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Giveaway: Plus-Size Knitting Books

November 14, 2016 by Sarah White

plus size knitting book giveaway

Our winner is knittingdancer!

If you’re a knitter who needs patterns that fit a larger frame than many knitting books cover, you’ll want to check out this week’s giveaway.

I’m giving away a copy of Go Big Knits, which I told you a bit about last week, and a copy of Martin Storey’s Big Knits. That link is to the book on Ravelry so you can check out the patterns. I haven’t really read it but I did give it a quick flip through and noted that it has 20 patterns, mostly for tops and some accessories, in the range of 36 to 48 or 50 inches for the chest measurement.

The book uses a variety of shapes and the projects often have a lot of details like allover lace, cables, textured stitches, beading and color blocking, though there are a couple of more basic designs, too.

If you’d like a chance to win these books, leave a comment on this post before the end of the day Sunday, Nov. 20. I’d love to know if you have a favorite designer who designs for larger sizes or what problems you have had with fit in knitting patterns in the past.

Thanks for visiting, commenting and sharing, and good luck.

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Comments

  1. Korie says

    November 14, 2016 at 10:07 am

    Honestly, I’ve never found one designer who makes patterns with ladies like me in mind. Maybe I’ve not looked hard enough, but the patterns I’ve seen have been much like the clothes you find in the stores. No adjustments for plus size builds, just more fabric, longer arms(??), etc. I’d love to finally get my hands on some patterns designed with me in mind.

  2. Sandra Weinrauch says

    November 14, 2016 at 10:19 am

    I’ve been desperately looking for decent, stylish plus size patterns!!! These are great!

  3. Deborah March says

    November 14, 2016 at 10:26 am

    OH! Would be tickled pink to be so lucky! Thank you for sharing!

  4. Kathleen says

    November 14, 2016 at 10:48 am

    While I’m a 5’3″ Grammy, my daughter and granddaughter are 5’10” tall with wide shoulders. Knitting for them can be a challenge. Perhaps this book is the answer! Thanks for the offer.

  5. Elena Tucker says

    November 14, 2016 at 11:12 am

    It is hard to find patterns that flatter my curvy figure. I see a couple in here that look like they will be great for me.

  6. Lynn Wolf says

    November 14, 2016 at 11:38 am

    I would love a collection of larger sized projects. Thank you for offering the chance to win.

  7. Janice LaRue says

    November 14, 2016 at 11:44 am

    It’s so discouraging to finally complete a plus project to find it didn’t allow enough ease to look right. All that work and expense wasted. Hopefully this book can help!

  8. Christine Y says

    November 14, 2016 at 11:44 am

    I’ve been hesitating to knit garments for myself because it is so much work to complete only to discover that it doesn’t really work for a plus size. These books are wonderful.

  9. Julie Buscher says

    November 14, 2016 at 12:22 pm

    I havent tried any patterns, this would be a good place to start!

  10. Mary Helene says

    November 14, 2016 at 1:11 pm

    I would love to gift this to my sister for Christmas

  11. Barbara Young says

    November 14, 2016 at 1:20 pm

    I would love these – its nice to know that designers are working on patterns for everybody.

  12. knittingdancer says

    November 14, 2016 at 1:23 pm

    I have trouble finding patterns that fit me. I am short and chubby.

  13. Hopeful One says

    November 14, 2016 at 1:36 pm

    Exciting Offer – thanks!

  14. Aubrey says

    November 14, 2016 at 1:43 pm

    This would be wonderful to have. I’m plus size lady and I’m always looking to find more patterns.

  15. Lisa Jackson says

    November 14, 2016 at 2:39 pm

    Well, let’s just say that the 50’s have shown up in my waistline. It has been a challenge to feel good about how I look. These “big knits” might be just what I need to look my best. I could definitely rock a beautiful sweater!

  16. Ginger Combs says

    November 14, 2016 at 2:45 pm

    It’s nice to know there are larger patterns out there. Thank you for bringing it to my attention.

  17. joyce hancock says

    November 14, 2016 at 2:54 pm

    I haven’t knit a sweater for myself yet, but I am plus sized and would love to knit something designed to look good on bigger figures.

  18. Pat Morris says

    November 14, 2016 at 3:57 pm

    I really don’t have a favorite designer. I am very arc to fit as I’m a bit busty. I’ve hesitated to make myself a sweater because of this. I’d love to have one of these books.

  19. Deb Knaff says

    November 14, 2016 at 5:28 pm

    Plus size clothing is next to impossible to find so this book is like a miracle for those of us in need!!!

  20. Chris says

    November 14, 2016 at 6:32 pm

    It is so hard to find patterns that flatter. Most just look like the equivalent of a hessian sack. I’d love to be able to make warm knitted items to keep me warm.

  21. Toni M Conway says

    November 14, 2016 at 10:24 pm

    Don’t have a favorite designer, pretty much like everything!! Love to see designers write patterns for those of us that aren’t stick models.

  22. Karey says

    November 14, 2016 at 10:41 pm

    Usually the problem I have with the fit for larger girls is a lot of designers assume that big women are also big chested. That’s not the case with me!

