The Knitter's Handy Book of Patterns

By Ann Budd.

Basic Designs in Multiple Sizes and Gauges

Offering charts and plans for making infant- through adult-sized projects, this unique book provides knitters with a complete resource of more than 350 patterns for caps, tams, scarves, vests, sweaters, mittens, gloves, and socks that are written for multiple gauges to accommodate all weights of yarn from bulky to fingering.

Also included are the basics of pattern design and alteration to allow for the addition of different types of texture and color patterns or the modification of existing patterns to accommodate more gauges. Patterns are accompanied by an assortment of ideas for edgings and finishes, further expanding design options.

Spiral bound hardcover, 112 pages, published June 2002.