Budd, whose "Knitter's Handy Book of Sweater Patterns" is a go-to resource for knitters who dabble in designing their own sweaters, takes on the challenge of top-down sweater knitting in her latest collection. Focusing on four styles of top-down sweaters--seamless yoke, raglan, set-in sleeve, and saddle shoulder--Budd presents construction basics, followed by a pattern framework that can be easily customized based on the wearer's measurements and the knitter's gauge. As a bonus, patterns by well-known guest designers like Anne Hanson and Jared Flood are included in each chapter. VERDICT Knitters who want to design their own sweaters but don't want to figure out all the math will appreciate Budd's straightforward approach to sweater design, while knitters who are just looking for patterns will enjoy the variety of ready-to-knit patterns in this collection. Copyright 2012 Reed Business Information. Library Journal (10/01/2012):
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