Fiber and yarn enthusiasts will celebrate ann budds latest addition to the knitters handy book series. 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. 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. The top has impressive swirl shaping to top off this gorgeous project. I suggest having a good learn to knit book on hand for a reference. Streamlined striped sweater the stripes in this knit sweater pattern are flattering and fun. 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. Baby romper knitting patterns in the loop knitting. Teaches you skills and theory, and sets you free to do your. To knit these patterns, as any other pattern, you will need to know how to knit, purl, increase, decrease, cast on and bind off with confidence. Having the best knitting books on your book shelf or in your ereader library, is essential. How many stitches to pick up around the armhole and how to use short rows to work a perfectlyfitting sleeve cap.
Free patterns patons yarns for knitting and crochet patterns. Heres a letter from the interweave team about how were responding to covid19 and offering support to our community. Fabulous seamless patterns to suit your style aa on. 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. Basic designs in multiple sizes and gauges spi by ann budd isbn.
But longtime knitters will also find satisfaction in this pullovers classic engineering. A yoke sweater is a circular sweater that is typically knit from the top down but can also be knit from the bottom up and are often featured with a geometrical pattern around the neck. Over 200 free knitted sweaters and cardigans knitting patterns allcraftsnet free crafts network free crafts projects. As well, topdown sweaters are great when the knitter is unsure of yarn quantity. Dec 08, 2017 ann budds the knitters handy book of top down sweaters does a fantastic job outlining the basic knitting process of 5 different top down sweater styles. Aug 21, 2012 fiber and yarn enthusiasts nationwide will celebrate ann budds latest addition to the knitters handy book series. Knitting books from wellloved reference guides to exciting new pattern collections, we curate an inspiring roster of titles to choose from. Sweaters are the ultimate showcase for knittersbut most patterns require tricky and complicated piecing.
Barbara walkers 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. Tags knitting barbara walker schoolhouse press reference. 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. Dec 12, 2018 check your local yarn store to see if they are carrying this amazing new book. Walker begins the volume with an explanation of how to calculate the number of rows and. Does knitting a sweater in one piece with no seams seem like a revolutionary approach. Your edition of this book may contain errors in the following patterns. Her knitting treasury series documents over a thousand different knitting stitches. Our book price match guarantee means youre able to shop til your hearts content, always knowing that you can get the very best price. Knitting a sweater from the top down is a liberating experience. Its not glitzy or pretty but it will walk you through the math to make pretty much anything you want from the top down. The ideas in the book are brilliant, knitting from the top will enable you to knit almost anything, top down and seamlessly without patterns. Sweaters, dresses, skirts and accessories inspired by the techniques of barbara g. 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.
With a simple gaugeandcircumference technique you can make nearly any garment for anyone. It is easier to shape than kitting from the bottom up. The seamless, topdown knitting method eliminates challenging construction, allowing knitters to focus on the individual details that make each sweater special. Was disappointed as i expected this to be pattern book,but it is book explaining top down knitting, as such it does explain the method well. Ive already made the shrug, a short sleeved cardigan and the cover sweater. The marvellous invention of circular needles meant that modern knitters could knit in the round, from the top down, bottom up and even from sidetoside giving knitters the creative freedom to adjust their projects as they go. But sometimes patterns that were available for free become paywalled later. Fiber and yarn enthusiasts nationwide will celebrate ann budds latest addition to the knitters handy book series.
The title is pretty selfexplanatorytwelve lovely shawls, divided into three basic categories. The seamless, top down knitting method eliminates challenging. The knitters handy book of top down sweaters is the new indispensable knitting resource on your bookshelf. Karen templers article on roundyoke sweaters is also worth a read for further discussion on their construction. The knitters handy book of topdown sweaters ann budd knits. Knitting patterns for bibfront baby rompers and onesies. Seamless and worked top down, this tunic is a quick knit in worstedweight yarn. Cathy carron most sweater patterns require complicated piecing that can be a little tricky. Packed with an engaging variety of knitting patterns, this book is a delight for knitters interested in becoming more familiar with topdown knitting patterns. Sweaters knit from the top down have several advantages over sweaters made using conventional, bottomup construction. Other books considered mosaic knitting, for producing multicolored designs while knitting only one color per row, and constructing knitted garments from the top down rather than the usual bottomup method used in western knitting tradition. This essential book offers instructions for designing and knitting sweaters from the top down and seamless sweaters that require little finishing.
Top down knitting is the modern method of knitting apparel in one piece from the top down, rather than creating separate panels and sewing together. Knit this fashionable and warm cloche on any machine. The seamless, top down knitting method eliminates challenging construction, allowing knitters to focus on the individual details that make each sweater special. The stripe can be knit plain, in reverse stockinette, linen stitch or any stitch pattern to make it stand out. The beauty of knitting from the top down is that you can try on the sweater as you are knitting. The perfect beginners top down sweater i have gone back to cooking food and putting it in the refrigerator for my family to eat, but beyond that, the knit cation continues. 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. Evie boot toppers have a cute rib edging and button detail creating a classic and versatile boot topper thats perfect for your winter boots. This is the technical resource for knitting garments from the top down. Stylish patterns knit from the top down include raglans, set in sleeves, a skirt and even a saddle shoulder design. When and if i finally sit down to knit, it has to be a challengei hate knitting miles of plain fabric. The best knitting books can provide guidance on a project you are tackling.
