Trying to find great knit designs in larger sizes is not always easy. Knitting Goes Large aims to fill the gap by offering a selection of 20 great knits for all occasions and all seasons for larger women with varying figure types. This beautiful collection of plus-size styles will appeal to women who want more generously proportioned garments, and this time, by popular request, the knits go a size or two larger than many other books available.
 The key designs are by Martin Storey, Wendy Baker, Jennie Atkinson, and Kim Hargreaves, edited by Sharon Brant, coauthor of Rowan's Classic Knits for Real Women. Sharon, a plus-size woman herself, offers an introduction which explains how to make the right pattern choice for your figure type and size, how to amend patterns, for example, should you lengthen or shorten a garment to make the most of your assets, helpful dos and don'ts and tons of advice on garment sizes and shapes, details, textures, and colors that will complement a curvaceous figure. The patterns come in six sizes, starting from size 16, giving a chance for even the most generously-sized women to find something that will suit their figure type. Included are some great contemporary designs, with an emphasis on softly wrapping shapes, which is ideal for fuller figures. 
 Whether you are looking for warm winter jackets, comfortable sweaters, cool, summer cardigans or tunics, neat tops to wear under a suit or pretty evening cover-ups, you will find something to suit your figure and your taste, all in popular, classic Rowan yarns. The designs in this book are perfect for real everyday women looking to sport a comfortable, contemporary style that fits their shape.

Knitting Goes Large: 20 Designs to Flatter Your Figure

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

BAKER, Wendy

Storey, Martin

Brant, Sharon

Atkinson, Jennie

Crafts & Hobbies

St. Martin's: Griffin

With no-nonsense instructions and diagrams, knitting guru Sharon Brant takes you through all the stages of creating a perfectly fitting sweater, cardigan or jacket. From recognising what styles will suit your body shape best, to decoding measurements hidden in patterns, to adjusting all elements of a garment, this is the book knitters have been waiting for.

Knit to Fit: A Step-by-Step Guide to Achieving Perfectly Fitted Knitwear

Quail Publishing

Scarves and wraps are the perfect canvases for experimenting with new stitches and practicing new techniques. From well-respected Rowan Yarn designer Sarah Hatton with Sharon Brant as the technical editor, Wraps, Shawls &amp; Scarves to Knit offers over twenty-five easy-to-make and fun-to-wear designs that explore a range of knitting techniques-from gorgeous textured and cabled stitches, to intricate openwork and lace patterns, to interesting and appealing shaping. A gallery of designs features the garments photographed in full color and includes a helpful and inspiring "How to Wear It" section, showcasing the myriad ways to wrap your shawl, twist your neck warmer, or tie your scarf. Making these popular accessories even more versatile so you can wear them over and over, and still keep them looking fresh! 
Step-by-step instructions and close-up photography are given for all the techniques covered-from knitting in the round, increasing and decreasing, making edgings, adding beading, and more. Plus, additional ideas and tips for tweaking the designs expands the options for creating your own customized adaptations. All the projects are knit with sumptuous Rowan yarn in a range of weights and types, so you can always throw on one of your designs, no matter what the season. For innovative knitters of all levels, this book is both a wonderful sourcebook of stunning designs and a handy reference to help you master the art of knitting.

Scarves, Shrugs & Shawls: 22 Knitted Designs with Their Special Techniques (Knit & Crochet)

Hatton, Sarah

Finishing Techniques for Hand Knitters presents expert tips and tried-and-tested shortcuts for beautifully finished hand-knits. Expert tips and tried-and-tested shortcuts for beautifully finished hand-knits. An otherwise finely crafted piece of hand-knitting can often be spoiled by the finishing details. Now you can learn the shortcutsand even more important, where not to cut corners. Starting with reading patterns and instructions, this invaluable guide then explains the different ways of casting on and off and the importance of shaping and sizing. It shows how to sew a variety of seams, provides methods for each type of stitch, and explains how to create perfect buttonholes, button bands, and necklines. Finally, a section on decorative detail shows how to add beads and other embellishments, while the trouble-shooting pages tackle those annoying problems that occur when things have gone wrong. An invaluable companion for beginners and more experienced knitters. A Selection of the Crafter’s Choice Book Club

Finishing Techniques for Hand Knitters: Give Your Knitting that Professional Look

Trafalgar Square Books

Presented as a series of technique-based classes, this clear guide offers thoroughly explained lessons impressively demonstrated with full-color, step-by-step photography. The result of years of dialogue between the Rowan company's workshop demonstrators and the customers they teach, the six workshops presented here allow crocheters to learn new techniques, refresh techniques learned previously, and update their skills. Each workshop includes appropriate projects, proceeding from crochet basics to lessons on joining new yarn, choosing edging patterns, shaping crochet, making crochet lace, using color techniques, and crocheting garments. The final workshop branches out into other appealing forms of crochet such as jewelry making and felted projects.

Crochet Workshop: The Complete Course for the Beginner to Intermediate Crocheter

Seddon, Emma

Modern knit classics any woman can wear!

Classic Knits for Real Women: Versatile Knitwear Designs for Plus Sizes

C&T Publishing

Finishing Techniques for Handknitters: Improve the Look and Fit of Every Design

COLLINS BROWN

This is the one-stop resource for both beginning and accomplished stitchers alike! It’s a definitive reference for all aspects of knitting, from the first stitch you cast on to the care and maintenance of your projects. Newcomers can learn every aspect of the art, including how to knit with color, make professional finishings, and adapt patterns. Experts will love its simple format, glossary and index, and find it handy for looking up old tricks and learning some valuable new ones, too. And, with more than 400 illustrations and diagrams to follow, readers will never drop a stitch. Knitters who find themselves in knots will find help in a troubleshooting section, and the more ambitious will find irresistible challenges in a chapter devoted to making their own designs.

Ultimate Knitting Bible: A Complete Reference with Step-by-Step Techniques (C&B Crafts Bible Series)

Have you ever knit a jumper only to find out that the sleeves were too long or short, or the body too loose or too tight? Professional and seasoned knitters know how to make well-crafted garments, and as a knitter, you deserve the same polished look from your designs. Finishing Techniques for Hand Knitters provides knitters of all skill levels with techniques to create knitwear, which look as good as they fit. From which method of casting on works best for your garment to pressing and blocking, every step of the knitting process can affect the look and fit of a design. Create professional-looking designs by weaving new techniques and using short cuts, but even more importantly, where not to cut corners. Learn how to read patterns, decipher instructions and the different methods of casting on and off. When you're ready to move on, discover techniques for proper shaping and sizing as well as seaming. Furthermore, if you're looking for a decorative finish to your knitted garments, one of the chapters is devoted to beautiful embellishments such as beads, pompoms, fringes and tassels. With this book, creating the perfect buttonholes or a lining to your latest knitted jacket will be easier than ever. Whether you're a student learning how to cast on your first stitch or an expert knitter who simply wants to improve an old skill, Finishing Techniques for Hand Knitters will be an invaluable addition to any knitter's library.

Finishing Techniques for Hand Knitters

Classic Knits for Real Women

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