Glam Knits: 25 Designs For Luxe Yarns

Customize handknits to fit and flatter your figure

Whether you're tall or short, curvy or slender, you deserve clothes that fit you perfectly. Fitted Knits gives you patterns that create well-fitted garments designed to accentuate your positives. You simply knit to your measurements, easily adjusting the pattern so it's tailored to your unique shape. You'll be surprised at how easy it is to add shaping details that ensure a perfect fit for your figure.

There is something here to keep you knitting happily the whole year through, from lightweight summer tanks and tees to shrugs, wraps and cardigans perfect for those transitional times, and, of course, warm and cozy sweaters, vests and coats to get you through the cold months.

Inside Fitted Knits you'll find:

• a How to Fit Your Knits guide that shows you exactly how to adjust the patterns in the book to get a perfect fit
• 25 wearable fashion-inspired knits for all seasons
• a user-friendly skill level guide so you know what to expect with each pattern
• an essential information section including a knitting abbreviations key, a knitting needle conversion chart, a helpful Reference Library and a list of great knitting websites

• Puberty and what kinds of physical and emotional changes you can expect—from your developing body to your feelings about boys
• The importance of eating the right foods and taking care of your body
• Your reproductive system inside and out
• Starting your period—what it means and how to handle it
• Thinking about relationships and dealing with new feelings

Learn to stitch caps, wraps and more with Quick and Simple Knit Hats and Scarves!

Look inside to find:

• 14 unique patterns from independent knitting designers.
• Simple technique guides for creating eye-catching stitches and designs.
• Beautiful and durable projects perfect for any skill level.

Brave New Knits is the first book to celebrate the convergence of traditional hand-knitting and modern technology. The Internet has made it possible for the knitting community to connect through photos, pattern-sharing, and blogs that document the knitting projects and passions of dozens of designers and enthusiasts. With a Foreword written by Jessica Marshall Forbes, co-founder of Ravelry.com, Brave New Knits includes 26 must-have garment and accessory patterns, all gorgeously photographed by knitting celebrity Jared Flood of Brooklyn Tweed. Contributors range from established designers like Norah Gaughan, Wendy Bernard, Anne Hanson, and knitgrrl Shannon Okey, to rising stars such as Melissa Wehrle, Connie Chang Chinchio, and Hilary Smith Callis. In-depth interviews with the designers reveal their design philosophy and passions. From shapely sweaters and delicate shawls to fingerless gloves and stylish hats, each of the knitted designs features detailed directions and charts to inspire both the beginner and experienced knitter.