Congratulations to Marly!
In the northern part of the world we are clearly into sweater knitting (if not quite sweater wearing) season, so I thought it would be appropriate this week to give away a book that has some quick to knit sweaters in it.
Seamless (or nearly seamless) Knits
by Andra Knight-Bowman is a fun little book with 19 patterns for projects — sweaters, tops and vests — that require minimal finishing when the knitting is done. Some are knit from the top down, others from the bottom up, still more with a combination of methods.
Several of these are great first sweater projects, and there are a few that require a bit more skill as well.
I really like that sweater on the cover, but as I noted in my review linked above, these garments are often more cropped than I’d like, so if you check it out or happen to win this giveaway, you might want to bear that in mind and buy an extra ball of yarn to give yourself a little more coverage if that’s something you’re a fan of.
Want a chance to win this book? Leave a comment on this post by the end of the day Sunday, Sept. 22, and I’ll pick a winner at random.
Why don’t you tell me about your sweater knitting preferences if you have them. Top down, bottom up or seamed? Raglan, drop shoulder or set-in sleeve? Pullover or cardigan? I’m loving top-down raglan pullovers right now, but they’re my least favorite to design!
Thanks for visiting, commenting and sharing, and good luck!
Looking for knitting patterns for knitted Cardigans? Check out these Knitting patterns we found on Etsy.
Looking for pullover and sweater patterns? Check these books out
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I know that my posts can be read at different times of year and in different years by different people, but as I write this we’re on teh cusp of summer. And I know a lot of people don’t knit as much, and certainly don’t wear a lot of knits in the summer, but I want to encourage you to make and to wear your makes no matter the temperature.
I would definitely put this book to good use!
I would just love to knit something other than scarfs, hats, socks, mittens. To make a sweater would be awesome!!
I definitely prefer cardigans that I can layer. The fewer seams the better!
You know, I don’t really have a sweater knitting preference. I like all different knitting styles, tho top down seamless does have the try it on as you go advantage. I do find that, while I love pullovers, I wear cardigans more often.
I don’t mind seaming, but I would rather be knitting. This book sounds like my kind of garments.
I really like being finished when I am done knitting – it’s great
I’ve only made sweaters the old way. I want to learn to make a top down one.
Seamless….awesome! Ive only knit small things like scarves.. Would love to try a sweater….
I like making a top-down seamless raglan vest for babies that can be easily adjusted bigger or smaller. I’d really like to try something from this book.
Im another knitter that would rather knit… I don’t really like to design or sew, so this sounds like a book I would love (to win)!
Who wouldn’t want a chance to win a free book? (I would, certainly!) I do have sweater knitting preferences, but what I like is change … If I’ve done something one way, then I want to try it another way.
That aside, if I’m knitting for a specific result for a certain person (or body type), then my preference is top-down (to try it on them at various stages of the process for real-time feedback) pullover body construction, usually with drop shoulder.
For myself, cardigans win every time, often knit side-to-side (wrist to wrist) , worked at least partly in the round, and vaguely reminiscent of a very tailored kimono.
Thus far, I’ve successfully avoided incorporating such “niceties” like bust darts and waist shaping in the designs that I publish, primarily on the grounds that most knitters honestly don’t want to work them … and then they wonder why my own fit me so well!
My least favorite thing to design: Set-in sleeves with a continuation of a colorwork pattern that should more-or-less look like it matches up!
Thanks for asking … and for the giveaway!
I’m gkgreen on Ravelry.
I love seamless knitting. I absolutely hate doing finishing work! I do (unlike the others here) like bottom up knitting… usually I am knitting for someone else and therefore, trying the item on is not an issue… I think the yoke on sweaters comes out better bottom-up! I would love to have this book in my library.
I love drop shoulder cardigans 🙂
love the book and concept – I like cables.
I love knitting cardigans, seamless, top-down, raglan sleeves.
I love knitting top-down sweaters and cardigans! I’m just a big fan of keeping it simple when I can and so when I find a great pattern that is a top-down, then that’s all the more reason to love it! The less work in the finishing of the garment makes me a happy gal. There are some really nice patterns that are just beautiful. I would love to win this book!
This looks lovely. I am rather new to knitting so I haven’t developed a preference for top to bottom or bottom to top, but I am ready to branch out and would love a chance with this book. Thank for offering this giveaway.
Would love to expand my knitting skills, still feel like such a newbie.
Marly
I love simple design and neutral color because I am still new at sweaters.