Today I have a book tip from my bookshelf for the very advanced knitters among you. There is a lot of English-language literature on this topic, and beyond that I can also highly recommend simply "studying" good pattern and following the calculations. But I also have a good German-language basic book on my shelf: Design knitwear yourselffrom the OZ Verlag.

Unfortunately, it is not very fresh and appealing, but the content is what counts, and it is convincing in this case. All the important topics are covered. First and foremost, of course, taking the right measurements.

Different silhouettes, cardigans with and without button plackets, variations of armholes, sleeves and cuffs, necklines, collars, skirts and dresses.

It is (for me) clearly a book to work with, not to knit from. So if you (like me) are always looking for a certain model that you just can't find and want to design yourself, then this book might help you.

Design knitwear yourself
By: Shirley Pade
published by OZ Verlag.