Knitting from the top down book of top down sweaters

I got perfect gauge, the sweater was fun and easy, and turned out exactly like i wanted. Heres what she has to say about this classic style. Of the 25 patterns in this book there are 10 that i plan to make. See more ideas about knitting patterns, knitting and knit crochet. Designed for a small this eyelet cardigan knitting pattern is a fun and customizable summer. Probably my favorite way to knit a sweater is from the top down in one piece. Instructions are base on five basic sweater types seamless yoke, raglan, modified drop shoulder, setin sleeve, and saddle shoulder, in multiple sizes for both adults and children and in multiple yarn gauges. I was just looking at this book the other day, and was considering whether to. How to use topdown sweaters by ann budd for a yoke garment. How and why to seam a seamless sweater in defense of topdown sweaters pullovers for firsttimers. Ann budds creative ingenuity continues to marvel fiber and yarn enthusiasts nationwide, and this latest addition to the knitters handy book series is no exception. Answering to a growing interest in knitting sweaters from the top down and knitting seamless sweaters that require little finishing, this essential book offers instructions for designing and knitting your own oneofakind topdown sweaters.

Knitters handy book of topdown sweaters by ann budd. Topdown circular yoke pullover knitting pattern by purl soho. Along with the ability to try it on as you go, comes the chance to make the necessary, lastminute alterations to the pattern once you find it doesnt fit. As the book points out, you can try it on as it progresses. If you encounter a problem accessing any of the patterns, we urge you to report. Stylish patterns knit from the top down include raglans, set in sleeves, a skirt and even a saddle shoulder design. So, if the idea of top down knitting still makes you a bit nervous, be brave and jump in with round needles in hand. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your first box. Jul 30, 2012 buy the knitters handy book of top down sweaters. Dec 12, 2014 knitters are walked through a top down cardigan knitting pattern and raglan pullover design by knitting expert wendy bernard. There are only a few sweaters that are attractive enough to even. Easy techniques allow knitters to adjust a garment as they go, offering over twenty chic projects that can also be used as design templates for further patternfree work. Since last spring, all of our new sweaters fit at least a 60inch chest.

It seems really quick and easy to me, and whats happening is rather intuitive. The perfect beginners top down sweater maria shell. Designed by louise tilbrook, fuss free is a fun striped baby sweater knitting pattern. Easy one piece baby sweater knitting patterns in the. The patterns are stylish and modern but arent too fussy. Download our free guides to knitting top down sweaters. Basic designs in multiple sizes and gauges by ann budd. Knitting sweaters from the top down provides a fine guide to top down sweater knitting and tells how to knit a sweater in one piece, with no seams. The percentage method of creating a sweater pattern uses the chest measurement plus an allowance for ease of fit as a basis for all other measurements. Answering to a growing interest in knitting sweaters from the top down and knitting seamless sweaters that require little finishing, this handy book. Try one of my knitwear designs and proceed to create topnotch results. The knitters handy book of topdown sweaters all errata. Basic designs in multiple sizes and gauges spi by ann budd isbn. The pattern is generated so that you can use any size knitting needle with any weight yarn.

Aug 21, 2012 ann budds creative ingenuity continues to marvel fiber and yarn enthusiasts nationwide, and this latest addition to the knitters handy book series is no exception. One of the reasons i love knitting is that it gives me a chance to enjoy a different type of book that is both functional and practical. Feb 27, 2020 top down patterns for pullovers, cardigan and hats by cabin fever. Barbara walker s knitting from the top, originally published in 1972, is a treasure trove of inspiration about the technique of knitting garments from the top down for example, knitting a sweater from the neck down to the hem or a hat from the crown down to the brim. Knitters are walked through a topdown cardigan knitting pattern and raglan pullover design by knitting expert wendy bernard. When you cast off you are done see more ideas about cast off, pattern and cabin fever. If youre already at the underam and you still dont have the required number of stitches, dont keep knitting. How to use topdown sweaters by ann budd for a yoke.

Weve expanded the size range for our topdown circular yoke pullover pattern. Its a great way to try color work knitting on an easy project. Its knitted from the top down, has raglan sleeves, and options for short or long sleeves. Nutmeg raglan sweater stay warm this winter with this longsleeved sweater pattern. The knitters handy book of topdown sweaters book greene. Great reference for general principles of top down knitting.

Knitting pure and simple has some of the greatest top down sweaters. They make you want to grab some yarn and knitting needles and get knitting. Answering to a growing interest in knitting sweaters from the top down and knitting seamless sweaters that require little finishing, this. Childrens sweaters and hatsdownloadable book this sweater pattern book has 64 pages with 11 seamless patterns for children sweaters knit from the top down. An overview of different styles of creating parts of the sock, such as a few different heel types, toes, and cuff treatments. This means if you stick to knitting top down patterns, your sweater knitting patterns will always fit and flatter your body in the best away possible. Streamlined striped sweater the stripes in this knit sweater pattern are flattering and fun. Top down knitting really takes the bite out of knitting a sweater. Summer night cowl sweater an elegant sweater thats essential for a night out. Answering to a growing interest in knitting sweaters from the top down and knitting seamless sweaters that require little finishing, this essential book offers instructions for designing and knitting your own one of akind top down sweaters. Knitters are walked through a top down cardigan knitting pattern and raglan pullover design by knitting expert wendy bernard. It is easier to shape than kitting from the bottom up. Using top down sweaters by ann budd to knit a cardigan youtube. 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.

