It describes in detail and in a way that is very easy to follow how to make the following. Aug 14, 2016 when i first published my top down tutorial in early 20, id only been knitting for about 17 months, hadnt yet struck on my basted knitting theory, and didnt take much care with the tutorial photos. When and if i finally sit down to knit, it has to be a challengei hate knitting miles of plain fabric. Summer stars top this shortsleeved knit top is great for spring and summer. Top down knitting is the modern method of knitting apparel in one piece from the top down, rather than creating separate panels and sewing together. Home top down patterns page 1 of 3 patterns are digital, delivered automatically in pdf format. After checkout you will get a download link and the option to add them to your ravelry library. Answering to a growing interest in knitting sweaters from the top down and knitting seamless sweaters that require little finishing, this handy book offers instructions for knitting five basic sweater types. The top down method of knitting sweaters promoted by barbara g.
Following the basics for each of the five sweater types are three. For this book, we are borrowing some of these concepts and adapting them to the structure of crochet and the styles of today. The perfect beginners top down sweater maria shell. Topdown knitting james cox knits knitting kits for men. A top down, seamlessyoke sweater,featuring from those first crisp moments of fall, to the last lingering chills of spring, a simple cardigan is a wardrobe staple. I got perfect gauge, the sweater was fun and easy, and turned out exactly like i wanted. They give beginners the instant gratification of using newly learned skills and knitting a finished garment quickly. Jun 29, 2018 these two construction methods are top down and bottomup. For decades, knitters have been constructing garments using the wonderfully efficient top down technique made famous by barbara g.
Knitting pattern topdown sweater pullover the evermore etsy. Notes on the knitters handy book of topdown sweaters. The ideas in the book are brilliant, knitting from the top will enable you to knit almost anything, top down and seamlessly without patterns. The knitters handy book of topdown sweaters now available in e. Whether knitting at the beach or while watching a movie, these free knitting patterns will be a blast to make and wear. Throw it over your favorite tee, layer it under a light winter jacket, wrap it around you as you. Knitting sweaters from the top down book by cathy carron. Available in english, french, german and dutch languages. From classic and simple to adorned with lace, cables, or colorwork, you will find a pattern that will keep your interest while you knit and keep the children in your life warm and cozy. Knitting top down sweaters a 10 year anniversary special.
The patterns are stylish and modern but arent too fussy. Vogue knitting, the fashion powerhouse, offers a collection of 290 free patterns that. Whether youre new to knitting or youve been knitting for years, sites are uploading new patterns every single day. Originally published in 1972 by charles scribners sons isbn. Easy one piece baby sweater knitting patterns in the loop.
May 20, 2019 boys knitting patterns just a couple for girls. There are so many beautiful patterns to choose from in the top down sweater area, but the construction for each is very similar. Basic designs in multiple sizes and gauges by ann budd. Jun 11, 2018 knit from the top down, you have the advantage of starting at the top and seeing how the sweater is coming along in order to adjust the length and width accordingly. The knitters handy book of topdown sweaters is the new indispensable knitting resource on your bookshelf. Aug 21, 2012 each of the five sweater types is conveniently accompanied by three fulllength patterns, one from a featured top designer. Download our free guides to knitting topdown sweaters. Aug 22, 2012 getting started knitting socks has long been my favorite knitting book, and i just bought a copy of top down sweaters and im excited to get started. Easy techniques allow knitters to adjust a garment as they go, offering over twenty chic projects that can also be used as design templates for further patternfree work. Cardigans are the perfect layer for children of all sizes, and you have an extensive pattern collection to choose from below. Pdf books download knitters handy book of top down sweaters. Are you a seasoned knitter or maybe youve always wanted to learn how to knit. Knit from the top down in the round, purga features a bold colorwork pattern, knit with a solid color yarn, set against the color shifts of berroco pixel. Wear these oversized sweaters indoors and out to survive the forthcoming snowstorm.
