Features:
- Black and white photos with concise, step-by-step instructions.
- Reader-friendly format.
- Variety of machine knitting construction and techniques–Covers 40 individual techniques.
- Reference tool–The text is structured so that it can serve as a good reference once the student has learned the techniques.
- Companion DVD–Contains a series of multimedia examples depicting each of the techniques covered through digital videos and interactively-indexed content.
Machine Knitting is the only beginners machine knitting book on the market to use both text, pictures and CD video clips in an effective, user-friendly format.
Machine Knitting is an introduction to the fundamentals of knitting machine operation and presents clear step-by-step instructions and diagrams for the methodology and principles used in machine knitting.
Coverage ranges from individual techniques to the creation of entire garments, including creating fabric with original patterns, stitch designs and textures.
Contents
- General Information
- Abbreviations (nomenclature)
- Definitions
- Basic Techniques
- On and Off
- Transferring Stitches/Shaping
- Single/Multiple Increasing
- Single/Multiple Decreasing
- Partial Knitting
- Eyelet Hole
- Swatch
- Things to Consider
- Before Swatch
- Swatch
- Row Marking
- Correcting Errors
- Finishing Techniques
- Hems
- Trims
- Buttonhole
- Encasing a Closed Edge
- Encasing a Cut Edge Band
- Welt Pocket
- Stitch Patterns
- Pattern Setup and Reading
- Blocking, Assembling and Finishing
- Blocking
- Assembling and Finishing
- Projects
- Scarves
- Hats
- Quick Slipper
- Sweaters
Index
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