The Knitters Handy Book of Patterns: Basic Designs in Multiple Sizes & Gauges

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Offering charts and plans for making infant- through adult-sized projects, this unique book provides knitters with a complete resource of more than 350 patterns for caps, tams, scarves, vests, sweaters, mittens, gloves, and socks that are written for multiple gauges to accommodate all weights of yarn from bulky to fingering. Also included are the basics of pattern design and alteration to allow for the addition of different types of texture and color patterns or the modification of existing patterns to accommodate more gauges. Patterns are also accompanied by an assortment of ideas for edgings and finishes, further expanding design options.

Ann Budd is managing editor of Interweave Knits. She won the 2000 Master Knitter certificate from the Knitting Guild of America. She lives in Boulder, Colorado.