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Download or read book Luxe Knits written by Laura Zukaite and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2009 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a collection of 26 stylish projects--chic, fashion-forward garments and accessories that showcase imaginative stitch patterns and luxurious yarn--for the experienced knitter.
Download or read book Knit Couture written by Gail Downey and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2007-12-26 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of twenty unique hand-knit designs from Weardowney features detailed patterns, full-color photographs, and step-by-step instructions for an array of one-of-a-kind cardigans, skirts, tunic dresses, sweaters, and tops.
Book Synopsis Dressed in Knits by : Alex Capshaw-Taylor
Download or read book Dressed in Knits written by Alex Capshaw-Taylor and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2015-08-10 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Knit your own couture wardrobe! As a knitter, you know the appeal of creating a piece that can go from home to office, from weekday to weekend--and, most importantly, that looks flattering on your figure. But that can be easier said than done! Until now. Knitwear designer Alex Capshaw-Taylor has created a collection of 19 knitted garments and accessories featuring timeless, high-fashion designs that are refreshingly easy to wear. In Dressed in Knits, you'll experiment with a variety of techniques including multidirectional knitting, colorwork (intarsia and stranded), cabling, and more. Unique to this guide is helpful information devoted to educating knitters on couture details that produce designer quality finished pieces. Alex will demonstrate proper seeming, picking up stitches, applying beads, turning a hem, creating pockets, steeking, adding zippers to knitwear, and more. Helpful tips on styling finished garments will also be sprinkled throughout the book, like how adding a belt to a piece can change the silhouette giving it a totally different look. Dressed in Knits isn't just another knitting book. It's your fashion-forward guide to a whole new wardrobe.
Download or read book Custom Knit Jackets written by Jean Frost and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With one master pattern, this resource guides knitters through creating 12 jacket silhouettes in five standard sizes, with four different weights of yarn. Reminiscent of the designer details that have made the Chanel jacket a signature piece for more than 50 years, the details in this book add professional finish to collars, pockets, fabrics, and hand-stitched silk lining. The process to create a perfect-fit jacket requires only simple math and graph paper. Using real-body examples, Jean Frost shows how to adjust patterns for narrow shoulders, long arms, short or long waist, a large bust, and other common fitting problems.
Download or read book Couture Knits written by Jean Moss and published by GMC Publications. This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As one of Britain s foremost knitwear designers, Jean Moss has been designing and producing her own collections for 25 years, as well as designing for Rowan yarns and many international fashion houses. Here, she brings together an exclusive selection of 24 of her classic designs that includes something for knitters of all skill levels. Jean demystifies the techniques needed to knit beautiful pieces, providing simple but effective designer secrets on everything from casting on to simple finishing techniques. She shows you how, with only a basic understanding of how to knit and purl, a professional finish can be achieved. Whether you are a beginner looking for simple but elegant knits, or a more experienced knitter who wants to make chic and glamorous clothes, there is something here for you. Choose from this wealth of timeless, stunning yet simple-to-knit pieces using tried and tested designer tricks-of-the-trade.
Book Synopsis Fresh Fashion Knits by : Kate Buller
Download or read book Fresh Fashion Knits written by Kate Buller and published by Three Rivers Press. This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These patterns for chic, contemporary, and effortless knitwear will outfit you from head to toe, from work to play, and from night today. Don't break the bank buying runway looks off the rack-- make them yourself and make them your own!
Book Synopsis Knits for Real People by : Susan Neall
Download or read book Knits for Real People written by Susan Neall and published by Palmer/Pletsch Publishing. This book was released on 2015-06-01 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unsure how to sew the new knits so they'll look great and fit better than ready-to-wear? Knits for Real People helps readers sort out the differences in fabric types and explains the fitting and sewing techniques for each. Photographs of knit fashions from McCall's, Vogue, and Butterick pattern companies provide inspiration throughout the book and illustrate the many types of knits. The many techniques explained include: layout, cutting, and marking; seaming techniques using sewing machines and sergers, including the use of the differential feed feature; creative embellishments, including piping, flounces, "peepers," and decorative serging; neckline and edge finishes, including bands, collars, and bindings; sleeves, hems and closures; and fitting techniques for tops, pants, and activewear. Knit fabrics are very popular in fabric stores and this book helps people take advantage by teaching how to fit patterns for this versatile material.
Download or read book Custom Knits written by Wendy Bernard and published by Harry N. Abrams. This book was released on 2008-09-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The creator of the popular blog Knit and Tonic introduces twenty-five original designs for sweaters of all kinds, along with variations of each pattern that allow the knitter to make easy alterations to suit individual body type and style preferences, and offers detailed instructions for easy-to-understand techniques for customizing patterns and improvising along the way.
Book Synopsis Knitwear in Fashion by : Sandy Black
Download or read book Knitwear in Fashion written by Sandy Black and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book showcases the best in international knitwork, and an extensive reference section covers the technology of knitting, developments in design and new fibres, and a glossary of terms. It is aimed at those concerned with or interested in textiles, fashion, or contemporary design.
Book Synopsis The Jean Moss Book of World Knits by : Jean Moss
Download or read book The Jean Moss Book of World Knits written by Jean Moss and published by Taunton. This book was released on 1997 with total page 151 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of patterns for sweaters, hats, and slippers which incorporate the prints from the textiles of ancient cultures
Book Synopsis Luxe Knits: The Accessories by : Laura Zukaite
Download or read book Luxe Knits: The Accessories written by Laura Zukaite and published by Union Square & Co.. This book was released on 2011-05-18 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More luxury for the knitter! Laura Zukaites fantastic follow-up to Luxe Knits presents an array of accessories, all created in the most sumptuous yarns on the market. These stunning scarves, hats, gloves, bags, and more are what Zukaite calls “memorable little statement pieces to decorate our lives,” and theyre a pleasure to knit. High-fashion photography, the authors own sketches, and styling suggestions round out this beautiful package.