Knitting patterns for baby cardigans and pullover sweaters rated easy by ravelrers or the designer and knit from the top down in one piece with minimal seaming. Feb 07, 2015 knitting pure and simple has some of the greatest top down sweaters. Free knitting pattern for top down raglan baby sweater. Knitters are walked through a top down cardigan knitting pattern and raglan pullover design by knitting expert wendy bernard. Shortsleeved pullover sweater with ruffled sleeves and hem is knit seamlessly from the top down. See more ideas about knitting, knitting patterns, knit crochet. Free baby sweaters knitting patterns howstuffworks. Made with berroco ultra wool chunky, this sweater knitting pattern will work up quickly. Sweater knitting pattern books are a great way to expand your pattern library, learn new techniques and explore new styles, colors and trends. Easy one piece baby sweater knitting patterns in the. This site will teach you the basics and help you move on to more advanced skills.
See more ideas about knitting, knitting patterns, baby knitting. Someone asked me about top down knitting and i pulled out top down sweaters. Streamlined striped sweater the stripes in this knit sweater pattern are flattering and fun. Learn how to knit your first sweater using these tips and easy patterns, essential skills, and easy sweaters for beginners. With a variety of looks and textures, youll find a sweater pattern for every baby on your list. Pretty floral panels that mirror each other embellish the fronts of the cape. Fiber and yarn enthusiasts nationwide will celebrate ann budd.
The size of the sweater is determined by the depth of the raglan seam. Choose contrasting colors of berroco pixel and berroco ultra wool dk to knit this gorgeous sweater knitting pattern. Fiber and yarn enthusiasts nationwide will celebrate ann budds latest addition to the knitters handy book series. The marvellous invention of circular needles meant that modern knitters could knit in the round, from the top down, bottom up and even from sidetoside giving knitters the creative freedom to adjust their projects as they go. But never have the results looked as glamorous and citychic as they do in modern topdown knitting. With top down knitting, you dont have to wait until the end to figure out what parts of the pattern dont work for you. The course is a start to finish series of videos that demonstrates shaping raglan sleeves, the front neck and joining the sleeves with a sewasyou go method.
Knitting pattern pdf baby sweater pattern, top down sweater, childs sweater, childs jumper, easy baby sweater, yankee knitter designs yankeeknitterdesigns 5 out of 5 stars 69. Ravelry special this pattern will be available as a free knitting pattern download on ravelry for a limited time. Greatly appreciated for discussion of knitting instead of the usual book filled with patterns i will never knit and a couple pages of discussing technique. It tells you how to knit most styles of sweaters from the top down, to your own measurements, and in your own choice of yarn, color, and pattern stitch. In the interim, ive published many related posts about various details of the process. Knitting sweaters from the top down provides a fine guide to top down sweater knitting and tells how to knit a sweater in one piece, with no seams. The marvellous invention of circular needles meant that modern knitters could knit in the round, from the top down, bottom up and even from sidetoside giving knitters the creative freedom to. Now, thanks to designer dora ohrenstein, crocheters will benefit for the first time from a pattern book featuring the same beloved approach. Fiber and yarn enthusiasts nationwide will celebrate ann budds latest addition to the knitters handy bookseries.
However, knitting from the bottom up can make it a bit difficult to add in decreases and increases to the pattern to make the fit more tailored. I hope you will let me know how it works out for you and let me know if you need any help. Knit front and back of a stitch, knit one, knit front and back of a stitch. When it comes to finding sites that offer free knitting patterns, the internet is loaded of them.
Apr 29, 2019 top down knitting is the modern method of knitting apparel in one piece from the top down, rather than creating separate panels and sewing together. The graceful waves tunic sweater features cap sleeves and a delicate lace hem. Knitters handy book of topdown sweaters by ann budd. How to design and knit a sweater from the top down. A timeless technique for 15 modern sweaters by tammy honaman hardcover. Of the 25 patterns in this book there are 10 that i plan to make. Wide ribbed button bands allow you to showcase bold, beautiful buttons like the woven leather shank ones shown here and keep the chill out. Begin with a basic cardigan or a basic pullover and progress to 8 more fun raglan sweaters with cables, bobbles and colourwork. To get the knitting patterns, scroll down the page to the individual pattern you want and click on the link to that pattern. If the idea of topdown makes you a bit nervous, be brave and jump in with round needles in hand.
