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This is a must have knitting reference book. I don't say that about a lot of knitting books, but the information provided here is essential if you knit or plan to knit clothing for children of adults. Margaret Hubert compiles charts of approximate measurements from children's size 2-16, women x-small-5x, and men's s-2x. Combined with information about approximate yarn amounts for each size and information on best techniques, this is a wonderful resource for knitters just getting started in making clothing.

The idea of making one-piece knits is far from new and top-down raglans are hugely popular. Margaret brings it all together in some fun and fresh patterns, using different techniques, color work, and construction styles. I've started the pattern titled, "Cardigan with Lacy Interest" from the book and find the instructions and pattern notes very thorough and clear for knitters at any level. The patterns are cute and adaptable and use yarn weights from light (3, heavy fingering) to bulky (5/6). Instructions for most patterns are written for multiple sizes, allowing a knitter to use the same pattern for the whole family.

This will most certainly be a wonderful addition to my pattern book collection.

**I received a preview of this book for free from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

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The Complete Guide to One-Piece Knits
Essential Designs in Multiple Sizes and Gauges for Sweaters Knit Top Down, Bottom Up, and Side-Over
by Margaret Hubert
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Was happy to get an early copy of this book. There is so much to it!
Lots of pictures of items that are being made. Appeal of knitting in one piece by using a choice of 4 diffeerent styles: raglan style, yoke style, side to side and from bottom up over the shoulders and down the bottom front.
Charted instructions using the tecniques in multiple sizes, yarn weights and guages. For example one sweater has sizes that range from a child size 2 through man's 2 X and using yarn weights from #3 to #5 yarns. There is also a FAQ about making sweaters in one piece.
There are charts for every size available, charts for yarn weights, gaugest and needle sizes, yarn amounts and tips on how to finish the item.
Abbrecviations used are included. Diagrams of the sweaters showing all the pieces giving you tips about certain sections.
Thing I do not like about this method is that everything is charted due to all the sizes that are available. I think I would rewrite the size I am making so I don't get lost in the charts at any point in time.
Tells you how many stsithces to cast on, how long ribbing is and how to place markers and at what point. After that set of instructions new charts using new yarns are given in their own chart formats.
Bit confusing to me, rather see it spelled out in words and separated by ,'s for each size.
What I do like is at each new section of sweater types the skill level is shown, sizes and yarn to be used and needles and gauages. If you are a new knitter and opened this book you'd probably put it down as all you'd see are the charts and not quite understand what's going on.
I think it would just take me a bit of time to get used to this new format of a pattern.
There are very easy to understand patterns and lots of color photos.
Yoke and some other type sweaters are written out row by row using old format of patterns.
Other emblishments are explained at the end. Author bio included.
Because of the different format that you are used to seeing I hope you give this book a chance-it's an excellent resource because of the yarns, needles, sizes, sweater styles available.
Other works by the author are highlighted at the end.
Received this review copy from Quarto Publishing Group - Creative Publishing International via Netgalley and this is my honest opinion.

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Since Ann Budd's The Knitter's Handy Book of Patterns was published knitter's have been waiting for another book like it. One that give basic construction information and charts for multiple sizes and gauges and then lets the knitter's creative juices take over. Like Ann Budd, Margaret Huber, has included sample patterns to show beginners what can be done with each design type. Huber includes many tricks, tips , and advice on each construction method which helps when choosing where to begin. This is a must have book for every fiber artist.

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An excellent guide on charming and timeless knits! Found it a very comprehensive guide that clearly outlines measurements, terminology, and instructions. I've been knitting for about two years now and this guide certainly has inspired me to evolve my knitting techniques.

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If you're looking for your typical knitting book with lots of great patterns and beautiful scenic photos, this is not the book for you. This is very much as advertised a guide for a few basic sweater patterns for all sizes. It's up to you to let your imagination run wild because with each pattern is the stitch count of each size with each different yarn weight.. This is a great book if you can take a very basic pattern and look into the future and see what it might become. As for me I like seeing the finished products and even then have trouble deciding which beautiful yarn to use with which product. But if you are someone just waiting to let your imagination run wild this book will be most helpful in getting you started. I only wish I could see your finished products!! Thanks as always for the preview copy #NetGalley.
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I love this book! The book has a variety of sizes from children's sizes to adult 5x! There are four basic sweater patterns, each with several add-on variations to spice things up! The charts are well written and easy to follow, as are the written directions for the variations. The best thing is, the charts are also set up for three different weights of yarn, DK or light weight yarn, worsted and bulky! You can re-make these sweaters for different seasons and it's the same basic pattern!

