Design & Knit the Sweater of Your Dreams [Paperback]

J. Marsha Michler (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 2002

Designing and creating a sweater is fun and can be accomplished by knitters of all skill levels! J. Marsha Michler guides the reader through three main design and construction areas: creating pattern stitches and colorworking; sweater shapes and styles; and how to fit a sweater. Each is explained fully and clearly, and allows for the reader to participate through worksheets. Also includes helpful tips, diagrams, and detailed photos. This book is a reference, textbook, and workbook that will inspire knitters to create beautiful sweaters they will want to wear again and again. Covers four different styles of sweaters and provides instructions for designing and knitting more than 18 sweaters, along with helpful hints that assist the reader in making creative choices.

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Krause Publications (May 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 087349329X
• ISBN-13: 978-0873493291
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,468,957 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

J. Marsha Michler (http://www.jmarshamichler.com, on Facebook as J Marsha Michler) is author of books on crazy quilting, jewelry and knitting. She has written articles for magazines and has won awards for her crazy quilts. She actively pursues various needlearts, jewelry, spinning, graphic design, photography. She also gardens, builds stone walls, travels and enjoys sushi with her husband. She is an active member of Embroiderer's Guild of America, Society of S. Maine Craftsmen, and other organizations. From Appleton, Wisconsin, she now lives in the beautiful foothills of Southern Maine U.S.A.

Customer Reviews

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25 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Dissapointing, July 2, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Design & Knit the Sweater of Your Dreams (Paperback)

I originally bought this in hopes of getting some new ideas for creating one of a kind sweaters. Instead, I found that the book used very basic, tired patterns that are easily found elsewhere. There is a good section on custom fitting your garment, but other than that, nothing special. This would be a good book for those needing basic patterns, but don't expect to be able to "knit the sweater of your dreams" after reading it.