With one master pattern, this resource guides knitters through creating 12 jacket silhouettes in five standard sizes, with four different weights of yarn. Reminiscent of the designer details that have made the Chanel jacket a signature piece for more than 50 years, the details in this book add professional finish to collars, pockets, fabrics, and hand-stitched silk lining. The process to create a perfect-fit jacket requires only simple math and graph paper. Using real-body examples, Jean Frost shows how to adjust patterns for narrow shoulders, long arms, short or long waist, a large bust, and other common fitting problems.

These 21 classic, designer inspired styles are the perfect fit. Comfortable to wear, easy to pack and fun to create. Basic stitches, quality yarns and easy to do details add up to the style that distinguishes these knits as jackets. Real life knitting for women with real lives.

With patterns in both words and charts, 'Stiches for Tailored Knits' is easy to use. Tips explain adding edge stiches for a perfect finish, estimating yarn quantities for multi-coloured fabrics and using directional fabrics effectively.

"A comprehensive guide to Elizabeth Zimmermann's Baby Surprise Jacket, Adult and Child Surprise Jackets, and Circular Stranded Surprise Jacket, plus the brand new: Surprise Dress, learn-to-knit Surprise Scarf, Bolero/Shrug, Snuggle Suit, and many more variations." -- Back cover.

All swirls share the same basic construction-- an outer circular form that flows into a bodice and sleeve component. Learn to create a wide variety of styles and a wardrobe of possibilities from this unique sweater design.

Fiber and yarn enthusiasts nationwide will celebrate Ann Budd's latest addition to The Knitter's Handy Book series. Answering to a growing interest in knitting sweaters from the top down and knitting seamless sweaters that require little finishing, this handy book offers instructions for knitting five basic sweater types: circular yoke, raglan, modified-drop shoulder, set-in sleeve, and saddle shoulder. Patterns are offered in multiple sizes and yarn gauges and for a broad age group. Following the basics for each of the five sweater types are three diverse patterns from top designers that illustrate some of the many ways that instructions can be used as springboards for creative expression, including color, texture, and shaping variations. Also included for intermediate to advanced knitters are personal design touches, detailed charts, clear instruction, and quick tips to expand knitting possibilities and maintain creative originality. A key reference for knitters of all skill levels, this is the new essential knitting resource on your bookshelf.

These 20 patterns, ranging in difficulty from beginner to advanced, take knitters on a world tour of buttoned, clasped, and tied coats, jackets, and wraps. Inspired by open-front garments and textiles from around the globe--including Austria, England, Japan, Peru, and Norway--these figure-flattering designs bring a contemporary edge to a variety of knitting traditions. Step-by-step instructions and copious photographs illustrate how to use standard stockinette, garter, and cable stitches to create chic projects such as shepherd's frocks, tweed coats, Peruvian gauntlet wraps, and Faroese-patterned jackets. More advanced techniques for fanciful lace and colorwork and the history behind beach pattern is also included.