One-Piece Knits by Margaret Hubert

Here is the book summary:

Knit your sweaters in one piece--from the top down, from cuff to cuff, or from back to front--for the whole family, with minimal seaming required!

One-Piece Knits offers charted patterns sized from toddler to adult and in multiple gauges for classic pullovers and cardigans in four styles: top-down (both raglan and yoke), side-over (from one sleeve edge to the other), and back-to-front (from back waist to front waist, then picking up stitches at the shoulders to knit the sleeves).

Additional patterns for each style feature alternate stitches, simple colorwork, and neckline and sleeve variations. A helpful resources section offers guidance on basic techniques.

And now, my review:

I have yet to complete a “people-wearing” size sweater, as I’ve only done doll-size, but the group of knitters that I’m part of makes sweaters and they always speak of “sewing” the pieces together as being not such a pleasant part of the process, to put it nicely.  This book drew me in because it is an all in one knitted pattern book.  I like that this book includes sizing for children, women, and men and it includes different designs for options. 

I received a digital copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

https://www.amazon.com/One-Piece-Knits-Essential-Multiple-Sweaters-ebook/dp/B07DLBJP4V/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1535635623&sr=8-1&keywords=one+piece+knits

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/one-piece-knits-margaret-hubert/1127458313?ean=9781589239517

Contemporary Cables by Jody Long

      

Here is the summary of the book:

This collection of twenty-one patterns for cabled sweaters and accessories offer the classic style of Aran knitting in modern silhouettes. Schematics illustrate every pattern and charts accompany the more complex cable patterns.
Designed for intermediate to advanced knitters, the patterns include a variety of pullovers, including a mock turtleneck pullover, men's two-color pullover, men's crewneck and shawl collar pullovers, and a diamond cabled pullover. Variations on the ever-popular cardigan include a cropped boxy cardigan, buttonless chunky cardigan, grandfather cardigan, and two-color cardigan. Sweaters include the flowing Rapunzel sweater, garter and cable sweater, tunic sweater, and two types of shrugs. Additional garments include an oversized wrap, sweater dress, and waistcoat, along with such accessories as a market tote, cabled beret, and classic cabled mittens and scarf.

And now, my review:

Cables, Cables, and more Cables…  If you’re familiar with knitting, are looking to make a new sweater, enjoy the cable look, this might just be the book you’re looking for, especially if you’re looking for some sweaters for the males in your life.  I love that this author includes that, as I find that hard to find in most knitting books.  This book has a nice assortment of ideas and beyond sweaters; it includes mittens, a scarf and other things with the cable look. 

I received a digital copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.  

https://www.amazon.com/Contemporary-Cables-Classic-Reimagined-Current-ebook/dp/B07845H9CD/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1515949853&sr=8-1&keywords=contemporary+cables

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/contemporary-cables-jody-long/1123664723?ean=9780486805276