Sweater Success
Quarry Books (Verlag)
978-0-7603-9699-5 (ISBN)
From cast-on to the best sweater in your closet, learn to knit sweaters that you love with Knitatude in Sweater Success.
This ultimate knitting guide is designed to take you from casting on to completing your very own handmade wardrobe. Within its pages, author Chantal Miyagishima (@Knitatude) shares her expert advice and practical guidance so you can create beautiful, perfectly fitted sweaters with ease—even if you’re new to sweater knitting.
Packed with tips and tricks for everything from choosing the right yarn to adjusting your gauge, Sweater Success ensures that your sweaters turn out exactly how you want them to. With six beginner-friendly patterns and detailed guidance on customization, you’ll be able to knit pullovers and cardigans that reflect your unique style. Chantal’s friendly, down-to-earth approach makes this book the perfect companion for anyone ready to master sweater knitting.
Inside you’ll find:
Comprehensive instructions for sweater knitting: Learn how to choose fibers, swatch for gauge, and block your garments for a perfect finish.
Six stylish patterns with expert guidance throughout: Knit beautiful pullovers and cardigans with confidence.
Customization tips and techniques: Adjust other patterns to create garments that fit your body perfectly.
Care and storage advice: Keep your handmade knits looking great for years to come with Chantal’s expert care tips.
Whether you’re knitting your first sweater or adding new pieces to your handmade wardrobe, Sweater Success gives you the tools to create cozy, stylish knitwear you’ll love to wear.
The Stitching Success series is for makers ready to take the next step in their craft. You've made a few scarves, maybe a hat, but you want to make more. These books walk you step by step through the process of going beyond the basics, with authors who feel like your new best fiber friend. By the end of the book, you'll be able to confidently make garments and accessories you love! Also available from the series: Sock Knitting Success.
Chantal Miyagishima is a self-taught knitter and the creative force behind @Knitatude, a popular brand known for its approachable and stylish knitting patterns. Based in Calgary, Alberta, Chantal has built a community of over 230K Instagram followers who tune in for her fun, down-to-earth approach to knitting. She’s been featured as an instructor in Knit Stars Season 9 and regularly shares her love for knitting through tutorials, workshops, and digital content. In Sweater Success, Chantal empowers knitters of all skill levels to craft their own handmade wardrobes, combining her passion for fashion and functional knits.
Contents
Welcome & Hi!
Knitting Your First Sweater
Chapter One: Basic Garment Constructions & Styles
Chapter Two: Finding Your Size
Chapter Three: Easing into Ease
Chapter Four: Essential Sweater Tools
Chapter Five: Yarn & Yarn Subbing
Chapter Six: Gauge Swatching
Chapter Seven: How to Read a Pattern
Chapter Eight: Making Mods
Chapter Nine: Blocking Your Knits
Chapter Ten: All About Aftercare
Chapter Eleven: Sweater to Knit
Classic Yoke Sweater
Simple Stockinette Raglan
Neapolitan Pullover
Ivy League Vest
Afternoon Tea Cardi
Everyday Duster
Abbreviations
Special Stitches and Techniques Explained
Resources
Acknowledgements
About the Author
Index
| Erscheinungsdatum | 17.10.2025 |
|---|---|
| Reihe/Serie | Stitching Success |
| Zusatzinfo | color photos |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 216 x 279 mm |
| Gewicht | 590 g |
| Themenwelt | Kunst / Musik / Theater ► Design / Innenarchitektur / Mode |
| Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Freizeit / Hobby ► Handarbeit / Textiles | |
| Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Gesundheit / Leben / Psychologie ► Lebenshilfe / Lebensführung | |
| ISBN-10 | 0-7603-9699-X / 076039699X |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-7603-9699-5 / 9780760396995 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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