Stitches for Tailored Knits: Build Better Fabric by Frost, Jean NEW
Stitches for Tailored Knits: Build Better Fabric
by Frost, Jean
4.25 avg rating • 4 ratings by GoodReads
Publisher:Xrx Books, 2013
Edition:Softcover
Language:English
About the book:
Jean Frosts expertise with tailored knitting is showcased in this thorough compendium of fabric construction for couture jackets. The stitches are arranged into families that indicate the type of woven material they imitatehoundstooth, quilted stitch, herringbone, basket weave, twill, chevron, tweed, and fabric stitch. A full-size swatch worked in knitting worsted is accompanied by instructions in charts and words that introduce the multiple stitches. Stitch and row gauge as well as needle size for each swatch provides a useful starting point for knitters. Multiple variations of these stitches are displayed and knitters are instructed that adding additional colors, fibers, or yarn can dramatically transform the template. Using clearly illustrated techniques and explanations for how, when, and why to add edge stitches for perfect finishing, this is a fitting follow up to Jean Frosts previous jacket-specific crafting books.
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Stitches for Tailored Knits: Build Better Fabric
by Frost, Jean
4.25 avg rating • 4 ratings by GoodReads
Publisher:Xrx Books, 2013
Edition:Softcover
Language:English
About the book:
Jean Frosts expertise with tailored knitting is showcased in this thorough compendium of fabric construction for couture jackets. The stitches are arranged into families that indicate the type of woven material they imitatehoundstooth, quilted stitch, herringbone, basket weave, twill, chevron, tweed, and fabric stitch. A full-size swatch worked in knitting worsted is accompanied by instructions in charts and words that introduce the multiple stitches. Stitch and row gauge as well as needle size for each swatch provides a useful starting point for knitters. Multiple variations of these stitches are displayed and knitters are instructed that adding additional colors, fibers, or yarn can dramatically transform the template. Using clearly illustrated techniques and explanations for how, when, and why to add edge stitches for perfect finishing, this is a fitting follow up to Jean Frosts previous jacket-specific crafting books.
** BOOK IS NEW **
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Stitches for Tailored Knits: Build Better Fabric
by Frost, Jean
4.25 avg rating • 4 ratings by GoodReads
Publisher:Xrx Books, 2013
Edition:Softcover
Language:English
About the book:
Jean Frosts expertise with tailored knitting is showcased in this thorough compendium of fabric construction for couture jackets. The stitches are arranged into families that indicate the type of woven material they imitatehoundstooth, quilted stitch, herringbone, basket weave, twill, chevron, tweed, and fabric stitch. A full-size swatch worked in knitting worsted is accompanied by instructions in charts and words that introduce the multiple stitches. Stitch and row gauge as well as needle size for each swatch provides a useful starting point for knitters. Multiple variations of these stitches are displayed and knitters are instructed that adding additional colors, fibers, or yarn can dramatically transform the template. Using clearly illustrated techniques and explanations for how, when, and why to add edge stitches for perfect finishing, this is a fitting follow up to Jean Frosts previous jacket-specific crafting books.
** BOOK IS NEW **
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