Texture and 3D Effects

This book is a great resource for machine knitters who want to explore traditional methods and create exciting, tactile knitwear. It offers plenty of inspiration and techniques for working with different fabrics and yarns, and includes three full patterns to practice the techniques on a larger scale.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 144 pages
Publication date: 14 June 2023
Publisher: The Crowood Press Ltd

For machine knitters with a few basics under their belt or for those with more experience, this book aims to inspire and spark new ideas while working with traditional methods. It offers plenty of inspiration and encourages you to explore and experiment with confidence to produce exciting, tactile knitwear. It showcases the limitless possibilities of fabrics achievable with domestic knitting machines and demonstrates a variety of techniques, such as using yarns with different properties, the functions of the carriage and machine, and various ways of applying texture to the fabric. Chapters are organized into seven different techniques, with step-by-step instructions and images detailing how each technique is created. Considers yarn types, functions of the carriage and hand manipulation while on the machine. Provides tips for working with highly textured or 3D fabrics, from avoiding mistakes and dropped stitches to working out tension squares. Includes three full patterns, to practise working with the techniques on a larger scale.

For machine knitters with a few basics under their belt or for those with more experience, this book aims to inspire and spark new ideas while working with traditional methods. It offers plenty of inspiration and encourages you to explore and experiment with confidence to produce exciting, tactile knitwear. It showcases the limitless possibilities of fabrics achievable with domestic knitting machines and demonstrates a variety of techniques, such as using yarns with different properties, the functions of the carriage and machine, and various ways of applying texture to the fabric. Chapters are organized into seven different techniques, with step-by-step instructions and images detailing how each technique is created. Considers yarn types, functions of the carriage and hand manipulation while on the machine. Provides tips for working with highly textured or 3D fabrics, from avoiding mistakes and dropped stitches to working out tension squares. Includes three full patterns, to practise working with the techniques on a larger scale.

Weight: 408g
Dimension: 190 x 247 x 11 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780719842382