Take 12 basic sweater patterns, add 3 exciting options for each, and watch as your sweaters take on entirely new personalities—for a total of 36 different designs! In Knits Three Ways, expert knitter and designer Melissa Matthay presents a dozen core sweater designs and explains how simple changes in elements like yarn type, stitch pattern, and sweater length can dramatically transform the look and style of any knit creation. This helpful handbook helps you design your own sweater with basic guidelines for measuring, shaping, and finishing, so that every sweater you make will turn out precisely as desired. Next there are 12 basic patterns, offering projects ranging from a geisha-inspired kimono to a comfy hoodie to a stylish shrug—as well as such wardrobe staples as a classic pullover and a cardigan sweater. Learn how to vary length, embellishment, and trim, so that you can invent, customize, and experiment with your very own unique patterns. Try new ways of changing stitches—from cables to chevrons to ribbing—altering sleeve shapes and length, and incorporating ribbons, ruffles, and lace adornments to create entirely new designs. Also included are plenty of knitting tips, helpful hints, and suggestions for still more stylish variations. Whether you’re a beginner eager to make a simple sweater for your first post-scarf project, an intermediate knitter ready to experiment and design new creations, or a seasoned expert looking for fresh ideas to incorporate into your own patterns, Knits Three Ways is an entirely new, entirely innovative kind of knitting guide.

Knits Three Ways: Mix and Match Design Elements to Create a Custom-Made Sweater

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Matthay, Melissa

Crafts & Hobbies

Potter Craft

A collection of classic sweater patterns includes twenty project cards that describe the size and dimensions of a sweater, as well as the necessary materials and easy-to-follow techniques that go into creating them.

The Little Box of Sweaters

Thies, Sheryl

Martingale and Company

Twenty laminated project cards demonstrate the patterns of beautiful, all season, hand-knit scarves, and include instructions on the step-by-step process of knitting as well as information on the size and materials of each scarf.

The Little Box of Scarves

Martingale & Co Inc

The popular authors of Basically Brilliant Knits are back with an all-new collection of simple-to-make, spectacular-to-wear knits! Dazzling yarns combine with dramatic flair in styles for beginners and experts alike. Transform 25 basic patterns into show-it-off tanks, vests, pullovers, jackets, cardigans, and ponchos. Learn a new feature, trim, or pattern stitch with each project you make. Discover expert tips for selecting yarns and needles, adjusting lengths, and knitting perfectly fitted pieces.

Perfectly Brilliant Knits

Choose from a bounty of classic-to-chic scarf patterns inside this clever box—the latest in the popular "Little Box" series! 
· Twenty stylish scarf patterns feature lightweight styles and easy stitch patterns 
· Project cards feature full-color photos on the front; schematics, size, materials information, and step-by-step directions are on the back 
· Designs include a Beaded Long-Leaf Lace scarf, a Corkscrew Spiral scarf, and a Funky Windows scarf

The Little Box Of Scarves II