Since I’m unemployed and trying to stay busy w/out going nuts, I thought I would learn how to design knitwear. Are there any books on the subject? For example, last night I started knitting a baby hat I saw in a magazine. After CO, the hat looks more giant than baby! So, I thought I might need to read up on how design a hat so it doesn’t look like its made for a giant! (FYI, I followed the pattern–needles, yarn, etc.)
Books on designing
My favorite is Barbara Walker’s [I]Knitting From the Top. [/I]Also, [I]Teach Yourself Visually: Knitting Design[/I] by Sharon Turner.
Knitting by Design, Erickson & Cohen
Designing Knitwear, Newton
Sweater Workshop, Fee
Treasury of Knitting Patterns, Volumes 1, 2, 3 and 4, Walker
Yeah…I have the Teach yourself visually one…
But I think the most useful thing I have is Sweater Wizard, and Sock Wizard softwares. They let you do what you need to do to get things together…like right now…I am trying to make a duplicate of my Girl Guide vest!
Thanks everyone. I saw the Visual book at BAM the other day and almost got it. I’ll be going back next week, and will pick it up.
That site has very helpful measurements.
I also like Wendy’s new book “Custom knits” it talks alot about how to alter existing patterns as well as design on the fly.