Knitting Pattern Essentials : Adapting and Drafting Knitting Patterns for Great Knitwear by Sally Melville read DOC, FB2
9780307965578 English 0307965570 Acclaimed instructor and author Sally Melville distils her many years of expertise into this comprehensive guide to sweater construction, revealing the ins and outs of creating or modifying a garment pattern so the finished project looks and fits just the way you want it to. As even the most experienced knitter knows, there are many times when a time-invested project doesn't live up to expectations. Sally solves this dilemma by providing step-by-step guidance to adjusting any pattern or making a custom one specifically for your own personal measurements and body type. Each element, from necklines to sleeves to finishing, is covered in detail, with easy-to-follow illustrations. The garment elements can then be combined in an endless array of design possibilities. With 10 original patterns that beautifully illustrate the various shapes explored throughout the book, knitters will have all the tools they need to adapt and create patterns successfully. Whether you are an experienced stitcher or one working through a pattern for the first time, Knitting Pattern Essentials is guaranteed to make you a more accomplished knitter., As even the most experienced knitter knows, there are many times when a time-invested project doesn't live up to expectations. Sally solves this dilemma by providing step-by-step guidance to adjusting any pattern or making a custom one specifically for your own personal measurements and body type. Each element-from necklines to sleeves to finishing-is covered in detail, with easy-to-follow illustrations. The garment elements can then be combined in an endless array of design possibilities. With 10 original patterns that beautifully illustrate the various shapes explored throughout the book, knitters will have all the tools they need to adapt and create patterns sucessfully. Whether you are an experienced stitcher or one working through a pattern for the first time, Knitting Pattern Essentials is guaranteed to make you a more accomplished knitter., Bring Your Vision to Life with Pattern-Drafting Essentials What's the number one mistake that knitters make? They follow a pattern exactly! In this comprehensive guide to sweater construction, acclaimed knitting instructor Sally Melville reveals the secrets to creating or modifying a pattern so the finished project looks and fits exactly how you want it to. Pattern drafting has never been easier to understand as Sally breaks down each skill, including how to * calculate your personal measurements, ease, and stitch patterns * create a pattern for an existing garment that you love * shape a variety of necklines, shoulders, sides, sleeves, and hemlines * combine garment elements for an endless array of design possibilities * rescue a project when it doesn't turn out as expected * finish your projects with a professional look * knit 10 original projects that showcase the elements covered in the book With Sally's knitting expertise at your fingertips, you have all the tools you need to adjust patterns to fit you better than ever and create patterns that finally make your dream designs a reality., Bring Your Vision to Life with Pattern-Drafting EssentialsWhatand's the number one mistake that knitters make? They follow a pattern exactly! In this comprehensive guide to sweater construction, acclaimed knitting instructor Sally Melville reveals the secrets to creating or modifying a pattern so the finished project looks and fits exactly how you want it to. Pattern drafting has never been easier to understand as Sally breaks down each skill, including how toand and calculate your personal measurements, ease, and stitch patternsand create a pattern for an existing garment that you loveand shape a variety of necklines, shoulders, sides, sleeves, and hemlinesand combine garment elements for an endless array of design possibilitiesand rescue a project when it doesnand't turn out as expectedand finish your projects with a professional lookand knit 10 original projects that showcase the elements covered in the bookand With Sallyand's knitting expertise at your fingertips, you have all the tools you need to adjust patterns to fit you better than ever and create patterns that finally make your dream designs a reality., Shows how to adjust necklines, sleeves and the finishing of a garment in detail, with easy-to-follow instructions. This guide to sweater construction reveals the ins and outs of creating or modifying a garment pattern so the finished project looks and fits just the way you want it to.
9780307965578 English 0307965570 Acclaimed instructor and author Sally Melville distils her many years of expertise into this comprehensive guide to sweater construction, revealing the ins and outs of creating or modifying a garment pattern so the finished project looks and fits just the way you want it to. As even the most experienced knitter knows, there are many times when a time-invested project doesn't live up to expectations. Sally solves this dilemma by providing step-by-step guidance to adjusting any pattern or making a custom one specifically for your own personal measurements and body type. Each element, from necklines to sleeves to finishing, is covered in detail, with easy-to-follow illustrations. The garment elements can then be combined in an endless array of design possibilities. With 10 original patterns that beautifully illustrate the various shapes explored throughout the book, knitters will have all the tools they need to adapt and create patterns successfully. Whether you are an experienced stitcher or one working through a pattern for the first time, Knitting Pattern Essentials is guaranteed to make you a more accomplished knitter., As even the most experienced knitter knows, there are many times when a time-invested project doesn't live up to expectations. Sally solves this dilemma by providing step-by-step guidance to adjusting any pattern or making a custom one specifically for your own personal measurements and body type. Each element-from necklines to sleeves to finishing-is covered in detail, with easy-to-follow illustrations. The garment elements can then be combined in an endless array of design possibilities. With 10 original patterns that beautifully illustrate the various shapes explored throughout the book, knitters will have all the tools they need to adapt and create patterns sucessfully. Whether you are an experienced stitcher or one working through a pattern for the first time, Knitting Pattern Essentials is guaranteed to make you a more accomplished knitter., Bring Your Vision to Life with Pattern-Drafting Essentials What's the number one mistake that knitters make? They follow a pattern exactly! In this comprehensive guide to sweater construction, acclaimed knitting instructor Sally Melville reveals the secrets to creating or modifying a pattern so the finished project looks and fits exactly how you want it to. Pattern drafting has never been easier to understand as Sally breaks down each skill, including how to * calculate your personal measurements, ease, and stitch patterns * create a pattern for an existing garment that you love * shape a variety of necklines, shoulders, sides, sleeves, and hemlines * combine garment elements for an endless array of design possibilities * rescue a project when it doesn't turn out as expected * finish your projects with a professional look * knit 10 original projects that showcase the elements covered in the book With Sally's knitting expertise at your fingertips, you have all the tools you need to adjust patterns to fit you better than ever and create patterns that finally make your dream designs a reality., Bring Your Vision to Life with Pattern-Drafting EssentialsWhatand's the number one mistake that knitters make? They follow a pattern exactly! In this comprehensive guide to sweater construction, acclaimed knitting instructor Sally Melville reveals the secrets to creating or modifying a pattern so the finished project looks and fits exactly how you want it to. Pattern drafting has never been easier to understand as Sally breaks down each skill, including how toand and calculate your personal measurements, ease, and stitch patternsand create a pattern for an existing garment that you loveand shape a variety of necklines, shoulders, sides, sleeves, and hemlinesand combine garment elements for an endless array of design possibilitiesand rescue a project when it doesnand't turn out as expectedand finish your projects with a professional lookand knit 10 original projects that showcase the elements covered in the bookand With Sallyand's knitting expertise at your fingertips, you have all the tools you need to adjust patterns to fit you better than ever and create patterns that finally make your dream designs a reality., Shows how to adjust necklines, sleeves and the finishing of a garment in detail, with easy-to-follow instructions. This guide to sweater construction reveals the ins and outs of creating or modifying a garment pattern so the finished project looks and fits just the way you want it to.