The sweaters look really nice, and the best part, is no setting in the sleeves, which is what one-piece knitting is all about. I really enjoyed the way the book is laid out and it seems like the patterns are even appropriate for an adventurous beginner. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is interested in making a good looking sweater in one piece. I received a copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for my honest opinion.

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One-Piece Knits by Margaret Hubert explains the principles of constructing sweaters and cardigans knit top down, side to side, and back to front. For each, the author gives instructions for child’s sizes, women’s sizes, and men’s sizes worked in dk, worsted and bulky yarns. I loved the way the manual used charts to give the knitting instructions, expected yarn usage, etc. In addition to the principles of construction, the book contains patterns illustrating how the construction works. I really like this book.

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Beautiful book! Besides several patterns in different styles, it includes a lot of charts so that knitters can create their own individual sweater.

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This is an interesting pattern book for knitters. I agree with the author that knitting sweaters in one piece, instead of many pieces that are later patched together, is a much easier method. She's designed her pattern instructions so that a single pattern can be adapted for a child, a man or a woman, and in many styles. And, some of the patterns are given with 2 versions: cardigan or pullover. A section at the back of the book even tells how to add a turtleneck to a pattern. Very versatile. In particular, I was interested in the tunic patterns, which look very easy to make (I'm not the most experienced at knitting sweaters). I would definitely try some of these patterns!

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The subject matter of this book would be of interest to my library crafting group. The charts of measurements enabling readers to customize the patterns for any size person is a selling point. In reader's advisory, I may want to make sure that the reader is comfortable with navigating the charts and understands that it is a book focused on specific techniques, not a collection several patterns. If you know anyone who knits items to sell, this would be an interesting book to study in order to custom make items.

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I love to knit but hate to sew, so I generally restrict myself to knitting only seamless articles. This book features designs that do require some sewing (sleeves, underarms and sides) but it is much less than that required when you knit in pieces and then have to sew the whole thing together. This book is for sweaters only (both cardigans and pullovers) and covers four construction styles: raglan sleeves knitted top down, yoke style knitted top down, side to side knitting and knitted from bottom of the back over the shoulder down to bottom front. I've knitted a lot of top down sweaters and a few side to side but haven't tried the other method yet. Each chapter has a few patterns illustrating the relevant method, some of which I would definitely like to knit. However, this is primarily a guide book for one-piece knitting. There are charts that can be used for knitting sweaters in a wide range of sizes and using several yarn weights. You can choose your own stitches and design touches. This book will probably be most useful to people who like to design their own sweaters.

There is a pattern for a hood in case you want to add that to any of the sweaters. All lace patterns are fully written out rather than being charted, which I appreciate. The book demonstrates how to cast on stitches, make buttonholes and knit neckbands but beginning knitters would certainly need another reference book.

I received a free pdf copy of the book from the publisher but I will probably buy a physical copy when it's published.

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This book provides size guidelines/measurements and approximate yarn amounts for all sizes from a size 2 child to a woman’s 5X and a man’s XX. The top down raglan sweater is offered in all sizes using a table, and the basic raglan can be dressed up with a center cabled panel or with “lacy interest.” For the men, a color block option is offered. Also included: top down yoke sweaters, back-to-front styles, vests, cardigans, side-to-side sweaters, lace options, and even a shrug. A variety of necklines and sleeve options, buttonholes, pockets, and zipper insertion are shown as well. Colorful, clear illustrations compliment the text. Even with the plethora of free patterns offered online, this book is an excellent reference for both the budding knitwear designer, and anyone who likes the idea of knitting a sweater in one piece.

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Thank you to Netgalley, the author and the Publishers for this review copy, given in exchange for an honest review.

I'm the first to admit I'm not a very good knitter, but I am a sucker for knitting books and flicking through adorable patterns. This one is no exception!! A lovely book with patterns and designs for one -piece knits. The instructions are clearly laid out and there are patterns for different sizes, with some of the patterns having children's, women's and men's guides. The pictures are clear, and there are good starting instructions for the not as advanced at the beginning of the book. Some of the designs are a bit 'plain' but most of them are nice, modern patterns.

I wouldn't say this book is for beginners, but if you know how to knit then you would definitely be able to work your way through this book!

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