The patterns are stylish and modern but arent too fussy. Summer stars top this shortsleeved knit top is great for spring and summer. Knitting from the top down with wendy bernard dvd is available for purchase at. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The print bookebook bundle can be found at top down. 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. Not only does this guide thoroughly explain how the technique sweaters are the ultimate showcase for knittersbut most patterns require tricky and complicated piecing. Great reference for general principles of top down knitting. These patterns are not my designs but links to other designers who have generously shared their patterns. Be sure to join in on our top down kal over on ravelry. This book is a good introduction to top down knitting. Tags knitting barbara walker schoolhouse press reference schoolhouse press.
Dec 12, 2014 knitters are walked through a top down cardigan knitting pattern and raglan pullover design by knitting expert wendy bernard. Of the 25 patterns in this book there are 10 that i plan to make. Originally published in 1972 by charles scribners sons isbn. As the book points out, you can try it on as it progresses. Discover topdown knitting from the ground up with expert ann budd.
Review from knitting scholar blog, january 5, 2019 adding to her series of books of beautiful shawls, jen lucas presents top down shawls. Babytoddlers seamless top down fishermans rib jacket p058 pattern by oge. Other top down patterns might be written differently. This book is the thinking knitters guide to top down knitting in many styles. Dont you hate it when you finish a sweater only to find that it doesnt quite fit your body. The knitters handy book of topdown sweaters knit picks.
Knitters are walked through a top down cardigan knitting pattern and raglan pullover design by knitting expert wendy bernard. The following photos were taken as i knitted a top down pullover for a baby. Once you try knitting from the top down, if you like it, you always want to do things that way. Apr 10, 2020 the best knitting books can provide guidance on a project you are tackling. The perfect beginners top down sweater maria shell. There is also a podcastblog tour happening from now through october. Sweaters made from the top down are usually constructed in one seamless piece, which means little or no fussy seam sewing once the sweater is finished.
The book also has great methods for doing leggings, tights, skirts and other items you might want to knit but dont know how to. Patterns that are knitted from the top down have the advantage that you can try them on as you go and adjust for a perfect fit. Reimagining setin sleeve design, by elizabeth doherty, is a collection that takes classic setin sleeve sweater construction and turns it on its head, with designs that are worked seamlessly from the top down. A great book to get you started is fitted knits by stefanie japel. Thus you can make the sleeves and the body the perfect length. Walkers 12 topdown templates, kristina mcgowan explores the world of topdown knitting. Basic designs in multiple sizes and gauges budd, ann on. Baby knitting patterns top down baby sweater knitting patterns.
Top down knitting also known as upside down knitting because your garment grows upside down from your needles is growing in popularity. Someone asked me about top down knitting and i pulled out top down sweaters. Top down sweaters can be tried on as they are made, making it easy to get just the right fit. Inside top down knit sweaters by corinna ferguson you will find 16 stylish sweater patterns that are sure to get you excited and stretch your knitting skills. 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. Check out all the latest styles in top down knitting patterns. The book has methods for saddle shoulder sweaters easy the top down way, raglan, drop sleeves, etc.
Summer night cowl sweater an elegant sweater thats essential for a night out. It also has notes on how to adjust the patterns for your body shape. The knitters handy book of topdown sweaters by ann budd, 9781596684836, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Knit as simply as possible in the round from the top down, with some basic short row shaping at the back of the neck, the topdown circular yoke pullover pattern is an excellent place to start for new sweater knitters. There is a wedge shape either a basic triangle or a combination of them, a crescent, or a halfcircle. Knitting sweaters from the top down book by cathy carron.
It has a range of top down raglan tops, sweaters and cardigans that are modern and stylish. Not only does this guide thoroughly explain how the technique works, but it also teaches beginners how to design their own generic patterns for pullovers and cardigans in different yarn gauges. Our directory links to free knitting patterns only. Knitting from the top is a much smaller book, but has more bang for the buck and less math if youre not that inclined. This essential book offers instructions for designing and knitting sweaters from the top. Topdown circular yoke pullover knitting pattern by purl. Jul 30, 2012 buy the knitters handy book of top down sweaters. 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. Someone asked me about topdown knitting and i pulled out top down sweaters. Completely free knitting patterns and free crochet patterns online. Discover top down knitting from the ground up with expert ann budd. Im in the mood for a top down raglan project, like the opulent raglan by wendy bernard.
Jan 22, 2020 top down knit sweaters are one of my favorites to work on. Guide to top down knitting lovecrafts, loveknittings. Walker begins the volume with an explanation of how to calculate the number of rows and stitches to shape the seamless garment appropriately. There is not a step by step pattern in the whole thing.
From top down sweater patterns to top down knit tops, theres a fashionable and easy piece for every knitter. Patterns that are knitted from the top down have the advantage that you can try them on as. If not, you can find it on amazon here affiliate link. Thats because this easytolearn technique is innovative and exciting. Jul 04, 2012 top down sweaters are all the rage, and for good reason. Let me introduce you to a type of knitting pattern that will change your life. How to knit a sweater from the top down our pastimes. To get the knitting patterns, scroll down the page to the individual pattern you want and click on the link to that pattern.
Reviews of top down are beginning to pop up around the knitting worldvisit 2 knit lit chicks and the stockinette zombies for their take. Aug 21, 2012 each of the five sweater types is conveniently accompanied by three fulllength patterns, one from a featured top designer. Most of walkers bestknown knitting books have been reprinted, and. I grew up watching my russian grandmother knit everything from the top down. In addition, theres a simple stitch glossary at the front, about 20 different increases explained on page 20 and a short section on how to chart your own patterns, and how to convert piece knitting into the round. Knitting a basic sweater from the neck down is one of the easiest ways to gain an understanding of how sweater shaping works, which builds your confidence as a knitter and enables you to begin modifying published patterns to your liking or to knit without a pattern.