Designing Knitted Textiles

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Machine Knitting for Fashion

By Florence Spurling

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Summary

Designing Knitted Textiles guides readers through essential machine knitting skills, encouraging creativity and experimentation. It presents a contemporary approach, exploring numerous possibilities within fashion contexts. Part 1 introduces tools, stitch types, fibres, and techniques with detailed steps. Part 2 focuses on colour, pattern, texture, structure, and embellishment, featuring traditional and intricate designs like Fair Isle and 3D effects. Part 3 covers garment and accessory construction elements.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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Ideal for beginners to advanced students, fashion designers, and machine knitting enthusiasts seeking practical skills and creative inspiration in textile design.

Designing Knitted Textiles guides readers through the fundamental skills of machine knitting, while encouraging them to be creative and experimental

Description

Designing Knitted Textiles guides readers through the fundamental skills of machine knitting, while encouraging them to be creative and experimental. It takes a contemporary approach, exploring the countless possibilities of machine-knitted textiles within multiple fashion contexts.

Part 1 offers a practical introduction to the subject, with step-by-steps and detailed information on tools, stitch types, fibres and techniques. Part 2 covers colour, pattern, texture, structure and embellishment, highlighting a range of designs from traditional styles such as Fair Isle to the most intricate lace or unusual 3D effects. Finally, Part 3 delves into the construction elements needed to create garments and accessories.

Praise for Designing Knitted Textiles from academic reviewers:

'Perfect for a beginners' knitwear course, to get a rounded understanding of the machine and capabilities'. - GEMMA MARSH, SAVANNAH COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN

'It covers a wide range of single bed machine knitting techniques and includes inspirational images of knitted samples and garments. The book features technical information explaining how to knit many of the stitches, with clear diagrams and useful tips and hints. I will be recommending this book to all levels, as it has something to offer even the more experienced final year student.' - DR VIKKI HAFFENDEN, UNIVERSITY OF BRIGHTON

'This is a very clear and concise approach to machine knitting and design.' - JOSEPH PESCATORE, NASSAU COMMUNITY COLLEGE

'The book is beautifully written with a lot of excellent illustrations. The pictures of knitted designs are inspiring and relevant to contemporary fashion. An overall excellent book.' - NICOLAS CHAMPROUX, HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE

'This book has great illustrations and clear, easy-to-read text. There is a wide breadth of knowledge and a variety of techniques represented, and the tips are succinct and helpful. Equally appreciated are the many sources of knitwear inspiration.' - MEGHAN KELLY, THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Praised as perfect for beginners and valuable even for experienced students, the book offers clear, concise guidance with inspirational, fashion-relevant illustrations. It covers a wide range of techniques with helpful tips and diagrams, described as a much-needed breath of fresh air to machine knitting craftsmanship.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781786276537

Publisher: Quercus Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 August 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Laurence King Publishing

Illustration: 340

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 220.0mm

Height: 282.0mm

Weight: 861g

Pages: 200

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Arts & Culture Arts and Crafts Florence Spurling Laurence King Publishing Non-Fiction

About the Author

Florence Spurling is a British textile designer based in New York, where she runs her own design studio. Florence specializes in knitted textiles, embroidery and embellishment. She has a Masters from the Royal College of Art, London, and has taught at various institutions including Parsons and Pratt in New York.