Book Description

Knitting Plus explores five basic pullover and cardigan sweater construction styles, including drop-shoulder, set-in, raglan sleeves, and seamless yoke and dolman. First, each specific sweater element is explained in detail, along with guides to body and sweater measurements and key tips for plus-size knitting. Included throughout are simple versions of each construction type as easy-to-reference templates to facilitate quick and simple alterations and adaptations for custom fit. An invaluable reference about fit and shape, Knitting Plus includes fifteen irresistible designs by a variety of knitwear designers, including Mandy Moore, Lisa R. Myers, Lou Schiela, Katya Wilsher, and Kathy Zimmermann, as well as Shroyer's own designs. Each pattern offers a broad range of sizes and instructions for bust sizes from about 44 to 56 inches. Packed with useful information and ready-to-knit patterns, Knitting Plus is the go-to technique and design reference for plus-size knitting.