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The Machine Knitter's Handbook
The Machine Knitter's Handbook
Author: Hazel Pope
This buyer's guide and user's manual is intended to be a guide to a variety of knitting machines, including Bond, Singer, Passap, Brother, etc.  Included are discussions of what a knitting machine can and cannot do and of accessories available for the various machines.  — Contents include: —
  • What to look for when purchasi...  more »
  • How machines work.
  • How to use the hand tools.
  • Yarn for beginners with information on a variety of yarns types and sizes.
  • Knitting a tension square.
  • Why things go wrong when knitting.
  • Two color knitting or fairaisle, slip stitch, tuck stitch, weaving, lace, plating, intarsia.
  • How the machine reads the patterning.
  • Resetting the pattern, using holding position, using nylon cord, using waste yarn.
  • What went wrong?


 Practice pieces demonstrate important techniques.  Also included are several basic patterns for starter projects including a variety of sweaters, skirts, trousers, etc with fitting tips.
ISBN-13: 9780715390184
ISBN-10: 071539018X
Publication Date: 9/1988
Pages: 128
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Publisher: David Charles UK
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
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