Over 200 free knitted sweaters and cardigans knitting patterns allcraftsnet free crafts network free crafts projects. Fabulous seamless patterns to suit your style paperback 1994. Try one of my knitwear designs and proceed to create top notch results. Download our free guides to knitting topdown sweaters. The knitters handy book of topdown sweaters basic designs in multiple sizes and gauges book. To get the knitting patterns, scroll down the page to the individual pattern you want and click on the link to that pattern. Jul 04, 2012 top down sweaters are all the rage, and for good reason. See more ideas about knitting, knitting patterns, knitting inspiration. Topdown knit sweaters are one of my favorites to work on.

Inside topdown knit sweaters by corinna ferguson you will find 16 stylish sweater patterns that are sure to get you excited and stretch your knitting skills. Greatly appreciated for discussion of knitting instead of the usual book filled with patterns i will never knit and a couple pages of discussing technique. Answering to a growing interest in knitting sweaters from the top down and knitting seamless sweaters that require little finishing, this musthave book from ann budd offers instructions for five basic sweater types. How to use topdown sweaters by ann budd for a yoke garment part 3.

Knitting a sweater from the top down is a liberating experience. The stripes are hip and wooly worsted washable makes it snuggly soft and warm. The knitting patterns, crochet patterns and other content displayed on this website are the exclusive property of the owner of, and may not be copied, distributed or reproduced without express written permission. We are adding the pattern to your knitting patterns. Seamless yoke sweaters are unique in their lack of visible armhole shaping. Sweaters are the ultimate showcase for knittersbut most patterns require tricky and complicated piecing. This topdown raglan sweater is a fun project for a first adventure into sweater knitting because there arent any seams. The seamless, topdown knitting method eliminates challenging construction, allowing knitters to focus on.

Just as it sounds, these types of projects are made from the top down, meaning youll be able to try it on as youre making it. Dont you hate it when you finish a sweater only to find that it doesnt quite fit your body. This pattern has been saved to my knitting patterns. The shaping of the sweater is based on raglan styling from the top down. Easy as abc topdown raglan baby sweater pdf knitting. Find the knitters handy book of topdown sweaters ebook, with bonus modified dropshoulder sweaters chapter, at the interweave store. The knitters handy book of topdown sweaters by ann budd, 9781596684836, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Our directory links to free knitting patterns only. This essential book offers instructions for designing and knitting sweaters from the top down and seamless sweaters that require little finishing. Great reference for general principles of topdown knitting.

Find the knitters handy book of top down sweaters ebook, with bonus modified dropshoulder sweaters chapter, at the interweave store. The topdown circular yoke pullover pattern is available for purchase as a pdf download. Knitting sweaters from the top down provides a fine guide to topdown sweaterknitting and tells how to knit a sweater in one piece, with no seams. The knitters handy book of top down sweaters basic designs in multiple sizes and gauges book. One reason for making topdown sweaters is so that you can try it on as you go. Not only does this guide thoroughly explain how the technique works, sweaters are the ultimate showcase for knittersbut most patterns require tricky and complicated piecing. When and if i finally sit down to knit, it has to be a challengei hate knitting miles of plain fabric. The knitters handy book of topdown sweaters interweave.

Knitting sweaters from the top down book by cathy carron. The knitters handy book of topdown sweaters knit picks. Jun 10, 20 your edition of this book may already include some, or all, of these corrections because corrections are made before each reprinting. The back should be higher than the front on a crewneck sweater, for example, and ideally, theres a bit of a u shape. From top down sweater patterns to top down knit tops, theres a fashionable and easy piece for every knitter. Discover topdown knitting from the ground up with expert ann budd. It starts off really fast but then it feels like the part where you divide the sleeves will never come, and then it seems fast again for a while while youre just knitting the body. This essential book offers instructions for designing and knitting sweaters from the top.

Someone asked me about topdown knitting and i pulled out top down sweaters. The knitters handy book of topdown sweaters ann budd knits. Sweaters, dresses, skirts and accessories inspired by the techniques of barbara g. Instructions are base on five basic sweater types seamless yoke, raglan, modified drop shoulder, setin sleeve, and saddle shoulder, in multiple sizes for both adults and children and in multiple.

Instructions are base on five basic sweater types seamless yoke, raglan, modified drop shoulder, setin sleeve, and saddle. Fiber and yarn enthusiasts will celebrate ann budds latest addition to the knitters handy book series. Your edition of this book may already include some, or all, of these corrections because corrections are made before each reprinting. From my first two top down sweaters before this book, and due to my previous sewing expertise, i have been disappointed that a number of top down sweaters are not properly shaped at the back neck. My e book is now available exclusively on ravelry at the basiccustomsweater. Let me introduce you to a type of knitting pattern that will change your life.

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. I love how you can try on the garment as you work them and test out where you should stop for sleeve length and the body. Ann budd has jumped on the bandwagon with her new book the knitters handy book of top down sweaters, which is written in the same style as her phenomenally popular books the knitters handy book of patterns and the knitters. Check out all the latest styles in top down knitting patterns. Oct 10, 20 top down knitting really takes the bite out of knitting a sweater. Ive already made the shrug, a short sleeved cardigan and the cover sweater. So, if the idea of topdown knitting still makes you a bit nervous, be brave and jump in with round needles in hand. But sometimes patterns that were available for free become paywalled later.

Knitting patterns for baby cardigans and pullover sweaters rated easy by ravelrers or the designer and knit from the top down in one piece with minimal seaming. Topdown knitting james cox knits knitting kits for men. How to improvise a topdown sweater basted knitting. You can make it shorter if you find you are running out of yarn. Answering to a growing interest in knitting sweaters from the top down and knitting seamless sweaters that require little finishing, this essential book offers instructions for. In multiple sizes and yarn gauges and for a broad age group, youll be able to design any top.