Prentice Hall

Fashion & Interior Design



Machine Knitting
Injoo Kim, University of Cincinnati
Ruth Burbank, University of Cincinnati

ISBN-10: 0130307408
ISBN-13: 9780130307408

Publisher: Prentice Hall
Copyright: 2006
Format: Cloth; 192 pp
Published: 01/19/2005

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For Fashion Design courses focusing on apparel manufacturing or machine knitting.

The only beginners machine knitting book on the market to use both text, pictures and CD video clips in 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.

  • Photos with concise, step-by-step instructions.

    • Facilitates learning and self-instruction.

  • Reader-friendly format.

    • Students are able to focus on the instructions for performing basic techniques more easily.

  • Variety of machine knitting construction and techniques–Covers 40 individual techniques.

    • Provides immediate gratification through instant, good results.

  • Reference tool–The text is structured so that it can serve as a good reference once the student has learned the techniques.

    • Students are left with a very familiar reference tool.

  • Companion DVD–Contains a series of multimedia examples depicting each of the techniques covered through digital videos and interactively-indexed content.

    • Aids learning by clarifying the explanation of complex techniques and facilitates the use of the text in curriculum that are increasingly technology-based.



1. General Information.

Abbreviations (nomenclature). Definitions. Basic Techniques. Knitting Supplies.

Machine Parts. Tools. Blocking and Steamer. Yarns.



2. On and Off.

Cast-On.

E-wrap. Double E-wrap. Comb Cast-on. Weaving Cast-on. Latch Tool Cast-on.

Bind Off.

Latch Tool Bind Off. Sew-off (back stitch). Gathering or Threading Off.



3. Transferring Stitches/Shaping.

Single/Multiple Increasing.

Simple Single Increase. Transfer Single Increase. Increasing More Than 1 Stitch. Full Fashion Increasing.

Single/Multiple Decreasing.

Single Stitch Decreases. Fashion Decrease. 3 Stitch Fashion Decrease. Multiple Stitch Decreasing. Half Cable Decrease.

Partial Knitting. Eyelet Hole.



4. Swatch.

Before Swatch. Swatch. Row Marking (Slip). Correcting Errors.



5. Finishing Techniques.

Hems.

Basic Hanging A Hem. Tailored Hem. Border Hem. Mock Ribbing Hem. Picot Hem. Tucked Hem: 1st & 2nd. Scalloped Edge.

Trims.

I Cord. Idiots Delight. Twisted Cord Edge. Rolled Edge.

Band Buttonhole. Encasing Band. Simple Pocket.



6. Stitch Patterns/Pattern Setup and Reading.

Stripe Stockinet. Fairisle. Tuck. Slip Stitch. Thread Lace. Weaving - Yarn. Intarsia Yarn & Pattern, Carriage. Cable --.



7. Blocking, Assembling and Finishing.

Blocking. Full Thru Seam. Knitting Machine Seaming. Assembling by Linker. Seaming by Hand.



8. Projects.

Scarves.

Smoke Ring. Traditional Scarf.

Hats.

Cuffed Cap. Earflap Hat.

Slipper. Sweater.

Cardigan. Pullover With Cut and Sew Neck.

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