Knitting Cuff to Cuff: A Dozen Designs for Sideways-Knit Garments (Twelve Sweaters One Way) [Paperback]

Susan Guagliumi (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1, 2007

A dozen colorful and creative sweater designs made from one basic shape.This book of easy-to-knit charted patterns features 12 sweaters made with one simple shape and knitting technique. Working with a cuff-to-cuff silhouette as each garment's foundation, readers create an assortment of unique sweaters. Each sweater features one or more innovative design variations, including different neckline and collar treatments; band treatments; stitch patterning and textural details; gauge variations; yarn variations; colorwork and patterning; and an array of finishing details. All sweater patterns include directions for sizes XS to XXL. A special section offers machine knitters tips for adapting all twelve sweater patterns to the machine.

Editorial Reviews

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Knitting Cuff to Cuff: A Dozen Designs for Sideways-Knit Garments

ôKnitting garments from cuff to cuff is a much easier way to create figure-flattering vertical stripes than are traditional methods of knitting up from the bottom ribbing of the sweater or down from the neckûjust one reason knitters might want to give knitting cuff to cuff a try. Fiber artist/instructor Guagliumi's (Hand-Manipulated Stitches for Machine Knitters) project book of 12 sweaters sized XS to XXL features nine garments for women, two for children, and one man's pullover. The author includes a chapter on adapting the patterns to machine knitting and information on using machine-knitting skills like scrapping on and scrapping off in hand knitting. Patterns are well written and very complete; they are complemented by schematics, charts, color photos, and step-by-step instructions. A good choice for public libraries where demand warrants.ö
ûLibrary Journal, April 15, 2007

About the Author

Susan Guagliumi, of Northford, CT, is a fiber artist, instructor, and author. She has created original hand-and machine-knit garment designs for Vogue Knitting, Knitters, and Family Circle Easy Knitting. She has also written numerous articles for Handmade, Threads, and other craft and fiber magazines. She also edited a biannual fashion magazine, produced instructional materials, and wrote and appeared in a series of instructional videos for Studio by White Knitting Machines.

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Creative Publishing international (February 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1589232909
• ISBN-13: 978-1589232907
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #365,403 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Knit a sweater in one piece!, May 3, 2007

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KP "avid knitter" (westchester NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Knitting Cuff to Cuff: A Dozen Designs for Sideways-Knit Garments (Twelve Sweaters One Way) (Paperback)

This is a great book, with interesting sweater designs, luscious photos, and clear illustrations. The chapters give easy to understand lessons on guage, yarn selection, reading stitch charts and using scrap knitting, (great information for any knitting project) not to mention knitting and finishing techniques for knitting a whole sweater from one cuff to the other. Projects for the whole family!

28 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Knitting Cuff to Cuff (Twelve Sweaters One Way), May 6, 2007

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Antoinette Salerno (Redondo Beach, Ca.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Knitting Cuff to Cuff: A Dozen Designs for Sideways-Knit Garments (Twelve Sweaters One Way) (Paperback)

Susan Guagliumi's book Knitting Cuff to Cuff (Twelve Sweaters One Way) is very well written...explicit,concise & the directions are easy to follow. It is beautifully illustrated & an inspiration for knitters eager to try new avenues. Her book opens up limitless possibilities for knitters both beginner & experienced.

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Knitters Dream, May 12, 2007

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This review is from: Knitting Cuff to Cuff: A Dozen Designs for Sideways-Knit Garments (Twelve Sweaters One Way) (Paperback)

This is a beautiful book, with lots of information and many designs utilizing the technique of knitting cuff to cuff using the easy instructions provided. I recommend it to knitters who enjoy style and ease of fit.