Boyfriend Sweaters: 19 Designs for Him That You'll Want to Wear: Plus 19 Techniques That Help You Knit Almost Anything (Paperback)

CONTENTS
A Brief Introduction
How to Use this Book
A Note About Sizing

Chapter 1
Line and Drape
Reading Patterns
Size is Everything
Reading Schematics
Understanding Charts
Getting Gauge
Increasing and Decreasing
Picking up Stitches
Sewing in Zippers
Sewing Seams
Cables
Oversized Turtleneck
Color Block Jersey
Off-Center Half-Zip Mock Turtle
Camel Cabled Cardigan
Essay: The Curse

Chapter 2
Texture
Shaker Rib Stitch, or Knitting One Below
Slipped Stitches
Woven Stitches—Linen and Tweed
Gathered Slipped Stitches
Shaker Cardigan
Linen Scarf or Wrap
Seed Placket Pullover
Textured Argyle Cardigan
Honeycomb Pullover
Essay: Merino, Silk, and Duck Confit

Chapter 3
Reversibility
Double Knitting
Reversible Cables
Herringbone Stitch
Reversible Cable Scarf
Double-Knit Double-Knot Scarf
Reversible Paisley Hat
Boat Neck Faux Rib Pullover
Reversible Herringbone Scarf
Essay: Knitting with Scissors

Chapter 4
Color
Intarsia
Duplicate Stitch Embroidery
Fair Isle, or Stranded Knitting
Varsity Sweater
Funnel Neck Pullover with Raglan Details
Fair Isle Cardigan
Plaid Pullover
Houndstooth Cardigan
Essay: My Father’s Sweater

Abbreviations
Yarns
Standard Yarn Weight System
Project Index
Index