Book Synopsis Knitter's Handy Book of Top-Down Sweaters by : Ann Budd
Download or read book Knitter's Handy Book of Top-Down Sweaters written by Ann Budd and published by Interweave. This book was released on 2012-08-21 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fiber and yarn enthusiasts nationwide will celebrate Ann Budd's latest addition to The Knitter's Handy Book series. Answering to a growing interest in knitting sweaters from the top down and knitting seamless sweaters that require little finishing, this handy book offers instructions for knitting five basic sweater types: circular yoke, raglan, modified-drop shoulder, set-in sleeve, and saddle shoulder. Patterns are offered in multiple sizes and yarn gauges and for a broad age group. Following the basics for each of the five sweater types are three diverse patterns from top designers that illustrate some of the many ways that instructions can be used as springboards for creative expression, including color, texture, and shaping variations. Also included for intermediate to advanced knitters are personal design touches, detailed charts, clear instruction, and quick tips to expand knitting possibilities and maintain creative originality. A key reference for knitters of all skill levels, this is the new essential knitting resource on your bookshelf.
Book Synopsis Traditional Knitting Patterns, from Scandinavia by : James Norbury
Download or read book Traditional Knitting Patterns, from Scandinavia written by James Norbury and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 1973-06-01 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Photographs accompany directions for more than two hundred and fifty folk designs including the popular Fair Isle and Fisherman patterns
Book Synopsis Vintage Fashion Knitwear by : Marnie Fogg
Download or read book Vintage Fashion Knitwear written by Marnie Fogg and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Charting over 100 years of knitwear history, Vintage Fashion Knitwear is a visual journey of fashion knitwear from the introduction of fashion handknitting to the current technical innovations that enable the designer to push the boundaries of knitwear. Fascinating archive images, stunning fashion photography and specially commissioned photographs of period fashions showcase the most collectable and innovative pieces ever made. The book looks at the development of knitwear during the turn of the 20th century, then charts the influence of Modernism in the 1920s, the emergence of the iconic Chanel two piece cardigan suit and sportswear, the Art Deco 1930s, and the wartime 'make do and mend' designs of the 1940s. By the 1950s cashmere twin sets and beaded sweaters became the casual uniform for women, while 1960s Op Art and psychedelia led to 1970s arts and crafts influences, moving on to the luxury knits of the 1980s. Each decade ends with a 'key looks' feature showcasing all the important shapes, patterning and designs that defined the time period. Vintage Fashion Knitwear concludes with a final chapter on the 1990s to the present day, looking at the work that is sure to become collectables of the future, including offerings from Alexander McQueen, Bella Freud, Louise Goldin and Julien Macdonald.
Book Synopsis Japanese Knitting Stitch Bible by : Hitomi Shida
Download or read book Japanese Knitting Stitch Bible written by Hitomi Shida and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2017-10-10 with total page 165 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the Japanese Knitting Stitch Bible knitting guru Hitomi Shida shares some of her favorite needlework patterns. Shida's strikingly original designs and variations on every imaginable classic stitch result in intricate patterns that form the basis for beautiful and unique knitted fashions. This is the perfect book for the experienced knitter who is looking for new stitches that yield spectacular results! This Japanese knitting book features a wide range of rewarding and intricate stitches including: cables popcorn stitches twisted stitches edgings and many more… A set of detailed, step-by-step diagrams show you how to execute all the basic stitches. Instructions and diagrams for a series of small projects offer practice working with large patterns, lacy patterns, pattern arrangement and round yokes among other things. The knitting projects include: A classic hat made using large patterns An elegant scarf in lacy patterns The ever-popular fingerless mittens Thick socks that can be made using various patterns A feminine collar using round stitching And much more! Japanese Knitting Stitch Bible represents a whole new adventure for knitters and is sure to become a valued reference for beginning knitters and experts alike.
Book Synopsis Couture Action Knits : "knit Know How" from Elegant Fashion to Active Sportswear : the Guidebook to Sewing with "knit Know How" by : Hazel Boyd Hooey
Download or read book Couture Action Knits : "knit Know How" from Elegant Fashion to Active Sportswear : the Guidebook to Sewing with "knit Know How" written by Hazel Boyd Hooey and published by Richmond, B.C. : Tex-Mar Seminars and Publications. This book was released on 1984 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Knit Like a Latvian: Socks by : Ieva Ozolina
Download or read book Knit Like a Latvian: Socks written by Ieva Ozolina and published by David and Charles. This book was released on 2019-12-06 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Create legwarmers, ankle socks, and knee-length socks from fifty beautiful Latvian designs. Knit yourself a pair of stunning Latvian socks with this collection of traditional Latvian sock knitting patterns. There are fifty different styles to choose from including simpler variations of the socks such as leg warmers and ankle socks so, even if you are an inexperienced knitter, you can create a beautiful traditional design. Knitted socks have always played an important role in traditional Latvian culture. Girls are taught to knit at a young age, and it is traditional for brides to give socks and mittens as a gift to guests on their wedding day. This collection captures the essence of these stunning folk patterns and shows how you can mix these traditional designs with your contemporary wardrobe.
