Tag: Books
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Knitting Plus
Finally a book specifically on fit! Knitting Plus by Lisa Shroyer is on custom fitting plus-sized sweaters, and it has a lot of really great, solid information. The first chapter goes over the various parts that make up a sweater and the different fit issues a plus-sized knitter might face. It also explains a lot…
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Knit to Flatter
Knit to Flatter by Amy Herzog got recommended to me quite a bit when I was looking for books on custom fitting sweaters, so I was really surprised when I got my hands on it and discovered that it’s not really a book about fit modifications. Instead, it’s kind of like those books on how…
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Little Red in the City
Although it’s a pattern book at heart, Little Red in the City by Ysolda Teague frequently gets recommended for its fit information. The first ¼ of the book is a section called “Tools for a Successful Sweater,” and it covers everything from swatching and choosing a size to adding a few modifications and blocking. I…
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Fit Your Knits
When it comes to sewing, most people expect to make a few alterations to get the perfect fit. Knitting offers a bit more wiggle room because of the nature of knit fabric, but there are many instances where you might need to customize the fit to get a good looking sweater. Shaping, especially front darts,…
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Ohio Knitting Mills
I had a package come in the mail today, and it was my copy of Ohio Knitting Mills! I don’t add new knitting books to my collection very often now that I don’t rely on them for patterns, but I love getting books about knitting history. I have a few that have more of a…