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Designing Knitted Textiles: Machine Knitting for Fashion

Designing Knitted Textiles: Machine Knitting for Fashion

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Designing Knitted Textiles is a comprehensive guide that teaches machine knitting skills and encourages creativity through exploration of different fashion contexts. It provides step-by-step instructions, color, pattern, texture, structure, and embellishment techniques, and covers garment and accessory construction.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 200 pages
Publication date: 05 August 2021
Publisher: Laurence King Publishing



Designing Knitted Textiles is a comprehensive guide that empowers readers to master the art of machine knitting while fostering their creativity and adventurous spirit. It adopts a contemporary approach, delving into the vast realm of possibilities offered by machine-knitted textiles across various fashion contexts.

In Part 1, the book provides a practical foundation, offering step-by-step instructions and comprehensive information on essential tools, stitch types, fibers, and techniques. It equips readers with the necessary skills to embark on their knitting journey.

Part 2 delves into the realm of color, pattern, texture, structure, and embellishment, showcasing a diverse range of designs that span from traditional styles like Fair Isle to the most intricate lace or extraordinary 3D effects. Readers will be inspired by the endless possibilities that machine knitting offers in creating stunning visual aesthetics.

Finally, Part 3 focuses on the construction elements required to transform machine-knitted textiles into garments and accessories. It covers topics such as shaping, seaming, finishing, and adding closures, ensuring that readers have the knowledge and skills to bring their designs to life.

By encompassing a practical introduction, a exploration of creative possibilities, and a comprehensive guide to garment construction, Designing Knitted Textiles serves as a valuable resource for both novice knitters and experienced textile enthusiasts alike. It encourages readers to push the boundaries of their imagination and unlock the full potential of machine-knitted textiles in the fashion industry.

Weight: 864g
Dimension: 223 x 286 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781786276537

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