The Knitter’s Sweater Fitting Bible by Kim McBrien Evans
The complete practical guide to making sweaters that fit every body
This is the essential guide for knitters who want to create garments that fit beautifully and feel amazing. Whether you're tired of sweaters that ride up, sag, or just don't sit right, this book will walk you through every step of understanding, adjusting, and designing for the perfect fit.
Learn how to take accurate body measurements and decode the language of “fit”. Demystify shaping and silhouette, and get to grips with smart yarn choices and essential swatching techniques. Build a solid knowledge of sweater construction and then dive into Fixing Fit, a reference-packed chapter full of easy-to-follow, section-by-section pattern alterations for busts, shoulders, sleeves, necklines, and more. When you’re ready to go beyond tweaking existing patterns, there are templates and design profiles, which explain how to use your measurements to build a personalised sweater using the yarn of your choice.
Contains: clear explanations of fit principles, ease, and fabric behaviour; sweater style templates; 9 inclusive designs
Format: softback book; 192 pages; 27.3cm x 21cm
Published: David & Charles; 4 August 2026
Printed in: China
ISBN: 978-1-4463-1613-9
The Knitter’s Sweater Fitting Bible by Kim McBrien Evans
The complete practical guide to making sweaters that fit every body
This is the essential guide for knitters who want to create garments that fit beautifully and feel amazing. Whether you're tired of sweaters that ride up, sag, or just don't sit right, this book will walk you through every step of understanding, adjusting, and designing for the perfect fit.
Learn how to take accurate body measurements and decode the language of “fit”. Demystify shaping and silhouette, and get to grips with smart yarn choices and essential swatching techniques. Build a solid knowledge of sweater construction and then dive into Fixing Fit, a reference-packed chapter full of easy-to-follow, section-by-section pattern alterations for busts, shoulders, sleeves, necklines, and more. When you’re ready to go beyond tweaking existing patterns, there are templates and design profiles, which explain how to use your measurements to build a personalised sweater using the yarn of your choice.
Contains: clear explanations of fit principles, ease, and fabric behaviour; sweater style templates; 9 inclusive designs
Format: softback book; 192 pages; 27.3cm x 21cm
Published: David & Charles; 4 August 2026
Printed in: China
ISBN: 978-1-4463-1613-9
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