The principles of knitting methods and techniques of hand knitting
A revised and updated edition of a popular classic primer shares comprehensive guidelines for beginning and experienced knitters that demonstrate how to approach a full range of techniques.
| Main Author: | Hiatt, June. |
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| Other Authors: | Hiatt, Jesse. |
| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
New York :
Touchstone Books,
c 2012.
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| Edition: | Completely revised and updated. |
| Subjects: |
Table of Contents:
- pt. 1. Learning and methods : Knitting methods ; Circular and flat knitting
- pt. 2. Constructing a fabric : Casting on ; Selvedges and steeks ; Casting off ; Shaping a fabric ; Picking up stitches ; Openings ; Hems, facings, pleats, and tucks
- pt. 3. Decorative techniques : The stitches ; Increase and decrease techniques ; Increase and decrease stitch patterns ; Color techniques ; Surface decoration
- pt. 4. Special fabrics : Double-fabrics ; Inlay ; Twined knit ; Felting and fulling ; Uncommon shapes
- pt. 5. Stitch and color patterns : Written stitch patterns ; Charted stitch patterns ; Charted color patterns
- pt. 6. Pattern design : Stitch gauge ; Measurements and schematics ; Calculations for pattern design ; Charted garment patterns
- pt. 7. Materials : Fibers ; Yarns ; Tools
- pt. 8. Working a project : Working a project ; Written garment patterns ; Cleaning and dressing a knit ; Finishing techniques.