begin. Her instructions are explained in clear language and diagrams. Making a "sweater sampler" first helps you to learn and practice the techniques needed to make any size sweater desired, with the yarn of your choice.

Price: $25.95
UPC: 094717406293
Qty in Stock: 2

The Ultimate Knitted Tee by Bryant, Laura

Dress it up, dress it down - do it all with a knitted tee! Start with a basic tee, and then move on to eye-catching edgings and touchable textures. Choose from 5 construction techniques and 20 easy-wear styles, all fun to knit and fast to finish.

Price: $29.95
UPC: 9781564775573
Qty in Stock: 7

Top Down Sweaters by Marquart, Doreen

Top Down Sweaters, knit to fit from top to bottom.

Price: $24.95
UPC: 744527108046
Qty in Stock: 0

Twisted Sisters Knit Sweaters by Vogel, Lynne

Yearning to use your handspun yarn in commercial knitting patterns? Need to resize a sweater pattern because it doesn�t fit? Say hello to The Twisted Sisters Knit Sweaters, a step-by-step workshop that teaches any knitter to easily adapt sweater patterns to her own measurements and chosen yarn. The Twisted Sisters, a group of women in Oregon and Tennessee who delight in dyeing, spinning, knitting, and crocheting, illustrate how to adapt the same basic sweater pattern to many different styles, and introduce the elements of sweater design through increasingly challenging projects. These 10 projects, from sweaters, coats, and vests to pullovers and jackets, give the knitter confidence to alter commercially available patterns to their needs, even when they aren�t offered in their size. Learn to change yarns, proportions, neckline styles, sleeve length, color and stitch patterns, add collars and edgings, and much more.

Price: $24.95
UPC: 9781931499699
Qty in Stock: 2