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Sweater Design in Plain English by Maggie Righetti; original sketches by Maggie Righetti; redrawn by John Yates is a reference work available to read on EtoBox.

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<p><P>If you're tired of making sweaters with sleeves that are the wrong length, necklines that droop, armholes that are too tight, and an overall look that's not quite right, then let <i>Seater Design in Plain English </i>come to your rescue. In clear, straightforward terms, Maggie Righettie shares her knitting know-how and good fashion sense so that, no matter what your knitting level, you can overcome the fear of failure, avoid costly mistakes, adapt already-existing patterns, and plan and create sweaters that really fit and look terrific-sweaters that will be worn for many years to come. Topics and techniques include&#58;<P>-Understanding the nature of yarn and pattern stitches<p>-Choosing the most flattering color and design for the wearer<p>-Taking accurate body measurements<p>-Estimating the amount of yarn you'll need<p>-How to tell whether or not a sweater will look good on you-before you start to knit<p>-How to alter printed patterns so they really fit<p>-How to understand the mathematics of gauge and pattern design<p>-Plus start-to-finish instructions for thirteen classic sweaters<P>Each technique is illustrated with clear diagrams, sketches, or photographs. Complete with

Who reads Sweater Design in Plain English?

Author

Maggie Righetti; original sketches by Maggie Righetti; redrawn by John Yates

Publisher

St. Martin's Griffin

Published

1990

Language

EN

ISBN

9780312051648

Category

reference

Subjects

Crafts & Hobbies, Fiction, Reference

Rating

4.07 / 5 (368 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-13