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.