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Introduction
This book was born at a Twisted Sisters get-together when Lynn Nagasako, our natural-dye
queen, asked, “Why don’t you write a book about all the different
ways to knit the same sweater?” This book explores the bare bones in choosing
and using yarn, the ins and outs of the basic pattern and details of knitting
techniques, and the sweaters we produced.
Chapter 1 - Yarn and Fabric
What can be more important than a knitter’s choice of yarn? Yarn is the
fabric of the sweater.
Chapter 2 - The Knitter Fitter System
All of the projects in this book are based on a two-part Knitter Fitter System:
the Fitter List and the Sweater Map.
Chapter 3 - Up-and-Down Construction
In a sweater that is knitted up and down, the pieces
are worked from the hem upward to the neck or from the
neck downward to the hem.
Chapter 4 - Side-to-Side Construction
Sweaters that are knitted from side to side are worked parallel to the center
line of the body.
Chapter 5 - Variations
Now that you know the ins and outs of the Classic Crew pattern, you can make adjustments
to fit your own individual style.
Our Projects:
Bouclé Boat Neck: The ultra-simple pullover illustrates how easy it is
to vary the look of the Classic Crew.
Alina’s Basketweave Coat: For this warm coat,
Alina Egerman followed instructions for the basic up-and-down sweater, but lengthened
the bodice, divided the front into two pieces to make a cardigan with a center
overlap, shaped the armhole for a modified drop shoulder, and added a stand-up
collar to the crew neckline.
Linda’s One-Piece Turtleneck: Linda Berning modified
the Up-and-Down Classic Crew by working this sweater in a single piece from the
back hemline up to the shoulders and then down to the front hemline, shaping the
sleeves and neckline along the way.
Lori’s Jacob’s Windows Sweater: Lori Lawson
designed this cardigan for her coastal Southern California climate. Following
the lines of the Up-and-Down Classic Crew, she divided the front bodice in half
to make a cardigan.
Rectangle Vest: This simplest side-to-side vest is a
cardigan variation of a modified drop shoulder sweater with a boat neck and no
sleeves.
Rose-to-Blue V-Necked Pullover: For this V-necked pullover,
I varied the Side-to-Side Classic Crew by lengthening it and using a provisional
cast-on at the center back and center fronts, and working each section outward
to the cuff, ending with a narrow edging of seed stitch.
Sandy’s Cardigan for Zylie: Sandy Sitzman designed
this cardigan for her granddaughter Zylie. She followed the Side-to-Side Classic
Crew, but began the bodice with a provisional cast-on at the center back.
Gail’s Red Aran: Gail Marracci used both up-and-down
and side-to-side elements in this impressive Aran.
Angel Wing Lace Float: This feminine, flattering sweater
in knitted in all directions. It begins with two center panels (one for the front
and one for the back) that are knitted up and down as simple rectangles with no
shaping.
Laurie’s Panel Jacket: This colorful jacket shows
how far you can go with the Knitter Fitter system.
Gallery of Other Variations
Abbreviations
Glossary of Techniques
Resources
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