Knitting Cuff to Cuff: 12 Stylish Sideways-Knit Sweater Designs (With Step-by-Step Instructions) Review

I bought this book to learn how to knit ribbed sweaters. I was successful. The patterns include sweaters for women, men, kids, sweaters and sweater coats. Models are available in the following sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL. The design is simple and classic. It's not easy to date her in a decade. For people who need sweaters that can be worn for a long time and don't worry about keeping up with fashion, this design is a good choice.

I bought Ms. Guagliumi's last two books and neither of them is a waste of money. While I don't really like designs, I love the way she teaches you to think outside the box when knitting. projects. This book is not for beginners. Intermediate to advanced knitters will appreciate how to craft your knit fabric in a variety of ways to achieve a better fit, create more casual wear, or experiment with multicolored yarns for interesting design effects. I didn't rate this five stars because I think…

Although the price of the book was more than reasonable, I am not satisfied with the look of the sweaters. With all the money spent on good yarn, it seems like a shame to knit awkward sweaters. I've seen garter sweaters that look nice because of the vertical stripes created by the stitch, but the stitch looks odd on a side jersey. The sweaters themselves look ill-tailored to my somewhat jaded eye: blocky, shapeless, and not what I would wear. A quick read of the book will reveal some confusing…