6000+ Pullover Possibilities: Interchangeable Options for Custom Knitted Sweaters

by Melissa Leapman

Knitters will be spoiled for choice with Melissa Leapman’s 6000+ Pullover Possibilities . Inside, the prolific author and knitwear designer takes the most basic pullover sweater pattern and shows knitters how to customize it using every possible sleeve, neckline, or body shape in yarn weights from Super Fine to Bulky and from sizes XS to 4XL. The result is more than 6,000 interchangeable sweater combinations to fit every need and personal preference! From saddle shoulder long sleeves to raglan bell sleeves, scoop necks to Henley plackets, or straight silhouettes to empire waistlines, knitters will be delighted to have so many design possibilities available in one book. Edge treatments, pocket options, and finishing instructions are also included for the most personalizable approach to sweater making ever published. Never before has there been such a comprehensive sweater pattern book on the market. Step-by-step instructions, easy-to-read charts, and brightly-colored individual sample pieces are all efficiently combined for an easy-to-follow guide to giving any knitted pullover pattern a personal touch.

Genres: Knitting, Crafts, Nonfiction

264 pages, Hardcover

First published October 6, 2015

About the author

AKA Melissa Leapman Blowney

Reviews

[Rachelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Some very similar information to the Anne Budd books, but I think there's a bit more in here overall. I do take issue with all the body shaping being done at the side seams of the piece, and of course they're all knit flat and seamed afterwards. This can be a good thing, but I'm fond of knitting in the round for wool yarns; I'd consider doing flat for fulled yarns or alpaca or silk which could do with the support seams add.

[Tracy Shephard · Rating 4 out of 5]

How many times have you liked a sweater but thought ..I wish it had a different neckline, or shorter sleeves.. or a button front..well this is the book that makes those wishes come true.

6000..yes 6000 interchangeable options will update and modernise your knitting patterns and give you exactly the look you are looking for. 

The sizes are from XS - 4X so every body is catered for. Whatever your specific requirements this book will have the answer. It is absolutely genius.

There are nine sections. You choose your front, sleeve, neckline, add pockets, collars  and edgings and off you go. 

This is definitely a book for the serious knitter. It is easy to understand and all instructions are clear and simply explained.  It really is the book we have all been waiting for. 

[Ligaya · Rating 5 out of 5]

Clear, concise, and well organized! Once you understand how the charts work and with a teeny bit of simple math, there's no excuse to flub your hand knit pullovers anymore. Assumes some knitting knowledge, or that you're an intrepid beginner. Melissa Leapman has authored numerous knitting books and this book belongs on your reference shelf!

[Ria F · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book to create your own sweaters. Also useful to help with the maths to modify a sweater pattern. This copy was from the library, I'll be purchasing this to keep on hand.

[Mckinley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sweater types with measurements and instructions.

[Deborah Breckenridge · Rating 4 out of 5]

Looks very promising. Can't wait to.design my first sweater