Picture Knits Author:Lory Cosgrove Remember those wonderful old Reindeer and Snowflake sweaters of yesteryear? — Here's a book that has them--and more than 40 other creative, distinctive sweater designs. You'll discover traditional country motifs, charming animal designs, holiday and seasonal patterns, and dozens of other wonderful sweaters for the whole family. — Each sweater is s... more »how in full color, fully charted, and can be hand or machine knit for any size--from small children to extra-large adults.
There are no "trendy" looks here, using obsure yarns and stitches. If you can knit and purl, you can begin today making your first Picture Knit for yourself or for a loved one. They are easy to make and will surely become cherished family heirlooms.
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75 pages out of the total 128 pages contain photographic illustrations, black-and-white charts, photos, and drawings. 40 creative, distinctive sweater designs... traditional country motifs, charming animal designs, holiday and seasonal patterns... for the whole family. Each sweater is shown in full color, fully charted, and can be hand or machine knit for any size -- from small children to extra-large adults. Chapter 3 is devoted to tips on machine knitting, which includes, according to the author, all those things they don't give you instructions for when you buy the machine.... A quarter of the patterns is devoted to canines.... --Booklist« less