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basic designsin multiple sizes

and gauges

Top-DownSweaters

THE

KNITTERS

handybook

OF

ANN BUDD


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CIRCULAR

YOKE

Feather andFan Flare

SADDLE

SHOULDER

Zigs & Zags

SET-IN

SLEEVE

AlpineTweed

SET-IN

SLEEVE

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for each sweaterstyle are divided into child sizes of

26"34" (6686.5 cm) chest circumference,

womens sizes of 36"44" (91.5112 cm)

bust circumference, and mens sizes of46"54" (117137 cm) chest circumference.

The overall sweater measurements are listed

in the box on the first page of the project.

Of course, depending on the amount of ease

you want in the finished sweater, its quite

possible to follow a childs or a mans size

for a womans sweater. Each sweater style

contains two full sets of instructionsthe

five child sizes followed by the ten adult (five

women and five men) sizes. Keep in mind

that the mens sizes have slightly deeperarmholes than womens sweaters of similar

circumferences would normally have.

The instructions are broken down line by

line, with each line followed by a chart, or

grid, with the possible sizes (based on fin-

ished chest/bust circumference) in columns

and the possible gauges (in stitches per inch)

in rows. For each line of instructions, simply

find your gauge along the left margin of the

chart and follow that row across to the col-

umn that matches your size.

For example, lets say you want to make a

circular yoke sweater with a finished chest

measurement of 42" (106.5 cm) at a gauge of

5 stitches to the inch. According to the adult

circular yoke sweater chart on page 12, youdfollow the third row of numbers (for a gauge

of 5 stitches to the inch) and the fourth

column of numbers (for a finished size of

42" [106.5 cm]). For this example, youd cast

on 80 stitches for the neck. You may find it

helpful to circle or highlight the numbers

that apply to your size and gauge (on a

photocopy of the pages if you dont want to

write in the book) before you begin. When

there is just one row of numbers, it applies

to all gauges.

All the instructions in this book were

devised by calculating how many stitches

would be needed to achieve a knitted piece

of specific dimensions, represented by

schematics. Refer to the schematics that

accompany each sweater style to check

your progress and assure that your piece is

working out to the measurements specified.

If youre unsure about which size is best for

you, take a look at the accompanying sche-maticit is a graphic representation of the

finished garment.

HOW TO

Use this BookInstructions

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with raglan shapingare distinctive in the seams between the

front(s), back, and sleeves that form diagonal

lines that run from the neck edge to the base

of the armholes. Beginning at the neck, the

number of stitches on the front(s), back, and

sleeves increase at regular intervals along

these lines to give each section a triangular

shape. The raglan lines can be decorative or

inconspicuous, depending on the type and

sequence of increases used. Raglan sweaters

fit well at the shoulders and lend themselves

well to a close fit or waist shaping (see waist

shapings on page 21), such as worked in

Weekday Raglan (page 26). The raglan lines

provide a nice structure for textural design

elements, such as the openwork patterns in

A Twisted Little Raglan (page 32) and India

Print Henley (page 38).

The raglan sweaters in this book begin with

stitches cast on for about three-quarters of

the neck circumference. The neck is worked

back and forth in rows while additional

stitches are cast on at the end of each row

to shape the front neck at the same time

as increases are worked along each of the

four raglan lines to shape the shoulders. At

the base of the front neck, the stitches are

joined and the piece continues in the round

to the base of the armholes for a pullover;

the work continues back and forth in rows

for a cardigan. At the underarms, stitches

for the sleeves are placed on holders and

the front(s) and back are joined with a few

stitches cast on to span the gaps, then the

body is worked in one piece to the hem. The

sleeves are then worked in the round to the

cuffs and tapered with decreases along the

way. Finally, stitches for the neckband/collar

are picked up around the neck opening and

worked as desired.

Raglan Sweaters

FINISHED S IZE : Finished bust/chest

circumference is listed horizontally across the

top of each page.

NEEDLES:Circular (cir) needles in 16" (40 cm)

and 24" or 32" (60 or 80 cm) lengths and a set

of 4 or 5 double-pointed needles (dpn) in the

size necessary to obtain the desired gauge

(and needles one or two sizes smaller for

edgings, if desired).

NOTIONS:Stitch markers (m); waste yarn or

stitch holders; tapestry needle; buttons for

cardiganversions: typically 5 to 7 for child

sizes or 7 to 9 for adult sizes.

GAUGE:Gauge, in 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7 stitches/inch

(2.5 cm), runs vertically along the left side of

each group of numbers.

Sweaters

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yarn requirements

G

AU

G

E

IN

STS/IN

CH

3570 620 680 730 780 830 870 900 940 980 yd

521 567 622 668 713 759 796 823 860 896 m

4810 870 960 1040 1110 1180 1230 1280 1330 1380

741 796 878 951 1015 1079 1125 1170 1216 1262

51020 1100 1210 1310 1400 1480 1550 1610 1680 1740

933 1006 1106 1198 1280 1353 1417 1472 1536 1591

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1440 1560 1710 1850 1970 2100 2190 2280 2380 2470

1317 1426 1564 1692 1801 1920 2003 2085 2176 2259

71590 1710 1880 2030 2170 2310 2420 2510 2620 2710

1454 1564 1719 1856 1984 2112 2213 2295 2396 2478

YokeWith cir needle, CO:

3 28 30 30 32 32 34 34 36 36 38 sts.

