TY - BOOK AU - Paden,Shirley TI - Knitwear design workshop: a comprehensive guide to handknits SN - 9781596680869 (hardcover with concealed wire-o) AV - TT825 .P33 2009 U1 - 746.432 22 PY - 2009/// CY - Loveland, CO PB - Interweave Press KW - Knitting KW - Patterns KW - Local KW - Clothing and dress measurements KW - Coats KW - Jackets KW - Women's clothing N1 - Includes bibliographical references (p. 340) and index N2 - From the initial spark of inspiration to the sewing of the last seam, this advanced manual to knitwear design provides knitters with the foundation to take their projects to the next level. The five exceptional projects demonstrate the level of uniqueness and beauty that can be achieved with these expert techniques and how to achieve the elusive "perfect fit" that defines a successful end product. Knitters will gain a clearer understanding of commercial pattern instructions, improve their attention to detail with a meaningful test swatch, and acquire a stronger knowledge of proper body and garment measurements ER -