Knitting Simple Jackets

All knitters want to create something attractive that shows off their skills--and beginners and intermediates who have little time and patience for difficult patterns will love these 25 simple, wearable jackets. And every piece can be completed in relatively short order, thanks to the easy-to-follow instructions and well-thought-out designs. Knit a sporty Aran tweed car coat knit with triple strands of fuschia yarn. Cuddle up in a fluffy white jacket with a big ribbed collar and matching belt that can double as a scarf. Celebrate spring with a classy lightweight sleeveless jacket in cheerful yellow. Color photos of the finished garments capture their chic, contemporary style. A Selection of the Crafters Choice Book Club.

"A comprehensive guide to Elizabeth Zimmermann's Baby Surprise Jacket, Adult and Child Surprise Jackets, and Circular Stranded Surprise Jacket, plus the brand new: Surprise Dress, learn-to-knit Surprise Scarf, Bolero/Shrug, Snuggle Suit, and many more variations." -- Back cover.

With one master pattern, this resource guides knitters through creating 12 jacket silhouettes in five standard sizes, with four different weights of yarn. Reminiscent of the designer details that have made the Chanel jacket a signature piece for more than 50 years, the details in this book add professional finish to collars, pockets, fabrics, and hand-stitched silk lining. The process to create a perfect-fit jacket requires only simple math and graph paper. Using real-body examples, Jean Frost shows how to adjust patterns for narrow shoulders, long arms, short or long waist, a large bust, and other common fitting problems.

All swirls share the same basic construction-- an outer circular form that flows into a bodice and sleeve component. Learn to create a wide variety of styles and a wardrobe of possibilities from this unique sweater design.

These 20 patterns, ranging in difficulty from beginner to advanced, take knitters on a world tour of buttoned, clasped, and tied coats, jackets, and wraps. Inspired by open-front garments and textiles from around the globe--including Austria, England, Japan, Peru, and Norway--these figure-flattering designs bring a contemporary edge to a variety of knitting traditions. Step-by-step instructions and copious photographs illustrate how to use standard stockinette, garter, and cable stitches to create chic projects such as shepherd's frocks, tweed coats, Peruvian gauntlet wraps, and Faroese-patterned jackets. More advanced techniques for fanciful lace and colorwork and the history behind beach pattern is also included.

These 21 classic, designer inspired styles are the perfect fit. Comfortable to wear, easy to pack and fun to create. Basic stitches, quality yarns and easy to do details add up to the style that distinguishes these knits as jackets. Real life knitting for women with real lives.

When a woman's job and image require a jacket or suit, a beautiful knitted jacket is the perfect fit. In this age of separates, the appeal of wearing a hand-knit jacket is clear -- individual in colour, style, and shape; easy to wear and pack; a memorable mate to a wide range of separates. Whether the inspiration is Armani or Chanel, Jean Frost gives you the confidence that makes knitting a jacket a pleasure. She is a professional: experienced, low-key, efficient. From taking initial measurements to the final finish, she breaks the process into easy steps. Twenty patterns cover a wide range of classic styles and yarn choices. The knitting is in the easy/intermediate range. The details that make the look are integrated into the knitting. These jackets are real-life knitting for women with real lives.