Knit a stylish collection of contemporary, colourful sweaters and cardigans from popular author Melanie Berg (Mairlynd). Discover 13 unique designs to suit your style and make you smile!
From rummaging through vintage wardrobes to knitting bespoke pieces, this collection is inspired by Melanie Berg's personal journey of discovery and creativity. Each of the 13 cozy knits has been carefully selected for its special features be it innovative construction, a clever button trick, or the exceptional qualities of a particular yarn. These patterns are crafted to inspire confident knitters to step out of their comfort zones and try something new.
Every pattern can be worked in 7 different sizes and each includes all the necessary charts, illustrations and clear photography, to make construction a breeze.
Choose from patterns such as:
Alive & Kicking: a stunning short-sleeved sweater with a circular yoke, wraparound lace pattern and a flattering kick-out flair; Cinnamon Dream: a slouchy, cosy dolman-style sweater with lace panels down the front and sleeves; Quiet City: a cosy, draped poncho with an elegant roll-neck and cale-work detail; Whisperlike: a seamless top-down knit with ribbing at the waist and neckline, and delicate lacework on the shoulders.
The patterns are interspersed with tips and advice; and at the end, discover how other readers have already interpreted Mairlynds patterns and made the sweaters their own.
A new edition of the bestselling bilingual title by German knitting author Melanie Berg.
PREFACE
KNITTING KNOWLEDGE
SPECIAL TECHNIQUES
ALIVE & KICKING
DUBARRY
ASHEN
A STUDY IN PINK
CINNAMON DAYDREAM
METRO PULSE
MORNING GLOW
PANDOU
PEACH FUZZ
QUIET CITY
PERFECT STRANGER
SNOW CLOUD
WHISPERLIKE
REAL KNITTERS PROJECTS!
THANK YOU
ABBREVIATIONS
In 2012, Melanie Berg quit her job as an IT specialist to follow her passion: designing knitwear.
Melanie publishes and posts on social media under the trade name Mairlynd; she has over 104,000 followers on Instagram, 10,000 on Facebook, and a huge, successful presence on Ravelry.
She combines texture and colour into wearable modern designs that are both playful and beautiful. She designs to surprise from matching cheeky stripes with elegant lace to unexpected colour combinations. Her patterns have been published by yarn companies and knitting magazines alike. Easy Sweaters to Knit is a translation of her third book, originally published in her native Germany, in both German and English.
Follow Melanie: @mairlynd on Instagram, or visit her website: www.mairlynd.de
