{ "item_title" : "Good Measure", "item_author" : [" Deborah Newton "], "item_description" : "No matter how well you knit, if the sizing is wrong, nothing works. In Good Measure, Deborah Newton, knitting expert, designer, and author of the books Finishing School and Designing Knitwear, teaches how to personalize any knitted garment pattern to achieve a perfect, flattering fit for every shape and size. This indispensable reference covers every aspect of fit for knitted garments, including how to properly analyze a pattern for customization, make alterations in a project as needed, determine proper ease in every area of a garment, choose which fibers work best with a particular design, and so much more. Learn how to measure, as well as learn about drawing schematics, and capturing design details. Explore shaping in creative ways and adapt knitting patterns to your own fit needs. Deborah encourages readers to develop what she calls a garment maker's mindset-and she tells how to do this. One of the unique aspects of this book is that it presents a wide range of different garment types and explains the characteristics if each. By learning about classic garment shapes, the knitter can better determine how the shape of a certain style will look and fit, and make adjustments for body shape and measurements. For instance, large busted women who might have had issues with fit in the past will find ways to make their sweaters look and fit well! Filled with beautiful photos, this book Includes 24 striking patterns sized XS to 2XL, all shown on a full range of different body types. Good Measure is the invaluable resource every knitter needs to ensure a perfect fit every time. Why invest money and time to make knitted garments that don't fit?This book will make sure you have success with every project.", "item_img_path" : "https://covers2.booksamillion.com/covers/bam/9/79/821/824/9798218242381_b.jpg", "price_data" : { "retail_price" : "39.00", "online_price" : "39.00", "our_price" : "39.00", "club_price" : "39.00", "savings_pct" : "0", "savings_amt" : "0.00", "club_savings_pct" : "0", "club_savings_amt" : "0.00", "discount_pct" : "10", "store_price" : "" } }

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