4 34 36 36 38 40 46 48 50 50 52

5 44 46 48 50 52 60 60 62 64 66

6 50 52 54 56 58 72 74 76 78 80

7 60 64 66 68 70 78 80 84 86 88

Do not join. Rows begin at center front.

SET-UP ROW:With WS facing, purl 1 row and at the same time place marker (pm) after 1 st to

denote left front.

Then place an additional marker after the foll number of sts to denote the left sleeve:

3 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 sts.

4 4 4 4 4 4 6 6 6 6 6

5 6 6 6 6 6 8 8 8 8 8

6 6 6 6 6 6 10 10 10 10 10

7 8 8 8 8 8 10 10 10 10 10

Adult Sizes

FINISHED BUST/CHEST CIRCUMFERENCE

36 38 40 42 44 46 48 50 52 54"

91.5 96.5 101 .5 106.5 112 117 122 127 132 137 cm

raglan

G

A

U

G

E

STS/IN

CH

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Then place an additional marker after the foll number of sts to denote the back:

3 18 20 20 22 22 24 24 26 26 28 sts.

4 24 26 26 28 30 32 34 36 36 38

5 30 32 34 36 38 42 42 44 46 48

6 36 38 40 42 44 50 52 54 56 58

7 42 46 48 50 52 56 58 62 64 66

Then place an additional marker after the foll number of sts to denote the right sleeve:

3 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 sts.

4 4 4 4 4 4 6 6 6 6 6

5 6 6 6 6 6 8 8 8 8 8

6 6 6 6 6 6 10 10 10 10 10

7 8 8 8 8 8 10 10 10 10 10

There will remain 1 st for right front.

NOTE:When working yoke, change to longer cir needle as necessary to accommodate the

large number of sts.

QUICKTIP

Quick Tips for Circular Knitting

The advantage to knitting sweaters in

the round is that there are no seams

to sew. However, side seams can help

to stabilize a garment and encourage

it to hang vertically without twisting

or torquing to one side or the other. To

ensure against this tendency, work the

center underarm stitch in a differentstitch pattern, such as garter stitch

(alternate between knitting and purl-

ing these stitches every round), reverse

stockinette stitch (purl these stitches

every round), or slip stitch (slip these

stitches every other round), to cause a

break in the pattern and encourage the

body to hang straight.

Sometimes a vertical line of loosestitches develops at the boundaries

between double-pointed needles.

FINISHED BUST/CHEST CIRCUMFERENCE

36 38 40 42 44 46 48 50 52 54"

91.5 96.5 101 .5 106.5 112 117 122 127 132 137 cm

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Ann Budds creative ingenuity continues to marvel

fiber and yarn enthusiasts nationwide, and this

latest addition to The Knitters Handy Book series

is no exception. Answering to a growing interest in

knitting sweaters from the top down and knitting

seamless sweaters that require little finishing, this

essential book offers instructions for designing

and knitting your own one-of-a-kind top-down

sweaters. Instructions are based on five basic

sweater types (seamless yoke, raglan, modified

drop shoulder, set-in sleeve, and saddle shoulder),

in multiple sizes for both adults and children, and

in multiple yarn gauges. Each of the five sweater

types is conveniently accompanied by three full-

length patterns, one from a featured top designer.

In this volume, knitters will find the elements

that make any Handy Book a must-have: detailed

charts, clear instruction, how-tos for adding

personal design touches, and quick tips to avoidmistakes and create flawless final garments.

A key reference for all passionate knitters, The

Knitters Handy Book of Top-Down Sweaters is the new

indispensable knitting resource on your bookshelf.

CONTENTS

Introduction: Take It from the Top

SEAMLESS YOKE SW EATERS

Child Sizes

Adult Sizes

Projects

Feather and Fan Flare

Fibonacci Rings

Quince-Essential Fair Isle

BY GUEST DESIGNER PAM ALLEN

R A G L A N S W E A T E R S

Child Sizes

Adult Sizes

Projects

Weekday Raglan A Twisted Little Raglan

India Print Henley

BY GUEST DESIGNER ANNE HANSON

MODI F I ED DROP- SHOULDER SW EATERS

Child Sizes

Adult Sizes

Projects

Unisex Zip

Weekend Retreat

Basket Case Cardigan

BY GUEST DESIGNER KRISTEN TENDYKE

SET-I N SLEEVE SW EATERS

Child Sizes

Adult Sizes

Projects

Golden Ribs and Welts

Brioche Basic

Alpine Tweed

BY GUEST DESIGNER JARED FLOOD

SADDLE- SHOULDER SW EATERS

Child Sizes

Adult Sizes

Projects

Cable Love Henley

Retro Peplum

Zigs & ZagsBY GUEST DESIGNER VRONIK AVERY

Glossary

Sources for Yarns

Bibliography

Discover top-downknitting from the

ground-upwith expert Ann Budd

Hardcover with concealed wire-o

7 9, 232 pages

ISBN 978-1-59668-483-6

ANN BUDD is the best-selling author of Sock Knitting

Master Class, The Knitters Handy Book of Patterns, The

Knitters Handy Book of Sweater Patterns, Getting Started

Knitting Socks, Interweave Presents Knitted Gifts, Knit-

ting Green, and Simple Style. She is also the coauthor of

Bag Style, Color Style, Lace Style, and Wrap Style. She is

a book editor and the former senior editor of Interweave

Knits magazine. Visit her at www.annbuddknits.com.

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