Fiber and yarn enthusiasts nationwide will celebrate Ann Budd's latest addition to The Knitter's Handy Book series. Answering to a growing interest in knitting sweaters from the top down and knitting seamless sweaters that require little finishing, this handy book offers instructions for knitting five basic sweater types: circular yoke, raglan, modified-drop shoulder, set-in sleeve, and saddle shoulder. Patterns are offered in multiple sizes and yarn gauges and for a broad age group.

The book also includes three patterns from top designers that illustrate some of the many ways the instructions can be used as springboards for creative expression, including color, texture and shaping variations. And for intermediate to advanced knitters there are personal design touches, detailed charts, clear instruction and quick tips to expand knitting possibilities and maintain creative originality.