{"product_id":"9781615648320","title":"Idiot's Guides: Knitting Sweaters","description":"\u003cp\u003eStitching a sweater is a rite of passage for knitters. It means your skills are advanced enough that you can read and follow a pattern, understand the shaping and sizing involved, and have the stamina to actually finish the project. But finding sweater patterns that aren't boxy, ugly, or outdated can be a challenge, and even then, the directions are often so complicated and confusing knitters don't even want to cast on. \u003ci\u003eIdiot's Guides: Knitting Sweaters\u003c\/i\u003e is a clear and colorful guide that offers 20 chic and stylish patterns for knitting pullovers, cardigans, shrugs, and more, all featuring easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions and hundreds of inspirational color photos. In it, you get:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e   • 20 stylish sweater patterns for various skill levels, from newer knitters to more experienced stitchers. \u003cbr\u003e   • Tips for understanding yarn weights, choosing the best yarn for a sweater, and calculating how much is needed. \u003cbr\u003e   • Easy advice on shaping and sizing for the most figure-flattering finished sweaters. \u003cbr\u003e   • Pointers on casting on, binding off, assembly, and finishing techniques. \u003cbr\u003e   • Lessons on stitching sleeves, necklines, collars, hoods, pockets, and more. \u003cbr\u003e   • Guidance on reading charts, understanding gauge, and avoiding common pitfalls. \u003cbr\u003e   • Adorable sweater patterns for babies, toddlers, and children. \u003cbr\u003e   • Fun and funky, sophisticated, and cozy classic sweaters for women. \u003cbr\u003e   • Masculine patterns for pullovers and jackets for men.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47059955056880,"sku":"9781615648320","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781615648320_p0.jpg?v=1763851255","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781615648320","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}