Knitting Pattern Essentials

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"Knitting Pattern Essentials will redefine how a knitter approaches a sweater. Acclaimed instructor and author Sally Melville distills her many years of expertise into this comprehensive guide to sweater construction, revealing the ins and outs of creating or modifying a garment pattern so the finished project looks and fits just the way you want it to." Bring Your Vision to Life with Pattern-Drafting Essentials Whats the number one mistake that knitters make They follow a pattern exactly! In this comprehensive guide to sweater construction, acclaimed knitting instructor Sally Melville reveals the secrets to creating or modifying a pattern so the finished project looks and fits exactly how you want it to. Pattern drafting has never been easier to understand as Sally breaks down each skill, including how to calculate your personal measurements, ease, and stitch patterns create a pattern for an existing garment that you love shape a variety of necklines, shoulders, sides, sleeves, and hemlines combine garment elements for an endless array of design possibilities rescue a project when it doesnt turn out as expected finish your projects with a professional look knit 10 original projects that showcase the elements covered in the book With Sallys knitting expertise at your fingertips, you have all the tools you need to adjust patterns to fit you better than ever and create patterns that finally make your dream designs a reality.

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SALLY MELVILLE is a widely published and highly sought after knitwear designer who every year teaches a dozen different workshops at more than twenty venues across North America. Her work has appeared in many magazines, from Vogue Knitting to Interweave Knits, and she is the author of several books, including the bestselling Knitting Experience series. Visit Sally online at www.sallymelvilleknits.com.