Hand Knitting

Download or read book Hand Knitting written by Larissa Koedyker and published by Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2023-11-29 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hand Knitting is an amazing craft that changed my life in a wonderful way and it can change yours too! It is soothing and calming, it is literally therapeutical and makes you feel better every time you are Hand knitting. You will be hooked from the first moment you try it and you will just keep knitting more beautiful blankets, pillows, cat beds and hats for yourself and all your relatives and friends. Happy Knitting! - Larissa Koedyker, the author

Download or read book Translating Between Hand and Machine Knitting written by Vikki Haffenden and published by The Crowood Press. This book was released on 2018-08-17 with total page 776 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Knitting is an enduringly popular and creative craft, but many associate the techniques primarily with hand knitting, believing machine knitting to require arcane knowledge. However, machine knitting is formed from the same stitch structures and is equally versatile. Translating between Hand and Machine Knitting rediscovers the potential of domestic machine knitting to open up new possibilities for dedicated knitters, offering an equally creative yet timesaving method of crafting new designs. With over 500 images, this comprehensive guide offers detailed step-by-step explanations of techniques in both hand and machine knitting, whilst also offering inspiration and design advice. Dr Vikki Haffenden, a highly experienced knit designer, technical knitter and educator, shares the knowledge and understanding she has accumulated over a career designing for the knitted textile and knitwear industry and as a lecturer in knitted textile design. Topics covered include: Illustrated step-by-step instructions of hand and machine knitting techniques; Qualities and behaviours of fibres and yarns and their suitability for knitting; Equipment requirements and advice; Basic stitches and stitch constructions of hand and machine knitting; Combining stitches to make surface texture and colour patterns; Shaping and knitting 3D shapes; Calculating garment shape and size from tension swatches. Superbly illsutrated with 397 colour photographs and 130 line artworks.

Download or read book Hand Knits for the Home and Garden written by Alison Dupernex and published by The Crowood Press. This book was released on 2018-09-05 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Knitting has long been celebrated as a therapeutic and creative experience, which can produce many unique and eye-catching items. In Hand Knits for the Home and Garden, experienced designer Alison Dupernex shares the secrets of how to work with the head, heart and hand in tune, combining stitch choices, colour, material and skilful execution into one design. This beautiful book of projects offers an extensive collection of patterns for domestic furnishings and household items. With practical advice and further ideas for each project, it can be used as both a tutorial and a catalyst for developing individual style and original pieces of work. Supported by over 150 colour illustrations, this detailed guide offers finishing techniques and includes over 40 patterns for cushions, throws, pots, lampshades, rugs and other fun projects such as covers for hot water bottles and deck chairs. Written for dedicated hobby knitters and professional knitters.The patterns include cushions, throws, pots, lampshades, rugs, deck chair covers and cards. Each project is supported by colour illustrations - there are 164 in total. Alison Dupernex is an experienced designer and her patterns have been widely published by magazines.

Download or read book Textile World's Directory of the Mill Trade in the United States, 1897 written by and published by . This book was released on 1897 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Dictionary of Textiles written by Louis Harmuth and published by . This book was released on 1920 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Textile American written by and published by . This book was released on 1916 with total page 674 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Language of Fashion - Dictionary and Digest of Fabric, Sewing and Dress written by Mary Brooks Picken and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2013-04-16 with total page 587 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This vintage book contains an exhaustive dictionary of fashion terms, with instructions for pronunciation, brief explanations, and lists of synonyms. Timeless and comprehensive, “The Language Of Fashion Dictionary And Digest Of Fabric, Sewing And Dress” will be of utility to those involved in the fashion industry, and is not to be missed by the discerning collector. Contents include: “Belts”, “Bindings”, “Blouses”, “Bobs”, “Bodices”, “Bonnets”, “Boots”, “Bows”, “Bracelets”, “Braids”, “Buckles”, “Bustles”, “Buttons”, “Buttonholes”, “Canvas”, “Caps”, “Capes”, “Checks”, “Coats”, “Collars”, “Color”, “Combs”, “Cottons”, “Crepes”, “Cuffs”, “Dots”, “Dress and Dresses”, “Dyeing”, “Embroideries”, “Eyelets”, “Fabric”, “Fancy Dress”, etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on the history of textiles and weaving. This book was first published in 1939.