Sharon Turner 
Teach Yourself VISUALLY Knitting Design 
Working from a Master Pattern to Fashion Your Own Knits

There are lots of stylish knitting patterns out there, butsometimes you want to do your own thing. Maybe you’ve found a yarnthat would make a beautiful hat, and all you need are basicdirections for shaping. Or maybe you’ve had your eye on a cutesweater in a store window and know that you can make a betterversion yourself–if you could only figure out themeasurements. This handy guide demystifies all that knitting mathand shows you how to knit custom-fitted, one-of-a-kind fashionsthat express your style. Master patterns for hats, sweaters, scarves, shawls, bags, mittens, vests, and socks lay out the basicconstruction for each item in a range of sizes; you choose the yarnand decide which modifications and customizations you want to make.

Precise master patterns show you all the steps involved inconstructing handknits
* Master patterns give instructions for multiple sizes andgauges
* A number of shaping, edgings, and stitch patterns accompanyeach master pattern
* Helpful tips provide additional guidance
* Tables take the work out of knitting math
* Step-by-step instructions accompany each photo
* Color photos, illustrations, and diagrams demonstrate importantconcepts

Tabla de materias

Chapter 1. Getting Started Designing Knits.

Using the Master Patterns.

Choosing the Right Yarn.

Check Your Gauge.

Chapter 2. Scarves and Shawls.

Scarf Styles.

Scarf: Master Pattern.

Shawl Shapes.

Rectangular Shawl: Master Pattern.

Triangular Shawl: Master Patterns.

Make a Shawl into a Poncho.

Chapter 3. Hats.

Hat Styles.

Hat: Master Pattern.

Finishes for the Top.

Tutorial: Knitting in the Round on Double-Pointed Needles.

Chapter 4. Bags.

Bag Designs.

Rectangular Bag: Master Pattern.

Round Bag: Master Pattern.

Create Handles.

Line a Knitted Bag.

Felting.

Tutorial: Felted Bag.

Chapter 5. Socks.

Things to Consider Before Knitting Socks.

Socks: Master Pattern.

Tutorial: Toe-Up Sock Pattern.

Chapter 6. Mittens, Gloves, and Hand Warmers.

Mitten and Glove Styles.

Mittens and Gloves: Master Pattern.

Hand Warmers: Master Pattern.

Chapter 7. Vests.

Vest Styles.

Vest: Master Pattern.

More Vest Ideas.

Tutorial: Vest Variation.

Chapter 8. Sweaters.

Sweater Styles.

Assembling a Sweater.

Sweater: Master Pattern.

Tutorial: Sweater Variation.

Chapter 9. Altering the Master Patterns.

Adjusting a Design to Suit Your Taste.

Working with Stitch Patterns.

Adding Color.

Changing the Body Shape.

Altering Sleeves.

Chapter 10. Designing Your Own Knits.

Looking for Inspiration.

Choosing the Right Style.

Designing in Color.

Perfecting the Fit.

Doing the Math.

Determining Yarn Yardage.

Appendix A: Techniques and Embellishments.

Appendix B: Reference Materials.

Index.

Sobre el autor

SHARON TURNER, author of Teach Yourself VISUALLY Knitting and Monkeysuits, designs some of the most vibrant and imaginative knitwear available today. She sells her patterns and kits through yarn stores and online at Monkeysuits.com.