Machine Knitting

The only beginners machine knitting book to use both text, pictures and CD video clips in such an effective, user-friendly format. This complete basic introduction to the fundamentals of knitting machine operation presents clear step-by-step instructions and diagrams for the methodology and principles used in machine knitting.Coverage ranges from individual techniques to the creation of entire garments, including creating fabric with original patterns, stitch designs and textures.An instructional reference tool for use by beginner machine knitters.

Preface (Introduction)

vii

Guide to the Machine Knitting Text DVD

xi

Acknowledgments

xv

General Information

1

(12)

Abbreviations (Nomenclature)

1

(1)

Definitions

2

(1)

Basic Techniques

2

(11)

Knitting Supplies

2

(3)

Needle Position

5

(1)

Setting up the Knitting Machine

6

(3)

Knitting Tips and Hints

9

(1)

Yarns

9

(2)

Rip Cord

11

(1)

Push and Pull

12

(1)

On and Off

13

(16)

Cast-On

13

(10)

e-Wrap

13

(2)

Double e-Wrap

15

(2)

Comb Cast-On

17

(1)

Weaving Cast-On

18

(3)

Latch Tool Cast-On

21

(2)

Bind-Off

23

(6)

Latch Tool Bind Off

23

(2)

Sew-Off

25

(2)

Gathering Off

27

(2)

Transferring Stitches/Shaping

29

(12)

Single/Multiple Increasing

29

(3)

Simple Single Increase

29

(1)

Single Stitch Edge Transfer Increase

30

(1)

Multiple Increase

31

(1)

3 Prong Fashion Increase

31

(1)

Single/Multiple Decreasing

32

(5)

Single Stitch Edge Transfer Decrease

32

(1)

2 Prong Smooth Decrease

33

(1)

3 Prong Double Decrease

34

(1)

Multiple Stitch Decrease

35

(1)

5 Prong 3 Stitch Decrease (Half Cable Decrease)

36

(1)

Partial Knitting

37

(2)

Eyelet Hole

39

(2)

Swatch

41

(26)

Things to Consider

41

(1)

Before Swatch

42

(1)

Swatch

43

(4)

Making a Swatch

43

(1)

Blocking the Swatch

44

(1)

Making a Gauge and Calculations

45

(2)

Row Marking

47

(2)

Thread Marking Method

47

(1)

Slip Stitch Row Marking and Reverse Hang a Hem

48

(1)

Correcting Errors

49

(18)

Ripping to Stitch

49

(3)

Latching Dropped Stitch Without Ripping

52

(1)

Correcting Errors in Punch Card Pattern Knitting

53

(6)

Rehanging Knitting

59

(2)

Rehanging Fairisle

61

(1)

Fixing a Jam

62

(2)

Repairing a Dropped Stitch after Fabric is Removed from the Machine

64

(2)

Repairing a Dropped Stitch in Fairisle

66

(1)

Finishing Techniques

67

(30)

Hems

67

(10)

Hanging a Hem

67

(2)

Tailored Hem

69

(1)

Border Hem

70

(2)

Mock Ribbing Hem

72

(1)

Picot Hem

73

(1)

First Tucked Hem

74

(2)

Second Tucked Hem

76

(1)

Trims

77

(8)

I-Cord

77

(1)

Idiot's Delight

78

(3)

Twisted Cord Edge

81

(2)

Rolled Edge

83

(1)

Scalloped Edge

84

(1)

Buttonhole

85

(3)

Encasing a Closed Edge Band

88

(4)

Encasing a Cut Edge Band

92

(1)

Welt Pocket

93

(4)

Stitch Patterns

97

(21)

Pattern Set Up and Reading

97

(21)

Setting up the Punch Card

98

(4)

Stripe Stockinet

102

(1)

Fairisle

103

(2)

Tuck Stitch

105

(1)

Slip Stitch

106

(1)

Thread Lace or Punch Lace

107

(1)

Weaving

108

(3)

Weaving---Hand Selection* (Only DVD)

111

(1)

Intarsia

112

(3)

Cable

115

(3)

Blocking, Assembling, and Finishing

118

(12)

Blocking

118

(6)

Threading a Blocking Wire

119

(1)

Pinning on Board

120

(1)

Hard Blocking

121

(2)

Light Blocking

123

(1)

Assembling and Finishing

124

(6)

Pull Through Seam

124

(2)

Knitting Machine Seaming

126

(1)

Linker Assembly

126

(2)

Seaming by Hand

128

(2)

Projects

130

(41)

Scarves

130

(8)

Tube Neck Scarf

130

(4)

Traditional Scarf

134

(2)

Scarf Tassel

136

(2)

Hats

138

(10)

Cuff Hat

138

(4)

Hat Braid

142

(1)

Earflap Hat

143

(2)

Knitting Earflaps

145

(3)

Quick Slipper

148

(3)

Sweaters

151

(20)

Child's Fairisle Pullover

151

(11)

Child's Tuck Cardigan

162

(9)

Index

171

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