Download or read book Knitting Plus written by Lisa Shroyer and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2013-02-01 with total page 487 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Design + knit sweaters that fit + flatter! Knitting Plus is the must-have manual for plus-sized sweater construction and knitwear design. With this helpful guide, you'll learn how to design wearable, tailor-made sweaters. With Knitting Plus, you'll explore basic pullover and cardigan sweater construction styles from raglans and set-in sleeves to drop shoulders, seamless yokes, and dolmans. Knitting Plus explains each specific sweater element and then offers key tips for plus-sized knitting. Included throughout are simple versions of each construction type as easy-to-reference templates so you can quickly adapt and alter each sweater for a custom fit. An invaluable reference about fit and shape, Knitting Plus includes 18 irresistible designs by a variety of designers including Mandy Moore, Lisa R. Myers, Lou Schiela, Katya Wilsher, and Kathy Zimmerman, as well as Lisa's designs. Each pattern offers a broad range of sizes and instructions for bust sizes from about 44 to 56 inches. Packed with design information and ready-to-knit patterns, Knitting Plus is your go-to technique and design reference for customizing patterns to fit all sizes.
Download or read book Fashion plus Knits written by and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Plus Size Knits written by Phildar and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2019-12-01 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: · 25 knitting patterns for plus size women · Contains stylish and flattering designs of sweaters, cardigans, and accessories · Includes step-by-step directions and high-quality photography · Helpful size charts and diagrams provided to create perfectly tailored pieces
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!
Download or read book Runway Knits written by Berta Karapetyan and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For more than two decades, New York City fashion maven Berta Karapetyan has been creating gorgeous high-end knit-wear, designing awe-inspiring sweaters, and working as a technical knitwear developer for the likes or more than two decades, New York City fashion maven Berta Karapetyan has been creating gorgeous high-end knit-wear, designing awe-inspiring sweaters, and working as a technical knitwear developer for the likes of Donna Karan, Ralph Lauren, and Calvin Klein, as well as Banana Republic and Gap. Now, after founding the highly successful and inventive yarn company Karabella Yarns, Berta focuses her keen designer’s eye on the sophisticated knitting patterns revealed here inRunway Knits. From ruffled sweaters to fur-trimmed scarves and serious jackets, there’s something for everyone in this stunning collection of thirty designs. The book is divided into four sections: spirited, featuring bold and adventurous outfits that demand attention; playful, which includes lively and eye-catching items of all kinds; demure, designs for the modest girls or those who just like to play coy; and driven, outfits for career-minded women. Packed with plenty of lavish color photographs as well as clear techniques and construction methods for creating thirty must-have designs,Runway Knitsis sure to inspire any level of knitter—novice, intermediate, or expert. From ruffled sweaters to fur-trimmed scarves and serious jackets, there’s something for everyone in this stunning collection of thirty designs. The book is divided into four sections: spirited, featuring bold and adventurous outfits that demand attention; playful, which includes lively and eye-catching items of all kinds; demure, designs for the modest girls or those who just like to play coy; and driven, outfits for career-minded women. Packed with plenty of lavish color photographs as well as clear techniques and construction methods for creating thirty must-have designs,Runway Knitsis sure to inspire any level of knitter—novice, intermediate, or expert.
Download or read book Fashion plus Knits written by Leisure Arts, Inc and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Oversize Fashion Knits written by Frechverlag and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Comfortable yet on-trend, oversize fashion is a stylist's favorite look. These extra-large sweaters knit up fast with bulky yarns and balance beautifully with skinny jeans or leggings. Explore easy knit/purl texture, give cables a try, or knit a ribbed cardigan. All of these sweaters share a comfy, at-home-anywhere aesthetic that will make them versatile and favorite pieces.
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.
Download or read book Boutique Knits written by Laura Irwin and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2013-02-01 with total page 325 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Encouraging knitters to think beyond traditional patterns, this guide offers ways to construct and embellish work with smart and quirky personal touches that combine imaginative trims with hardware accents. Covering a wide variety of knitting techniques such as felting, intarsia, Fair Isle, lacework, and cables, the unique examples in this resource include buckles and bolts to close an intricately cabled belt, a chain handle to finish a felted bag, and grommets to complete a half-felted handbag. This collection of modern, stylish patterns will inspire beginning and intermediate knitters with its uncommon techniques and materials, dressing up quick and easy projects with head-turning flair.
Download or read book Knitting written by Sandy Black and published by Victoria & Albert Museum. This book was released on 2012-09-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A hipster pastime, a high-fashion showpiece, a social activity, a simple hat to keep you warm, or a trendy bag to show off to friend ;knitting is an incredibly versatile craft, conjuring up memories of grandmothers gathering 'round the fire even as it has undergone a major revival in the world of high fashion.
