--- product_id: 32889694 title: "You Can Knit That: Foolproof Instructions for Fabulous Sweaters" price: "68013CFA" currency: XOF in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/32889694-you-can-knit-that-foolproof-instructions-for-fabulous-sweaters store_origin: SN region: Senegal --- # You Can Knit That: Foolproof Instructions for Fabulous Sweaters **Price:** 68013CFA **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** You Can Knit That: Foolproof Instructions for Fabulous Sweaters - **How much does it cost?** 68013CFA with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/32889694-you-can-knit-that-foolproof-instructions-for-fabulous-sweaters) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description You Can Knit That: Foolproof Instructions for Fabulous Sweaters [Herzog, Amy] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. You Can Knit That: Foolproof Instructions for Fabulous Sweaters Review: Great Book for Improving Knitting Skills - I don't usually review a knitting book till I've completed a project from that book, but I'm making an exception here because a) I've knitted several of this designer's patterns and they're consistently good and b) there's so much more going on in this book than just the patterns. There are 24 patterns in this book, sorted out by sleeve type. So there's a chapter of vests, one for sweaters knitted with the sleeves knitted into the pattern (one is a sleeve cuff-to-sleeve-cuff knit), drop sleeve sweaters, raglans, yoked sweaters, and sweaters with set-in sleeves. Each type is presented with notes on how this type of sweater works and the special skills required to knit them. The patterns include traditional knitting instructions and schematic diagrams. There are 12 sizes for each sweater, which means that there are a lot of numbers in parentheses -- "Bind off 2 (1,2,2,0,2,2,2,2,1,2,2,2) stiches" for example. I find that it's useful to go through and circle all the correct numbers before starting to knit. The broad range of sizes also means that you can knit for just about every woman you know with this one book. It's worth noting that one of the four sweaters in each chapter is a child's sweater. This is great if you knit sweaters for kids. If you don't, the author suggests that this "mini project" will be good practice for making an adult sweater, less daunting and a good way to practice skills. I'm not buying that. There are plenty of women's patterns and I have grandchildren, so it's fine for me, but you should know that you're buying a book with 1/4 kids' patterns. There are sections for before the knitting (swatching and fitting), during the knitting (how to understand a knitting pattern), and after the knitting (blocking and care). Each chapter also includes tutorials and actual little practice projects in the form of swatches. There's a worksheet so that you can keep notes as you make your buttonhole swatch or neck edge swatch, so that you can refer back later. The book also begins with the most complete and useful discussion of swatching that I've ever seen. Along with the excellent fitting notes, these features make this a great book for knitters who want to hone their skills. It's well written and the models are diverse in age, size, and style. The author shares that she always wants to knit sweaters photographed on Icelandic hillsides (I'm that way about Scottish moors, so I totally get what she's saying) and this may be the reason that she's chosen to photograph her styles simply in a plain room. It makes it easier to tell what the sweater will actually look like in your home or office on a person of your size and shape. There's also a quick reality check list for determining whether you'll like a sweater after it's made. I sort of want to give this book to every knitter I know. It's the ideal choice for knitters who are ready to move on from rectangular projects to sweaters, or for those who have disappointing results when they knit sweaters. But advanced knitters will still find new nuggets of information -- and a couple dozen great pattern, too. Review: Amy Herzog's best book yet! - When I read that Amy Herzog's third book was about to be published, I told myself that I have "Knit to Flatter" and "Knit Wear Love", so why would I need a third book about knitting sweaters? About a minute later, I placed an order. I would have made an enormous mistake if I hadn't. Another reviewer has given a good description of the book, so I'll try not to repeat it. I love raglan sleeves. "Knit to Flatter" made me feel guilty for awhile every time I wore one of my many raglan-sleeved sweaters that fit me better than any ready-made sweater with set-in sleeves. Amy has softened her anti-raglan stance over time and actually designed a pattern with raglan sleeves that I purchased and made. This latest book has an entire section with raglan designs. What makes this book such a valuable addition to the first two books is the focus on the process of knitting and the wealth of valuable tips to produce a great sweater, from selection of the right yarn to mastering the mattress stitch that joins the parts of the sweater after knitting them. It is not a book for beginners, because the process does not include how to cast on, knit, purl and bind off.. It covers a great deal about what then. If I had to choose the one book of Amy's three that I think every knitter should have, it would be "You Can Knit That". It's the one book every knitter should have, period. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #1,110,019 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #143 in Knitting (Books) #156 in Fashion Craft | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 235 Reviews | ## Images ![You Can Knit That: Foolproof Instructions for Fabulous Sweaters - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71RHlCbuFRL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Book for Improving Knitting Skills *by R***N on September 12, 2016* I don't usually review a knitting book till I've completed a project from that book, but I'm making an exception here because a) I've knitted several of this designer's patterns and they're consistently good and b) there's so much more going on in this book than just the patterns. There are 24 patterns in this book, sorted out by sleeve type. So there's a chapter of vests, one for sweaters knitted with the sleeves knitted into the pattern (one is a sleeve cuff-to-sleeve-cuff knit), drop sleeve sweaters, raglans, yoked sweaters, and sweaters with set-in sleeves. Each type is presented with notes on how this type of sweater works and the special skills required to knit them. The patterns include traditional knitting instructions and schematic diagrams. There are 12 sizes for each sweater, which means that there are a lot of numbers in parentheses -- "Bind off 2 (1,2,2,0,2,2,2,2,1,2,2,2) stiches" for example. I find that it's useful to go through and circle all the correct numbers before starting to knit. The broad range of sizes also means that you can knit for just about every woman you know with this one book. It's worth noting that one of the four sweaters in each chapter is a child's sweater. This is great if you knit sweaters for kids. If you don't, the author suggests that this "mini project" will be good practice for making an adult sweater, less daunting and a good way to practice skills. I'm not buying that. There are plenty of women's patterns and I have grandchildren, so it's fine for me, but you should know that you're buying a book with 1/4 kids' patterns. There are sections for before the knitting (swatching and fitting), during the knitting (how to understand a knitting pattern), and after the knitting (blocking and care). Each chapter also includes tutorials and actual little practice projects in the form of swatches. There's a worksheet so that you can keep notes as you make your buttonhole swatch or neck edge swatch, so that you can refer back later. The book also begins with the most complete and useful discussion of swatching that I've ever seen. Along with the excellent fitting notes, these features make this a great book for knitters who want to hone their skills. It's well written and the models are diverse in age, size, and style. The author shares that she always wants to knit sweaters photographed on Icelandic hillsides (I'm that way about Scottish moors, so I totally get what she's saying) and this may be the reason that she's chosen to photograph her styles simply in a plain room. It makes it easier to tell what the sweater will actually look like in your home or office on a person of your size and shape. There's also a quick reality check list for determining whether you'll like a sweater after it's made. I sort of want to give this book to every knitter I know. It's the ideal choice for knitters who are ready to move on from rectangular projects to sweaters, or for those who have disappointing results when they knit sweaters. But advanced knitters will still find new nuggets of information -- and a couple dozen great pattern, too. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amy Herzog's best book yet! *by E***N on September 14, 2016* When I read that Amy Herzog's third book was about to be published, I told myself that I have "Knit to Flatter" and "Knit Wear Love", so why would I need a third book about knitting sweaters? About a minute later, I placed an order. I would have made an enormous mistake if I hadn't. Another reviewer has given a good description of the book, so I'll try not to repeat it. I love raglan sleeves. "Knit to Flatter" made me feel guilty for awhile every time I wore one of my many raglan-sleeved sweaters that fit me better than any ready-made sweater with set-in sleeves. Amy has softened her anti-raglan stance over time and actually designed a pattern with raglan sleeves that I purchased and made. This latest book has an entire section with raglan designs. What makes this book such a valuable addition to the first two books is the focus on the process of knitting and the wealth of valuable tips to produce a great sweater, from selection of the right yarn to mastering the mattress stitch that joins the parts of the sweater after knitting them. It is not a book for beginners, because the process does not include how to cast on, knit, purl and bind off.. It covers a great deal about what then. If I had to choose the one book of Amy's three that I think every knitter should have, it would be "You Can Knit That". It's the one book every knitter should have, period. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Thorough sweater knitting guide *by S***S on April 19, 2017* User friendly, well written, and the patterns are beautiful and classic. I'll use it often. I will also refer to it for other sweater knitting where the instructions are not as clear as these are. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sn/products/32889694-you-can-knit-that-foolproof-instructions-for-fabulous-sweaters](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/32889694-you-can-knit-that-foolproof-instructions-for-fabulous-sweaters) --- *Product available on Desertcart Senegal* *Store origin: SN* *Last updated: 2026-04-26*