Knitting is a combination of skill, determination, and adaptability. Whether you’re looking for a suitable substitute yarn, trying to modify a pattern, or fixing a mistake, Margaret Radcliffe offers proven advice that will help you solve all of your knitting quandaries. With this definitive guide, you’ll not only learn how to adjust armholes and shape collars, but why certain techniques work best in different situations. Radcliffe gives you the confidence and inspiration that will help you become a better, happier, and more confident knitter.
- Master effective cast ons, bind offs, and borders
- Customize for perfect fit and personal taste
- Learn joining and finishing techniques
- Choose yarn and swatchingSolve problems, fix mistakes
Take charge of your knitting! Margaret Radcliffe, an enthusiastic knitting instructor with a passion for fostering independent decision-making and informed judgment in her students, conducts an in-depth tour of a sweater-knitting project to show the choices and options open to every knitter at every step. As Radcliffe demystifies the "why" behind every technique, you'll gain the confidence to customize your projects. The choices you make will lead to tailored, elegant items that are beautiful reflections of your personal style.