Book
The principles of knitting : methods and techniques of hand knitting
Record details
- ISBN: 1416535179
- ISBN: 9781416535171
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Physical Description:
xx, 712 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 29 cm.
print - Edition: First Touchstone hardcover edition, Completely revised & updated.
- Publisher: New York : Touchstone, 2011.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | "A Touchstone Book." "The comprehensive & timeless guide"--Cover. |
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 665-672) and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Introduction to the second edition -- Introduction to the first edition -- Acknowledgments -- Part 1: Learning And Methods: -- 1: Knitting methods -- 2: Circular and flat knitting -- Part 2: 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 -- Part 3: Decorative Techniques: -- 10: Stitches -- 11: Increase and decrease techniques -- 12: Increase and decrease stitch patterns -- 13: Color techniques -- 14: Surface decoration -- Part 4: Special Fabrics: -- 15: Double-fabrics -- 16: Inlay -- 17: Twined knit -- 18: Felting and fulling -- 19: Uncommon shapes -- Part 5: Stitch And Color Patterns: -- 20: Written stitch patterns -- 21: Charted stitch patterns -- 22: Charted color patterns -- Part 6: Pattern Design: -- 23: Stitch gauge -- 24: Measurements and schematics -- 25: Calculations for pattern design -- 26: Charted garment patterns -- Part 7: Materials: -- 27: Fibers -- 28: Yarns -- 29: Tools -- Part 8: Working A Project: -- 30: Working a project -- 31: Written garment patterns -- 32: Cleaning and dressing a knit -- 33: Finishing techniques -- Appendix -- Glossary -- Bibliography -- Index. |
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| Subject: | Knitting |
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Holdable? | Status | Due Date |
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| Gibsons Public Library | 746.432 HIAT (Text) | 30886000474383 | Adult Nonfiction | Volume hold | Available | - |
Summary:
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.
Overview: Beloved by knitters everywhere and one of the most requested out-of-print books for years, The Principles of Knitting finally gets the revision that fans have been clamoring for! A treasured guide beloved by knitters everywhere, the classic book The Principles of Knitting is finally available again in a fully revised and updated edition. This is THE definitive book on knitting techniques, with valuable information for everyone from beginners to experienced knitters. June Hiatt presents not only a thorough, thoughtful approach to the craft, but also a passion for carrying on the art of knitting to future generations. She has repeatedly tested the various techniques and presents them with clear, easy-to-follow instructions-as well as an explanation of what each one can contribute to your knitting. Informed by decades of experience and thousands of hours of practice, this comprehensive resource offers a variety of ways to approach every skill and technique and offers solutions that can help solve the most challenging aspects of any knitting project. The Principles of Knitting has been totally rewritten-new instructions, new illustrations, and new information. While the basics of knitting have not changed much, June's understanding of the material has deepened over the last twenty-five years, and she's eager to share what she has learned with the knitting world. In addition, the book has been reorganized to make it easier to use and has a gorgeous new design. Reading The Principles of Knitting is like having a knitting mentor by your side who can answer any knitting question you have in an honest, intelligent, informed manner. Comprehensive, innovative, and lucid, this landmark compendium of knitting techniques is the definitive knitting resource book.
Overview: Beloved by knitters everywhere and one of the most requested out-of-print books for years, The Principles of Knitting finally gets the revision that fans have been clamoring for! A treasured guide beloved by knitters everywhere, the classic book The Principles of Knitting is finally available again in a fully revised and updated edition. This is THE definitive book on knitting techniques, with valuable information for everyone from beginners to experienced knitters. June Hiatt presents not only a thorough, thoughtful approach to the craft, but also a passion for carrying on the art of knitting to future generations. She has repeatedly tested the various techniques and presents them with clear, easy-to-follow instructions-as well as an explanation of what each one can contribute to your knitting. Informed by decades of experience and thousands of hours of practice, this comprehensive resource offers a variety of ways to approach every skill and technique and offers solutions that can help solve the most challenging aspects of any knitting project. The Principles of Knitting has been totally rewritten-new instructions, new illustrations, and new information. While the basics of knitting have not changed much, June's understanding of the material has deepened over the last twenty-five years, and she's eager to share what she has learned with the knitting world. In addition, the book has been reorganized to make it easier to use and has a gorgeous new design. Reading The Principles of Knitting is like having a knitting mentor by your side who can answer any knitting question you have in an honest, intelligent, informed manner. Comprehensive, innovative, and lucid, this landmark compendium of knitting techniques is the definitive knitting resource book.
