Reddit reviews The Knitter's Handy Book of Sweater Patterns
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Both a pattern book and a reference bookCreated for knitters who want standard sweater patterns in a variety of sizes and gaugesAlso for those who want a template from which to develop their own design ideasIncludes easy-to-follow charted instructions for 18 sweatersIncludes a design notebook; maximizing style while simplifying knitting and finishing techniques
You're welcome. You can find garment diagrams on a lot of knitting patterns, and studying those can help you understand how they're constructed. You might also find a basic "sweater recipe" book helpful as you go along creating patterns. I have Ann Budd's Handy Book of Sweater Patterns, which provides a good foundation that you can then modify to fit your particular body type as necessary.
I would recommend getting "the knitter's handy book of sweater patterns" by Ann Budd. It is a treasure trove of sweater patterns. You can measure his sweater and then use the multiple types/styles of sweaters to make an exact replica. I use it to create my own sweaters all the time. I can vary yarn weight, stitches, sleeve type etc. I found my copy at a used book store for about $5 dollars, one of the best knitting investments I ever made.
Sorry it is an amazon link, but you can peak inside. http://www.amazon.com/Knitters-Handy-Book-Sweater-Patterns/dp/1931499438
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Personally, I would use a pattern that came in the size you want, and then add in the details.
Here's a free drop-shoulder baby sweater, one for knitted pants, a long, pointy hat and socks.
You'll need to do a bit of modification to the sweater pattern, using a provisional cast on and knitting to a shorter length before dividing for the armholes, adding in the front triangular detail, and potentially adding a button placket at the back if that's a detail you really like.
If converting sizes is something you plan to do a lot of, you will probably find Ann Budd's Knitter's Handy Book of Sweater Patterns useful. It teaches you how to combine different sleeve/collar shapes for all sizes (kids, women and men), gives the different measurements for length/circumference and gives you yarn estimates.
Ah, good call! I have the Knitter's Handy Book of Sweater Designs (bottom-up) and totally forgot about that series of books.