  23. Thiru Amar says

    November 15, 2016 at 12:59 am

    Knitting is fun. Everyone loves a beautifully knitted muffler and front open cardigans at home. We make our own. It is time consuming but once the pattern & color is decided, it’s exciting to see it happen. In our country, most women have big structure over all. It all starts with size 34 onwards and there’s no end. Choices of pattern gets limited most of the time due to this. It will be marvelous to get the book. It will be wonderful to be able to get an insight about what Go Big Knits has to offer and then to try it. 🙂

  24. Judith (from Israel) says

    November 15, 2016 at 1:20 am

    I’ve never found patterns that fit a larger frame so I never knit for my daughter, just for my granddaughter.

  25. lelia says

    November 15, 2016 at 10:25 am

    When I have looked at patterns, they usually are for smaller women — or, they are waaaaay toooo looong. I read the review on this publication and it looks GREAT! thanks for the opportunity to participate.

  26. Teresa says

    November 15, 2016 at 10:50 am

    Its hard to find things that look good in my size I end up just having hats or scarves because if this

  27. Phyllis says

    November 15, 2016 at 11:01 am

    Many Thanks for the opportunity. I have given up trying to enlarge knitting patterns & getting a good fit!

  28. Connie K. says

    November 15, 2016 at 12:21 pm

    These look like great books! I’m a curvy girl and so is my daughter, but each curvy in her own way. It can be hard to find patterns not designed to look like big boxes which will still be versatile enough to make for different people.

  29. TA Smiley says

    November 15, 2016 at 12:46 pm

    A knitting book with larger sizes would be great to win! None of the patterns I’ve tried to enlarge have worked out wel!

  30. Sheila says

    November 15, 2016 at 9:54 pm

    I find more and more designers include somewhat larger sizes, at least the 44 to 48 inch range I need. But shoulder shaping/fit can be an issue. Nothing makes a sweater look sloppier than shoulders that droop down to the elbows/waist.

  31. Linda Day says

    November 16, 2016 at 6:21 am

    I don’t like snug, tight fitting sweaters. So I’m so happy to hear about this idea! Thanks for the giveaway and the chance to win.

  32. batya7 says

    November 16, 2016 at 9:51 am

    I’ve pored over knitting books at the library and would love to have one that don’e merely add a few stitches to upsize to fit my curves.

  33. Ellen Robinson says

    November 17, 2016 at 2:43 pm

    Thanks for the opportunity to win this book. I have not had a lot of luck finding plus size knitting patterns that don’t look like a tent.

  34. Silvia says

    November 20, 2016 at 1:03 pm

    Oh my gosh, these look amazing! I’d love some patterns that don’t need too much alteration to fit me. I’m a big fan of Amy Herzog’s tips on how to knit things that flatter your shape but to be honest I sometimes just want a simple knitting project that doesn’t require hours of calculations… So recently I’ve mostly been knitting hats and shawls. And that’s fine, but I’d love to knit a cardi or sweater again.

Have you read?

More Summer Shirts to Knit

It wasn’t that long ago that I shared a post full of summer T-shirt knitting patterns, but any visit to Ravelry lately will show you that many more have been published since then. So I thought I would share a few more. All of these are from Ravelry except this first one, just so you know. 

While I say these are for summer, Lion Brand Yarn calls this one a Seasonless Raglan, and really they all are. You can wear a short-sleeved sweater over a dress or another top with short or long sleeves, or wear it as a layer under a sweater in the winter. This particular one is seasonless because it uses a light worsted weight yarn and is cropped to go with all your outfits. It comes in nine sizes with a chest measurement ranging from 33 to 65 inches, or 84 to 165 cm. The pattern is free or you can buy a kit with the yarn from Lion Brand. 

I also love the simplicity of the Linar Tee from Joana Filip. This one has double folded hems for extra sleekness, and it comes in nine sizes. Actual chest circumference ranges from 32 to 63 inches/80 to 160 cm, and it’s meant to be worn with about 2 inches/5 cm of positive ease. 

If you like a top with a lot of options built in, check out the Angel Tee from mabelle knitting. This one can have short or long sleeves, and the short sleeves can have ribbing or a folded hem. There are also 11 sizes, with a finished bust circumference of 30.3 to 55.5 inches/77 to 141 cm. It should be worn with 0-2 inches/0-5 cm of positive ease. 

The Billie Tee from The Knit Purl Girl is a more relaxed, boxy top you’ll love to throw on when relaxing around the house or running errands. It’s worked in a fingering weight silk yarn for plenty of luxury, and the stripes add a bit of fun. It comes in 12 sizes, with actual chest measurement of the garment ranging from 37.5 to 65 inches, or 95 to 165 cm. It’s recommended to be knit with 6-8 inches/ 15-20 cm positive ease for the smaller sizes and 4-8 inches/10-20 cm for the larger ones. 

Another cute striped top comes from Irene Lin. Her Lustre tee uses sport weight yarn and narrower stripes, and is worked from the top down. There are 10 available sizes, with a finished circumference of 35 to 62 inches/89 to 158 cm, and is recommended to be knit with 0-4 inches, or 0 to 10 cm, of positive ease. 

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