Top-Down Knit Sweaters

Top-down knit sweaters are one of my favorites to work on. I love how you can try on the garment as you work them and test out where you should stop for sleeve length and the body. Inside Top-Down Knit Sweaters by Corinna Ferguson you will find 16 stylish sweater patterns that are sure to get you excited and stretch your knitting skills.

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Inside the Book

Scrumptious texture, winding cables, and mesmerizing colorwork will take your knitwear wardrobe to the next level of fashion.

All of these pieces are designed to go from office to errands to weekends. They are polished yet comfortable, closet staples with interesting details that will make you feel well-dressed every time you put one on. From textured pullover to cabled raglan to wrap-front cardigan, the 16 designs in this book will take you anywhere you want to go.

Top-Down Knit Sweaters by Corrina Ferguson book review

Knitting sweaters from the top down offers many advantages knitters appreciate, not the least of which is that it minimizes the amount of seaming you have to do to finish your sweater. It also allows more easy options for customization in the yoke, raglan placement, overall length, and armhole length. Since you can try your sweater on as you go, you can make sure that you are working to the exact fit you desire.

Book Categories

  1. Tantalizing Texture
  2. Captivating Colorwork
  3. Lovely and Lacy
  4. Clever Cables

Starting the book off you will find a section of tips and tricks for making top-down knit sweaters. Learn about increases and which you can easily interchange without impacting the intended design. Know the basics before you get started and they will help you with all other top-down knit sweaters you might work on.

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Get started on one of these 16 versatile styles by purchasing the book on Amazon.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What’s so great about top-down knit sweaters?

So here’s the thing… top-down knit sweaters are awesome because you can try them on as you go! This makes it super easy to figure out exactly where you want to stop for sleeve length and the body of the sweater. Plus, less seaming… yay!

How many patterns are in this book?

Honestly, there are 16 stylish sweater patterns in the “Top-Down Knit Sweaters” book. They’re all designed to be versatile, perfect for anything from work to weekend errands.

Can I customize these sweater patterns?

Yes! You totally can. Top-down construction gives you more freedom to customize things like the yoke, where the raglan lines fall, and the overall length of the sweater and armholes. It’s all about getting that perfect fit you desire.

What kind of stitch patterns can I expect?

You’ll find all sorts of goodies in this book… scrumptious textures, winding cables, and even some mesmerizing colorwork. It’s all about taking your knitwear wardrobe to the next level!

Where can I get this book?

Oh, it’s super easy to grab your copy! You can purchase the “Top-Down Knit Sweaters” book on Amazon. Happy knitting!

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