Sweater Success - (Stitching Success) by Chantal Miyagishima (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

This ultimate knitting guide is designed to take you from casting on to completing your very own handmade wardrobe. Within its pages, author Chantal Miyagishima (@Knitatude) shares her expert advice and practical guidance so you can create beautiful, perfectly fitted sweaters with ease--even if you're new to sweater knitting.

Packed with tips and tricks for everything from choosing the right yarn to adjusting your gauge, Sweater Success ensures that your sweaters turn out exactly how you want them to. With six beginner-friendly patterns and detailed guidance on customization, you'll be able to knit pullovers and cardigans that reflect your unique style. Chantal's friendly, down-to-earth approach makes this book the perfect companion for anyone ready to master sweater knitting.

Inside you'll find:

• Comprehensive instructions for sweater knitting: Learn how to choose fibers, swatch for gauge, and block your garments for a perfect finish.
• Six stylish patterns with expert guidance throughout: Knit beautiful pullovers and cardigans with confidence.
• Customization tips and techniques: Adjust other patterns to create garments that fit your body perfectly.
• Care and storage advice: Keep your handmade knits looking great for years to come with Chantal's expert care tips.

The Stitching Success series is for makers ready to take the next step in their craft. You've made a few scarves, maybe a hat, but you want to make more. These books walk you step by step through the process of going beyond the basics, with authors who feel like your new best fiber friend. By the end of the book, you'll be able to confidently make garments and accessories you love! Also available from the series: Sock Knitting Success.

Review Quotes

"I have a lot of knitting books in my arsenal, but Sweater Success by Chantal Miyagishima completely blew me away. I've learned so much from her over the years, and I can honestly say she's been a huge part of my growth as a designer. This book is such a gem--perfect for beginners, but also super valuable for anyone designing garments. It's one of those books you'll keep reaching for, again and again. And let's be real, it's also so pretty! That dreamy pink-and-purple Chantal vibe is just the cherry on top."

"If you've ever wished a knitting pattern came with a friend by your side, this is the book. Chantal Miygishima's friendly and fun demeanor leaps off the pages and makes advanced techniques feel easy and approachable. With clear insights, Sweater Success will help you customize your knits for the perfect fit. This is a must have resource!"

"Sweater Success is beautifully put together--a fresh, modern approach to beginner knit garments with clean lines and wearable silhouettes that stay true to the Knitatude vibe. I love how Chantal balances accessible knit techniques with inspiring style, inviting even crochet designers like me to explore and level up our skills. It's a gorgeous, confidence-building resource you'll reach for time and again."

"Sweater Success is a triumph for those who love to knit! Chantal takes us along through each step of her detailed design process, and if that wasn't a gift enough, she presents us with timeless patterns to revisit again and again. This book is a must-have for knitters everywhere."

"Sweater Success is an absolute game-changer! This book is truly the ultimate resource for knitters looking to transform sweater frustrations into knitting victories. It's packed with practical tips, straightforward guidance, and just the right touch of humor to make the knitting process enjoyable and significantly less stressful. Consider this book your new go-to knitting best friend!"

"Sweater Success is exactly what I wished I had when I was afraid to try knitting a sweater. It's the sweater handbook most knitters need."

"Sweater Success is the book I wish I had when I first picked up my needles. Chantal's encouraging, no-BS approach makes sweater knitting feel less like a mystery and more like a moment--one that welcomes every body, every style, and every skill level."

"Sweater Success is the perfect starting point for new knitters ready to tackle their first sweater. With simple steps, clear illustrations, and friendly guidance, it takes the mystery out of fit, shaping, and finishing so you can knit with confidence from start to finish."

"If you are ready to knit a sweater that would fit YOUR body, or have been (in Chantal's words) 'bitten by the design bug', but feel intimidated to start, this book is for you! Sweater Success goes over all the basics like construction and styles, how to measure yourself and (my favorite) yarn substitutions! It's a great book to help you understand and modify any existing pattern, or even make up your own."

"In Sweater Success, Chantal Miyagishima takes beginner makers by the hand and demystifies the (somewhat intimidating) sweater-making process. Filled with clear and concise teachings and tips on everything from construction to swatching to modifications, this is the perfect resource book for knitters of all levels!"

"Ready to knit your first sweater? Sweater Success is the ultimate guide to master the art of garment knitting, offering a step-by-step approach to creating your very own wardrobe staples. Whether you're knitting your first sweater or refining your skills, it is your go-to guide for a successful and satisfying knitting journey."

"The no-nonsense answers to every sweater knitting question! Chantal's approach is thorough and detailed, without skipping the humor we know and love her for. Even as an experienced knitter, I learned so much from Sweater Success!"

"What I love most about Sweater Success is that it not only provides the reader with some beautiful patterns, but it gives them the confidence, knowledge, and skills to complete and customize virtually any sweater pattern moving forward. It is a fantastic reference for any knitter to have on their shelves!"

"Chantal has created the ultimate guide to sweater knitting: whether you are an anxious first timer or a more experienced knitter, this book will give you all the confidence you need to make your own gorgeous wearables in no time."

About the Author

Chantal Miyagishima is a self-taught knitter and the creative force behind @Knitatude, a popular brand known for its approachable and stylish knitting patterns. Based in Calgary, Alberta, Chantal has built a community of over 230K Instagram followers who tune in for her fun, down-to-earth approach to knitting. She's been featured as an instructor in Knit Stars Season 9 and regularly shares her love for knitting through tutorials, workshops, and digital content. In Sweater Success, Chantal empowers knitters of all skill levels to craft their own handmade wardrobes, combining her passion for fashion and functional knits.