Designing knitted textiles : machine knitting for fashion

Book

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BLUE: The TATTER Textile Library

Name/Title

Designing knitted textiles : machine knitting for fashion

Entry/Object ID

TT680.S68 2021

Description

"Designing Knitted Textiles guides readers through the fundamental skills of machine knitting, while encouraging them to be creative and experimental. It takes a contemporary approach, exploring the countless possibilities of machine-knitted textiles within multiple fashion contexts. Part 1 offers a practical introduction to the subject, with step-by-steps and detailed information on tools, stitch types, fibres and techniques. Part 2 covers colour, pattern, texture, structure and embellishment, highlighting a range of designs from traditional styles such as Fair Isle to the most intricate lace or unusual 3D effects. Finally, Part 3 delves into the construction elements needed to create garments and accessories." -- PUBLISHER

Lexicon

Search Terms

machine knitting, machine knitting--design

Legacy Lexicon

Category

Book

Book Details

Author

Florence Spurling

Publisher

Laurence King Publishing

Place Published

City

London

Date Published

2021

ISBN

9781786276537

Notes

Length: 200

General Notes

Note Type

Contents

Note

Part 1. Preparation. 1. The knitting machine -- 2. Research and design -- 3. Essential skills -- Part 2. Materiality. 4. Colour and pattern -- 5. Texture and structure -- 6. Decoration -- Part 3. Construction. 7. Tension and shaping -- 8. Trims and details -- 9. Finishing.