"Designing and knitting fashionable garments is both challenging and rewarding, and this book provides patterns for 29 original jumpers, many of which can be attempted by the inexperienced knitter.

Barbara Jordan has designed a collection of striking jumpers, whose names attest to their originality and appeal: from Carousel, Bow-tie and Jack-in-the-box to Impressionist and Calypso, each design has full working instructions, detailed charts and a black and white or colour illustration of the finished garment. The patterns feature different types of yarn, and range from trompe l'oeil motifs through Fair Isle, lace, cable and plain knitting. The introductory section gives the more ambitious knitter ideas and advice on designing her own garments, as well as providing detailed descriptions of basic knitting techniques. With patterns varying from the straightforward to those that will challenge the experienced knitter, this book is a source of instruction and inspiration for all fashion-conscious knitters.

The author is a freelance knitwear designer who has designed for many major wool companies and also Fashioncraft, Woman and Pins and Needles magazines.