The Handknitter's Design Book: A Practical Guide to Creating Beautiful Knitwear by Alison Ellen
Throughout this guide to creating original knitwear designs, the emphasis is on choosing the simplest and most appropriate techniques for each step of the process. A start can be made with just a tape measure, a few simple calculations and a hank of yarn. Advice and information is included on improving knitting technique, dyeing yarns, stitch patterns, mix-and-match details and a selection of introductory projects.