Essential Knit Sweaters: Patterns for Every Sweater You Ever Wanted to Wear Every Day

This is a down and dirty collection of knit patterns for all skill levels. Perfect for all occasions, even better for capsule wardrobes. These are timeless styles you can knit again and again.

Not sure if it’s the advance copy that I received, but the layout was difficult to follow when viewing the patterns. Pictures would follow at the end, and at other times, in what appears to be out of order, so I wasn’t feeling confident in working one, not sure which sweater it went to. I also had issues in determining what yarn was being used, since the basic identifiers generally used in the knitting industry, were not included. Was it a 2, or fingering weight?I’ve also never seen knitting charts and abbreviations depicted in the way this particular author describes them:"LACE CHARTrrurrrxrqrrrurr 22rrruquqrxuxurrr 20rruquqrrrxuxurr 18Etc."There is no other chart to refer to outside of this.Doesn’t exactly read easily when written in this format.Also some of the pictures show as white, with bare minimum shadowing almost in the background.When I try to copy the photo, I receive an error message telling me basically nothing to copy.I realize this is an unreleased copy, but it’s hard to complete a fair review when it’s limited on some of the final print.There’s a tremendous amount of detail, from the most basic, to the more advanced, regarding the crafting of knitting. At 24% of the book, she suddenly began to share the patterns. That’s a lot of taken up space, which could’ve possibly been applied in a more useable manner.Although the information provided is necessary, informative, and well written, I’m not sure if someone just starting out as a newbie would make the attempt toward the costs and the investment of time toward the project of an entire sweater.It’s difficult to write any sort of manual, and to think you’re going to appeal to all markets which may possibly be available. At some point, you need to come to the distinct conclusion as to who your target is.I’ve provided this review solely upon my own discretionary opinions, and have received an advance copy prior to release.

I checked this book out of my library expecting great things, given the title. The patterns appear after pages and pages of “how to knit..”. Honestly, aren’t there already hundreds of resources if someone wants to learn how to knit? Then the patterns are presented after this .sections. Overall, I found the sweaters rather “ho-hum,” uninspired and some just plain ugly. However I saw that the sweaters appear on the book’s page in Amazon, so if you like them, go for it!

Essential Knit Sweaters is a versatile collection of knitwear designs with tutorials and patterns by Frauke Ludwig. Released 5th March 2024 by Rowman & Littlefield on their Stackpole imprint, it's 192 pages and is available in paperback and ebook formats.There are 21 designs included. All are styled and sized for female wearers, though there are some more neutral unisex designs which could be adapted for non-female wearers. The silhouettes are basic and mostly casual. There are some tees and basic designs which could be adapted to business/professional wear, but only a couple.The sizing is -very- adaptable and inclusive from XS to 2XL and with a variety of shapes from fitted to very loose and flowing. The author has a presence on Ravelry, but none of the designs in this book are available or previously published on the website. All of the sweaters are "normal" and none of them are too "artsy-fartsy" or "out there".Each sweater's tutorial is written into its own chapter with construction notes, tools and supplies, and with lots of process and assembly notes. The photography is in color throughout the volume. The brands used are heavy on European manufacturers, Rico, Lang, Lana Grossa, etc, but the gauge and yardage are given, so it should be moderately easy to substitute.Approximately 25% of the book's volume is given to a general beginner tutorial and how to knit. It's not clear why the editorial decision was made to include the info, but the included lessons will be useful to any readers starting from scratch. The illustrations are clear, line drawn, and easy to understand.Four stars. Nothing extremely out of the ordinary, but a good, solid, workhorse of a book. The designs are basic and general enough that it would be a good jump-off point for customizing or designing sweaters.

Well written knitting patterns. The informative beginning is great for anyone just getting started. I like how the chapters are broken out by construction types. I immediately want to cast on the Roncita in chapter 2!.Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the ARC.

Essential Knit Sweaters Patterns for Every Sweater You Ever Wanted to Wear Every Day by Frauke Ludwig This book is fantastic, so many ideas and different ways to put sweaters together. There are so many chapters about the basics, even stitches and how to make them, along with tips and tricks with specific instructions for particular necklines, sleeve construction, etc that are included in the book.Each sweater has a title that starts the pattern of. includes sizes, chest circumSize, sleeve garment length, construction notes, special stitches used, tools and selvedge stitches and gauge.pictures are shown and starting notes are included.there are NO charted patterns in this book. written out row by row instructions.What I like especially are that parts of the sweater have dark background with white lettering that make it stick out so much more for me.There are so many different patterns, from top down to bottom down, yoke style, etc. Quite the selection and variety. Love flare and drape!A KEEPER for the simplicity of the patterns, not hard and for experts and beginners alike.Received this review copy from Globe Pequot, Stackpole Books via NetGalley and this is my honest opinione #EssentialKnitSweaters #NetGalley