The principles of knitting : methods and techniques of hand knitting
Hiatt, June2012
Book
A revised and updated edition of a popular classic primer shares comprehensive guidelines for beginning and experienced knitters that demonstrate how to approach a full range of techniques.
Main title:
The principles of knitting : methods and techniques of hand knitting / June Hemmons Hiatt ; illustrations by Jesse Hiatt.
Author:
Edition:
Completely revised and updated.
Imprint:
New York : Touchstone Books, c 2012.
Collation:
xx, 712 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 665-672) and index.
Contents:
Machine generated contents note: pt. One Learning and Methods -- 1.Knitting Methods -- 2.Circular and Flat Knitting -- pt. Two Constructing a Fabric -- 3.Casting On -- 4.Selvedges and Steeks -- 5.Casting Off -- 6.Shaping a Fabric -- 7.Picking Up Stitches -- 8.Openings -- 9.Hems, Facings, Pleats, and Tucks -- pt. Three Decorative Techniques -- 10.The Stitches -- 11.Increase and Decrease Techniques -- 12.Increase and Decrease Stitch Patterns -- 13.Color Techniques -- 14.Surface Decoration -- pt. Four Special Fabrics -- 15.Double-Fabrics -- 16.Inlay -- 17.Twined Knit -- 18.Felting and Fulling -- 19.Uncommon Shapes -- pt. Five Stitch and Color Patterns -- 20.Written Stitch Patterns -- 21.Charted Stitch Patterns -- 22.Charted Color Patterns -- pt. Six Pattern Design -- 23.Stitch Gauge -- 24.Measurements and Schematics -- 25.Calculations for Pattern Design -- 26.Charted Garment Patterns -- pt. Seven Materials -- 27.Fibers -- 28.Yarns -- 29.Tools -- pt. Eight Working a Project -- 30.Working a Project -- 31.Written Garment Patterns -- 32.Cleaning and Dressing a Knit -- 33.Finishing Techniques.
ISBN:
97814165351711416535179
Dewey class:
746.432
LC class:
TT820
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
14914
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Melbourne Library | -Art and Culture | ARTS 746.432 HIATFolio | Available |
| Library at the Dock | -Art and Culture | ARTS 746.432 HIAT | Available |