Knit from the top down, this seamless sweater features a simple cableandeyelet pattern in the bottom of the sweater, ending with the gently curved hems. Bottomup sweaters are knit starting from the hem and knitting the sweater in pieces, working up to the neck. Answering to a growing interest in knitting sweaters from the top down and knitting seamless sweaters that require little finishing, this handy book offers instructions for knitting four basic sweater types. View free sample of this home study course learn how to knit your own top down sweaters based on the patterns in jodie raymonds series of books for machine knitters. She teaches you about icelands rich knitting history as you work authentic lopi yarn almost entirely in the round. This is a ten year anniversary special to thank our viewers. Difficulty positive ease of 1015 cm built into the pattern. Get started on this adorable knit sweater for baby and you cant go wrong. Download books knitters handy book of topdown sweaters. But i consider them the gateway to sweater knitting.
Basic designs in multiple sizes and gauges premium access. Its knit from the top down on size 11 needles, making this poncho a surprisingly quick knit. Steek raggas maren pattern into a fun cardigan and stylize it using decorative ribbing and buttons. The knitters handy book of topdown sweaters ann budd knits. This man knits sweaters of the places he visits, then takes a photo of himself in front of it. Making garments from the top down is a favorite knitting technique that allows knitters to test and adjust the fit as they go. Advertisement a handmade sweater for a special baby or toddler is a heartfelt gift that will be. This book has no photos of finished projects because there is no need for those.
Answering to a growing interest in knitting sweaters from the top down and knitting seamless sweaters that require. This book is a good introduction to top down knitting. Man knits sweaters of landmarks vacation sweater diy. Answering to a growing interest in knitting sweaters from the top down and knitting seamless sweaters that require little finishing, this handy book offers. The evermore is a vneck sweater worked in stockinette stitch as well as some lace stitches from the top down. Here weve collected all of our sweater pattern books that provide you with what you need to keep the whole family warm and snuggly in yummy sweater goodness. This essential book offers instructions for designing and knitting sweaters from the top down and seamless sweaters that require little finishing. Best of top down for toddlers knitting ebook, pdf download. Patterns are offered in multiple sizes and yarn gauges and for a broad age group. Anna johanson sometimes you want to knit a sweater thats not too plain, but not too complicated.
Answering to a growing interest in knitting sweaters from the top down and knitting seamless sweaters that require little finishing, this handy book offers instructions. Tackling top down sweaters chicks with sticks knit. Knit a summer tunic with this free sweater knitting pattern. Nov 21, 20 sweaters knit in the round whether top down or bottomup have their detractors. Top down sweaters can be fun to knit because you dont have to sew them together like a traditional sweater, where you knit the pieces separately and then sew them. Youll learn how to knit, purl, and more only at howstuffworks. Corrections in pdf files are usually highlighted in or in bold font.
Walker in her classic book, knitting from the top, is based on the knitted stockinette stitch and uses a percentage system to determine measurements. With top down, you can literally try on your sweater as you go, giving you absolute control over the fit. The knitters handy book of topdown sweaters all errata. Great reference for general principles of top down knitting. Paperback published in 1996 by schoolhouse pressscribners. Instructions are base on five basic sweater types seamless yoke, raglan, modified drop shoulder, setin sleeve, and saddle shoulder, in multiple sizes for both adults and children and in multiple. The seamless yoke style is the simplest sweater to knit in the round from the top. Ive already made the shrug, a short sleeved cardigan and the cover sweater. Learn from icelandic designer ragga eiriksdottir how to knit a traditional yoke sweater from the top down. Top down sweaters are knit starting from the neck and working the sweater down toward the hem, usually in one piece. Dk weight yarn 100g 250yds, 230m 2 2, 3, 4 balls for pullover or cardigan in. This is where the top down knitting method comes in.
Stephanie leong eyeem getty images knitting a sweater is one of the pinnacles of the hobby, and its one that st. Pdf knitters handy book of topdown sweaters basic designs in. I want my designs to stand out, not only for their simple classic lines, but also for the well written and illustrated pattern. Fiber and yarn enthusiasts will celebrate ann budds latest addition to the knitters handy book series. Baby and child top knitting patterns in the loop knitting. Summer night cowl sweater an elegant sweater thats essential for a night out.
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