1000 Sweaters: Mix and Match Patterns for the Perfect, Personalized Sweater

by Amanda Griffiths

Whether fond of long and sleek or short and snug-hoods and pockets or cuffs, knitting enthusiasts have the opportunity to design and create the perfect sweater with this book. Offering instructions for more than 1,000 different sweater combinations, 1000 Sweaters provides readers with the know-how to knit the sweater of their dreams. Knitters first consult the perfect body type guide, and then flip through each sweater piece, including options for sleeves, necklines, pockets, and belts until they have put together the look they want. Provides clear patterns and easy-to-follow instructions for combining and finishing sweaters. Suitable for all skill levels; even the most novice knitter will easily and successfully create each sweater piece. * Offers options to mix and match pieces--sleeves, necklines, pockets, belts * Features over 1,000 different sweater combinations * Includes clear knitting patterns and detailed instructions

Genres: Knitting, Nonfiction, Crafts

128 pages, Spiral-bound

First published January 13, 2004

Reviews

[Mauri · Rating 3 out of 5]

Pros - Makes it very easy to design a sweater that you would have a hard time finding in a book. Good, clear directions.

Cons - Written in 8 point font, not a plus with a knitting pattern. Makes it very easy for the unwary or fashion-impaired to design a freak sweater. Rowan yarns are used to make up the demo sweaters, which is expensive, so substitutions are almost a given.

I actually crunched the math on this once, just to see if there really were 1000 possible sweaters. I got as far as the first body shape, calculating 616 possibilities. Of course, discounting the question of pockets, it came out to only 56, but considering you start with a choice of 31 different bodies, 1000 sweaters are not out of the question.

[Kathryn · Rating 5 out of 5]

This books lets you mix and match different parts of sweater designs, using different bodies, sleeves, and necklines to suit your style. All the patterns use worsted weight yarn, which makes switching pattern elements painless (and best of all) math-free. On the surface, the book doesn't look super fancy, but if you like sweater-knitting, I highly recommend it.

[Rebekah · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is like one of those books you played with as a kid where you got to choose a head, body and legs to make some odd creature. You can choose different styles and parts and put together your very own sweater.

[Deirdre · Rating 4 out of 5]

Mix and match to get the jumper or cardigan you want, smart. DK weight. Small, medium and large sizes.

[Wendy · Rating 3 out of 5]

pick and choose style book, pick a body, add sleeves, collar and pockets.
All patterns for 8ply, sizes 34" 36" and 38" only.

[Mckinley · Rating 2 out of 5]

Mix and match to make your own.