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Giveaway: Seamless (or Nearly Seamless) Knits

September 15, 2014 by Sarah White

seamless knits giveaway

 

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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Comments

  1. Rebecca LL says

    September 16, 2014 at 11:12 am

    I would definitely put this book to good use!

  2. Sandra Woerner says

    September 16, 2014 at 11:20 am

    I would just love to knit something other than scarfs, hats, socks, mittens. To make a sweater would be awesome!!

  3. Andrea B says

    September 16, 2014 at 11:54 am

    I definitely prefer cardigans that I can layer. The fewer seams the better!

  4. Sheila says

    September 16, 2014 at 4:46 pm

    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.

  5. Pat Dunn says

    September 16, 2014 at 4:48 pm

    I don’t mind seaming, but I would rather be knitting. This book sounds like my kind of garments.

  6. Cassandra says

    September 16, 2014 at 6:36 pm

    I really like being finished when I am done knitting – it’s great

  7. Judy Prusak says

    September 17, 2014 at 1:58 am

    I’ve only made sweaters the old way. I want to learn to make a top down one.

  8. yolanda v says

    September 17, 2014 at 11:47 am

    Seamless….awesome! Ive only knit small things like scarves.. Would love to try a sweater….

  9. Marilyn says

    September 17, 2014 at 1:27 pm

    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.

  10. Jeanne says

    September 17, 2014 at 1:34 pm

    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)!

  11. gkgreen2012 says

    September 18, 2014 at 6:41 am

    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.

  12. Ronnie Gosnell says

    September 18, 2014 at 9:13 am

    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.

  13. Jenna Oh says

    September 18, 2014 at 9:24 am

    I love drop shoulder cardigans 🙂

  14. sarah says

    September 20, 2014 at 3:25 am

    love the book and concept – I like cables.

  15. Diana T. says

    September 20, 2014 at 12:09 pm

    I love knitting cardigans, seamless, top-down, raglan sleeves.

  16. Lorinda says

    September 20, 2014 at 6:01 pm

    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!

  17. Tammy says

    September 20, 2014 at 6:51 pm

    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.

  18. Marly Glidewell says

    September 20, 2014 at 8:41 pm

    Would love to expand my knitting skills, still feel like such a newbie.
    Marly

  19. Mary Mac says

    September 21, 2014 at 11:36 am

    I love simple design and neutral color because I am still new at sweaters.

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Have you read?

Knit a Sweet Striped Vest for Kids

I’m trying to include more knits for kids in my posts because I know a lot of people do a lot of their knitting for the little ones in their lives. 

This child’s striped vest from Lion Brand Yarn is not only cute and great for kids who might find a full sweater too hot, it’s also an easy project if you’ve never knit a garment before. 

Lion Brand rates it as level 2 easy/beginner +, probably just because there’s a little shaping and seaming invovled, but it’s nothing you can’t handle. 

The pattern comes in three sizes that are meant to be for ages 6, 8 and 10. The finished chest measurement is 30, 31.5 or 33 inches, which is 76, 80 and 84 cm respectively. This makes the vest a little roomy and makes it easy to slip on over a T-shirt or other top. 

It’s worked in two pieces from the bottom up, with the neckband and armhole bands worked in the round after the body pieces are sewn together. One benefit of knitting stripes on a project like this is that it’s easier to make sure your pieces are the same length because you can just count the stripes (it’s also a little easier to seam because you’re always lining up the stripes). 

If you’re knitting the smallest size, you only need one skein each of the two colors you choose, and for the larger sizes you will only need two, making this project a pretty good value. The suggested yarn is Color Theory, a worsted weight acrylic yarn that comes in 18 relatively muted colors. Of course you can use any worsted weight yarn you like. Keep it acrylic for easy washing or use wool to make this a warmer garment for kids who live in cooler climates. 

You can grab the pattern for free from the Lion Brand website, or get a kit that includes the yarn you need (and needles if you don’t have them already). I think this would be a great basic to knit a kid for back to school in their school colors, or make it holiday with red and green, or whatever colors the child likes. 

[Photo: Lion Brand Yarn]

 

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