Creative Machine Knitting Ruth Lee

Creative Machine Knitting

Ruth Lee

1988

Contents

Foreword
Acknowledgments
List of Abbreviations
Introduction

The Patterns
Lady Stardust – Intarsia evening dress
Lilac Time – Funnel  neck jumper with raglan sleeves
Woven Magic – T-shirt shaped dress
Dancing Queen – Sequin and bead trimmed shift dress
Spot of Relaxation – Fitted dress with Intarsia spot detail
Layla – Trimmed twin set
Calypso – Striped summer dress
Gem – Fair Isle collared cardigan
Linear – Minimalist stripe, sideways knitted top
Dizzy – Princess line Fair Isle zipped jacket
Venus – Yoked long line top with slashed sleeves in pure silk
Classic Knitting – Updated classic knitwear
Salome – Sweater with two tone plating, tuck ribs and integral shaping
Milan – Striped sideways knitted cardigan
Ice Dreams – Suit, compromising skirt and top with a flattering deep yoke
Red Hot Mama – Asymmetrically styled skirt and top with slit borders and eyelet style shaping
Reef – Sideways knitted cropped top and skirt with chevron stripes
Crystal – Halter neck dress and gloves decorated with beading, slits and knitted tabs

Adapting Patterns
I’m Normal – A look at so-called ‘non-standard’ sizes
Knit to Fit – Part 1. Guidance on altering patterns
Knit to Fit – Part 2. Altering the skirt block
Knit to Fit – Part 3. Adjusting the standard bodice pattern to fit individual/non- standard measurements
Knit to Fit – Part 4. Developing the Princess Line
Knit to Fit – Part 5. Exploring the creative possibilities of sideways knitting

A note about yarns and colours
About the author
Index
115 pages, paperback. Full colour photo's and illustrations. Basic schematic and 'style file' with each pattern.

Creative Machine Knitting Sally Anne Elliott

Creative Machine Knitting

Sally Anne Elliott

1988

Contents

Foreword
Introduction
Elements of design,
Yarns,
Styling and shape,
Pattern writing

Stitches and Fabrics
Stripes
Raised patterns
Jacquard
Tension patterns
Tucking
Hand texture
Holding
Lace
Slip stitch
Cables
Weaving
Intarsia
Double bed techniques
Mixing hand and machine techniques
Stretching your machine
Odd materials
Mixing patterns

The Collection
The Cotton Collection
T shirt
Denim skirt
Basic shirt

The Sporty Collection
Ski Jersey
Trousers
Wrap

The Classic Collection
Cream suit
Dressy sweater
Cable cardigan

The Classic Collection
Argyll sweater
Gansey suit
Carpet jacket

Technical Information
The machine
Casting on
Casting off
Welts and ribs
Increasing and decreasing
Edges
Finishing
Charts
Punchcards
Glossary
Accessories
Yarns

Suppliers
Index
Acknowledgments

144 pages. Colour photographs, and fashion illustrations . Basic schematics with each pattern.
The sections on techniques has instructions to knit samples which is helpful.