The Knitter'S Sweater Fitting Bible

Sweaters that truly fit are finally within reach. The Knitter’s Sweater Fitting Bible is the essential guide for knitters who want to create garments that fit beautifully and feel amazing. Whether you’re tired of sweaters that ride up, sag, or just don’t sit right, this book will walk you through every step of understanding, adjusting, and designing for perfect fit.

Start by learning to take accurate body measurements and decode the language of "fit" in Measurements and Defining Fit. Demystify shaping and silhouette in Understanding Ease, and get to grips with smart yarn choices and essential swatching techniques in Yarn and Fabric for Successful Sweaters. Build a solid knowledge of construction in Sweater Styles, then dive into Fixing Fit — a reference-packed chapter full of easy-to-follow, section-by-section pattern alterations for busts, shoulders, sleeves, necklines, and more.

When you’re ready to go beyond tweaking existing patterns, turn to Pattern Templates — a modular system that lets you mix and match shapes, necklines, sleeves, and constructions to build completely custom garments in any yarn or gauge.

• Clear explanations of fit principles, ease, and fabric behaviour
• Step-by-step alteration techniques for every part of a sweater
• Modular templates that adapt to any yarn, size, or style
• Inclusive design with sample profiles for real makers in real bodies

The only sweater book you’ll need for confidence, creativity, and comfort. Transform how you knit — and how your sweaters fit — for good.

AUTHOR: Kimberley McBrien is a knitwear designer, teacher, and the creative force behind Indigodragonfly, a hand-dyed yarn company known for bold colour and thoughtful design. A long-time advocate for size inclusivity and garment customisation in knitting, Kim brings a deep knowledge of fit, construction, and creative expression to every project she touches. She is widely respected in the fibre arts community for her technical expertise and engaging teaching style, frequently appearing at major knitting events, festivals, and online learning platforms. Her patterns have been published in leading knitting magazines and books, and she co-authored Custom Shawls for the Curious and Creative Knitter.