Knitting Goes Large: 20 Designs to Flatter Your Figure

Sharon Brant, Wendy Baker, Jennie Atkinson, Martin Storey

Macmillan, Dec 23, 2008 - Crafts & Hobbies - 128 pages

Trying to find great knit designs in larger sizes is not always easy. Knitting Goes Large aims to fill the gap by offering a selection of 20 great knits for all occasions and all seasons for larger women with varying figure types. This beautiful collection of plus-size styles will appeal to women who want more generously proportioned garments, and this time, by popular request, the knits go a size or two larger than many other books available.

The key designs are by Martin Storey, Wendy Baker, Jennie Atkinson, and Kim Hargreaves, edited by Sharon Brant, coauthor of Rowan's Classic Knits for Real Women. Sharon, a plus-size woman herself, offers an introduction which explains how to make the right pattern choice for your figure type and size, how to amend patterns, for example, should you lengthen or shorten a garment to make the most of your assets, helpful dos and don'ts and tons of advice on garment sizes and shapes, details, textures, and colors that will complement a curvaceous figure. The patterns come in six sizes, starting from size 16, giving a chance for even the most generously-sized women to find something that will suit their figure type. Included are some great contemporary designs, with an emphasis on softly wrapping shapes, which is ideal for fuller figures.

Whether you are looking for warm winter jackets, comfortable sweaters, cool, summer cardigans or tunics, neat tops to wear under a suit or pretty evening cover-ups, you will find something to suit your figure and your taste, all in popular, classic Rowan yarns. The designs in this book are perfect for real everyday women looking to sport a comfortable, contemporary style that fits their shape.

Contents

• Table of Contents: 5
• Front Matter: 6
• Front Matter: 15
• Body: 17
• Back Matter: 130
• Back Matter: 132
• Back Matter: 133
• Back Matter: 135
• Back Matter: 136
• Back Flap: 137
• Back Cover: 138

About the author

WENDY BAKER is an international expert on interior design and the ultimate authority on all matters relating to window dressing and accessories, with many years' experience creating truly inspirational designs for her clients. She is also the founder of Shoestring Books. Wendy has published several best-selling titles in both the US and U.K., including The Curtain Sketchbook and The Complete Book of Curtains, Draps and Blinds. After a career in the film industry and modeling, Wendy opened up her first London boutique under her design name "Harriet" where she designed clothes for celebrities. She later opened her second boutique on Bond Street in London as well as several "shop within a shop" concessions in all the major department stores including Neiman Marcus, Harrods, and Saks. Wendy, her husband, and their dog Beatrice live in London. JENNIE ATKINSON designs for both Rowan and Vogue Knitting. MARTIN STOREY is the author of Nordic Knits, Classic Knits for Real Women, and Classic Knits for Men, and the coauthor of Knitting Goes Large. Renowned for his truly elegant knitwear designs, he worked for the trendsetting company Artwork after college and since then has been a major force at Rowan Yarns, designing for their Classic Range.

Bibliographic information

• Title: Knitting Goes Large: 20 Designs to Flatter Your Figure
• Authors: Sharon Brant, Wendy Baker, Jennie Atkinson, Martin Storey
• Contributors: Wendy Baker, Jennie Atkinson, Martin Storey
• Edition: illustrated
• Publisher: Macmillan, 2008
• ISBN: 0312540108, 9780312540104
• Length: 128 pages
• Subjects: Crafts & Hobbies / Fashion; Crafts & Hobbies / Needlework / Knitting; Design / Fashion & Accessories