Her writing career has been split between knitting instruction books, produced in the late 1960s through the mid80s. Not surprising given how many knitters hate seaming. Our directory links to free knitting patterns only. Your edition of this book may contain errors in the following patterns. Apr 10, 2020 the best knitting books can provide guidance on a project you are tackling.
Top down sweaters can be tried on as they are made, making it easy to get just the right fit. Summer night cowl sweater an elegant sweater thats essential for a night out. Originally published in 1972 by charles scribners sons isbn. Fabulous seamless patterns to suit your style aa on. Bottomup sweaters are knit starting from the hem and knitting the sweater in pieces, working up to the neck. 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. Top down sweaters are knit starting from the neck and working the sweater down toward the hem, usually in one piece. Everyone begins a sweater from the ribbing up, right. 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.
Topdown circular yoke pullover knitting pattern by purl. For each location, she offers brief knitting specific history, key. Knitting patterns for women, men, children and babies. The title is pretty selfexplanatorytwelve lovely shawls, divided into three basic categories.
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. Knitting from the top is a much smaller book, but has more bang for the buck and less math if youre not that inclined. Knitters are walked through a top down cardigan knitting pattern and raglan pullover design by knitting expert wendy bernard. Topdown socks beginner magic loop fingering weight.
Walker born july 2, 1930, in philadelphia, pennsylvania is an american author and feminist. 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. Tags knitting barbara walker schoolhouse press reference. This is the best way to get a perfectly fitted sleeve around your shoulder and arm with no bulky seams. One of the newer books i like is knitting sweaters from the top down fabulous seamless patterns to suit your style.
Answering to a growing interest in knitting sweaters from the top down and knitting seamless sweaters that require little finishing, thishandy book offers. Dont you hate it when you finish a sweater only to find that it doesnt quite fit your body. Guide to top down knitting lovecrafts, loveknittings. The designs are aimed at fashionable knitters and has very stylish photography. Unleash your inner designer with top down and improvisational techniques by wendy bernard and kimball hall. Over 200 free knitted sweaters and cardigans knitting patterns allcraftsnet free crafts network free crafts projects. To get the knitting patterns, scroll down the page to the individual pattern you want and click on the link to that pattern. Someone asked me about topdown knitting and i pulled out top down sweaters. It has a range of top down raglan tops, sweaters and cardigans that are modern and stylish.
Topdown circular yoke pullover knitting pattern by purl soho. She begins with what ethnic knitting is, what you dont need to know, and color tips. She is an influential knitting expert and the author of several classic encyclopedic knitting references, despite not taking to it at all when she first learned in college. Seamless and worked top down, this tunic is a quick knit in worstedweight yarn. There is also a yoke sweater and a strappy top knit from the bottom up plus 2 wraps and a hat. Basic designs in multiple sizes and gauges budd, ann on. Wrong, barbara walker takes you through a method to start from the neck down. As the book points out, you can try it on as it progresses. It also has notes on how to adjust the patterns for your body shape. Unlike past books on top down knitting, this primer offers easy ways to alter and redesign the basic pullover and cardigan shapes. How to knit a sweater from the top down our pastimes. Modern top down knitting is a collection of feminine, citychic designs from kristy mcgowan, created using the. 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.
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. Streamlined striped sweater the stripes in this knit sweater pattern are flattering and fun. Whether you an absolute beginner who does not know the difference between a knit or a pearl stitch, or are an expert looking for ways to advance your knitting interests at a deeper level, our extensive inventory of. Standard knitwear design leaves you waiting until all the pieces have been seamed together before you know if you have made a miscalculation. 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. Someone asked me about top down knitting and i pulled out top down sweaters. 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.
Check out all the latest styles in top down knitting patterns. While writing this top ten list, i went way over my budget and gathered twenty free patterns instead of ten. Discover top down knitting from the ground up with expert ann budd. Stylish patterns knit from the top down include raglans, set in sleeves, a skirt and even a saddle shoulder design. Not only does this guide thoroughly explain how the technique sweaters are the ultimate showcase for knittersbut most patterns require tricky and complicated piecing. The knitters handy book of topdown sweaters ann budd knits. 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. As well, topdown sweaters are great when the knitter is unsure of yarn quantity.
