From the pattern description: A favorite sweater is often regarded as an “old friend,” but there comes a time when it is beyond repair and, quite frankly, has seen far better days. But what makes you hold onto it? Its comfort, warmth, and smell of familiarity makes you feel secure. It may have been a gift from a friend or family member, which creates a certain sentimental attachment. Well, this laddered sweater strikes a similar chord. Knitted in soft, comfortable wool, and with a well-worn, loved feel, it looks great and retains a certain urban appeal. The exaggerated ladders incorporated into the body of the sweater make amazing patterns- you could add more to make a “cobweb” sweater or devise your own. Ladders are not a new technique in knitting, however. They were a feature of knitting even in the Victorian era, used for great decorative and intricate effect. Here I have just taken the idea a little bit further to give this sweater a deconstructed look.

This pattern book is available from the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled in a digital audio format.