Download or read book Saturday Style written by Doreen L. Marquart and published by Martingale. This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here's a fun collection of weekend wearables! Featuring easy construction, this assortment includes simple design elements for added style. Whether you want a cool and breezy tee or some warm and cozy pullovers and cardigans, you'll find just the pattern for this Saturday! Enjoy patterns with no elaborate finishing, whether knit from the bottom up, the top down, or side to side Choose from 16 projects in a variety of yarn styles and gauges Get a casual weekend look that's stylish and practical enough for workday wear
Download or read book Fashion Knit Course Outline for Hand Knitting Machines written by Regine Faust and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Classic Knits of the 1980s written by Sandy Black and published by The Crowood Press. This book was released on 2021-01-25 with total page 668 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by a pioneer of modern fashion knitwear, Classic Knits of the 1980s describes the principal fundamentals of knitwear design and features original, colourful, textural and fun knitting patterns that capture the fashion zeitgeist of the 1980s designer knitwear boom. As well as selling ready-made knitwear to stores, several designers made their patterns available as home knitting kits. Classic Knits of the 1980s features a range of innovative designs from Sandy Black knitting kits, many published here for the first time. The patterns are suitable for a broad range of knitting skills, from those with good basic knowledge of knitting to the more experienced knitter. Made up of two parts: Part 1 establishes the fashion and knitwear context of the period and its influence on the development of the designs, examining the entire creative process from inspiration to final pattern. Lavishly illustrated with photographs, diagrams and charts, special features include patchwork (modular) designs and intarsia or colour-block knitting, with techniques and tips for pattern calculations, working from charts and handling several colours. Part 2 then offers twenty-one original patterns and designs, grouped into themes of textural, graphic, heraldic and ornamental, plus the unique Siamese cat, leopard and tiger accessories. Contemporary photography, together with original images from the 1980s, illustrates the designs' timeless appeal, with close-up images of intricate pattern details and suggested design variations to aid creative knitters inspired by this pivotal decade.
Download or read book Knitting for Beginners written by Michelle Welsh and published by Novelty Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2021-03-07 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover how to craft amazing knit pieces with your hook and impress your family and friends with this comprehensive guide to mastering the art of knitting Have you ever come across an amazing piece of knitwork and wondered if you'd ever be able to craft something that awesome? Have you ever seriously considered picking up knitting as a hobby, but had no idea how to get started? Are you ready to discover a pain-free, easy way to master knitting skills quickly and shorten your learning curve? If your answer is yes to any of the questions above, then this guide is for you. Learning how to knit doesn't have to be complicated. In this definitive guide, Michelle Welsh skips the filler and shows you how easy it is to pick up knitting and become proficient quickly. From choosing yarns and needles to step-by-step instructions for mastering various knitting patterns, you'll discover everything you need to start creating your own amazing knits in no time! Here's a snippet of what you're going to discover in this comprehensive knitting book: ● Everything you need to know about the intriguing history of the time-tested art of knitting ● All the essential tools you're ever going to need to make your knitting journey fun and enjoyable ● Proven steps to help you master the most common knitting patterns with amazing results ● Three essential knitting techniques you need to know to improve the quality of your craft ● Fun knitting projects to stimulate your creativity with step-by-step instructions on how to complete them ● Common problems knitting enthusiasts run into and how to troubleshoot them ● A glossary of important knitting terminology and abbreviations you absolutely need to know about ● ...and much, much more! Whether you're brand new to the timeless art of knitting, or you're an advanced crafter looking to improve your knitting skills, this guide has all the information you need to help you through any project, whether they're simple shawls or extravagant laces.
Download or read book Designing a Knitwear Collection written by Lisa Donofrio-Ferrezza and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2017-02-09 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designing a Knitwear Collection, 2nd Edition, is an essential and comprehensive overview of the knitting design and development process. Featuring more than 475 color images, emerging fashion designers will find inspiration from the work of featured knitwear designers and practical information to design their own knitwear collection. The book follows the history of the industry to present day, introducing yarn and stitch basics, knitting methods, and machinery. It explores the process of preparing the design package from initial concept and sketches to specifications of samples and documents for production-through the presentation of a final collection. Updates to this edition include advances in technology in the knitwear industry, expanded coverage of sample development, and more than 50% new images including new designer profiles and current knitwear designs. New to this Edition New Chapter 6, Sample Development, includes step-by-step diagrams and knitwear samples, plus coverage of sustainable methods of knitwear design Updated Chapter 7 on CAD covers current software programs and technologies such as 3D printing for knitwear Updated Chapter 8, Presentation Trends For Knitwear, emphasizes concept and journal development with all new examples Introducing Designing a Knitwear Collection STUDIO: Study smarter with self-quizzes featuring scored results and personalized study tips Review concepts with flashcards of terms and definitions Access downloadable sample documents for production, including line sheets, specification sheets, cost forms, and color information sheets View timelines tracing milestones in knitwear design from the early 20th Century to the present
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.