These two construction methods are top down and bottomup. This essential book offers instructions for designing and knitting sweaters from the top. Summer stars top this shortsleeved knit top is great for spring and summer. Donna druchunas presents traditional knitting designs and techniques from across the globe in stepbystep fashion. Knitting sweaters from the top down book by cathy carron. But sometimes patterns that were available for free become paywalled later. Knitting top down, setin sleeves is a technique i learned years ago, and from that first time, it became my goto sleeve construction. The seamless, top down knitting method eliminates challenging construction, allowing knitters to focus on the individual details that make each sweater special. Guide to top down knitting lovecrafts, loveknittings new home. Top down knitting also known as upside down knitting because your garment grows upside down from your needles is growing in popularity. The knitters handy book of topdown sweaters by ann budd, 9781596684836, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
The pattern can evolve as you knit because you can try it on to see if the design is working. It is easier to shape than kitting from the bottom up. The beauty of knitting from the top down is that you can try on the sweater as you are knitting. I adore knitting for baby and collect baby patterns like one might collect seashells. 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. Click here to learn about our top down socks video class. It goes beyond walker, in that it also offers an alternative way to top down shaping that avoids the complicated method of shortrowing the top back. The seamless yoke style is the simplest sweater to knit in the round from the top down. 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.
Sweaters, dresses, skirts and accessories inspired by the techniques of barbara g. I have found that i can change the needle sizepattern size for a slightly different look. Dec 08, 2017 anns book does a fantastic job outlining the basic knitting process of 5 different topdown sweater styles. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. One thing you can do is check the length while trying it on.
Thus you can make the sleeves and the body the perfect length. Tags knitting barbara walker schoolhouse press reference schoolhouse press. Easy one piece baby sweater knitting patterns in the. The result is beautifully fitted garments with fewer seams than if you were using traditional methods. All wonderful, wonderful things so i was excited to examine this book. It describes in detail and in a way that is very easy to follow how to make the following. This essential book offers instructions for designing and knitting sweaters from the top down and seamless sweaters that require little finishing. In 2010, stc craft published kristina mcgowans successful modern top down knitting, a collection of fashionconscious top. Having the best knitting books on your book shelf or in your ereader library, is essential. Plus, she shares the unique canvases these styles create at the neckline. The best knitting books can provide guidance on a project you are tackling. Essential designs in multiple sizes and gauges for sweaters knit top down, side over, and back to front. The seamless, topdown knitting method eliminates challenging construction, allowing knitters to focus on the individual details that make each sweater special. Fiber and yarn enthusiasts nationwide will celebrate ann budds latest addition to the knitters handy book series.
Discover topdown knitting from the ground up with expert ann budd. You can make it shorter if you find you are running out of yarn. But longtime knitters will also find satisfaction in this pullovers classic engineering. There is a wedge shape either a basic triangle or a combination of them, a crescent, or a halfcircle.
Let me introduce you to a type of knitting pattern that will change your life. When and if i finally sit down to knit, it has to be a challengei hate knitting miles of plain fabric. Once you try knitting from the top down, if you like it, you always want to do things that way. Fabulous seamless patterns to suit your style by carron, cathy isbn. The knitters handy book of topdown sweaters knit picks. 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. Top down knitting makes this sweater so easy to do with no seams at all. The ideas in the book are brilliant, knitting from the top will enable you to knit almost anything, top down and seamlessly without patterns.
Review from knitting scholar blog, january 5, 2019 adding to her series of books of beautiful shawls, jen lucas presents top down shawls. The perfect beginners top down sweater maria shell. Easy one piece baby sweater knitting patterns in the loop. Top down has always been like the holy grail of knitting sweaters even though i have never knit one this way. Knitting from the top down with wendy bernard dvd is available for purchase at. Im in the mood for a top down raglan project, like the opulent raglan by wendy bernard. 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. This isnt just to be contrary, there are definite benefits to knitting top down. As well as books of stylish knitting patterns youll need a good knitting encyclopedia to help you with new techniques and solve problems.
This book is the thinking knitters guide to top down knitting in many styles. There is not a step by step pattern in the whole thing. A good knitting book is a welcome gift for any knitter. Top down knitting allows you to adjust the design as you knit. Karen templers article on roundyoke sweaters is also worth a read for further discussion on their construction. Top down knitting is a dream for many knitters as it means more freedom to adjust and adapt the drape, fit and positive ease of your project, perfect for jumpers, cardigans and baby projects that are custom fit. Pattern links, yarn weights, and sizes available are in the captions below each picture. 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. A great book to get you started is fitted knits by stefanie japel.
Apr 29, 2015 knitters handy book of topdown sweaters. Fiber and yarn enthusiasts will celebrate ann budds latest addition to the knitters handy book series. From top down sweater patterns to top down knit tops, theres a fashionable and easy piece for every knitter. Top down fingeringweight socks for beginners, written for one or twoatatime on magic loop. 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.
Most knitters love to browse through knitting patterns. This is the technical resource for knitting garments from the top down. Teaches you skills and theory, and sets you free to do your. Walker begins the volume with an explanation of how to calculate the number of rows and. Completely free knitting patterns and free crochet patterns online. Knitting sweaters from the top down by cathy carron i like the idea of this book. When it comes to knitting techniques, knitting stitches and knitting patterns, there are no better resources than interweave books. Its not glitzy or pretty but it will walk you through the math to make pretty much anything you want from the top down. Knitting a sweater from the top down is a liberating experience.
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