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Ohrenstein, Dora,

Top-down crochet sweaters : fabulous patterns with perfect fit / Dora Ohrenstein. - North Adams, MA Storey Publishing 2016 - vi, 168 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm

Includes index.

Part I: The techniques -- The top-down crochet method -- Additional techniques for top-down garments -- Making your garment fit -- Part 2: The patterns -- Ava and Bettina -- Isola and Chloe -- Luna and Janelle -- Jade and Magda -- Rosina and Isabel -- Genevieve and Zora -- Nanette and Erde.

Welcome to the new era of crochet. Making garments from the top down is a favorite knitting technique that allows knitters to test and adjust the fit as they go. Now, thanks to designer Dora Ohrenstein, crocheters will benefit for the first time from a pattern book featuring the same beloved approach. These 14 fashionable patterns are sure to flatter bodies of all shapes and sizes. Show-stopping original photography, an extensive discussion of the benefits of top-down construction, and detailed instructions on how and why to adjust the patterns to ensure an exquisite customized fit will have crocheters tying themselves in knots to start strutting their stuff!

ISBN: 9781612126104 (pbk. : alk. paper) 1612126103 (pbk. : alk. paper)

Source: 1413498 QBI

LCCN: 2016015554

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Sweaters.
Crocheting--Patterns.

LC Class. No.: TT825 / .O35735 2016

Dewey Class. No.: 746.434