Ebook: Knitwear Design Workshop: a Comprehensive Guide to Handknits

From the initial spark of inspiration to the sewing of the last seam, this advanced manual to knitwear design provides knitters with the foundation to take their projects to the next level. The five exceptional projects demonstrate the level of uniqueness and beauty that can be achieved with these expert techniques and how to achieve the elusive "perfect fit" that defines a successful end product. Knitters will gain a clearer understanding of commercial pattern instructions, improve their attention to detail with a meaningful test swatch, and acquire a stronger knowledge of proper body and gar.;Acknowledgments; Foreword; [Table of Contents]; Untitled; Introduction; CHAPTER ONE: Planning Your Design; Researching and Refining an Idea; Layout of the Design Idea; Taking Measurements; Understanding Ease; Selecting a Body Shape and Drawing a Schematic; Classic Silhouette Worksheet; Dropped-Shoulder Worksheet; Double-Taper Worksheet; Single-Taper Worksheet; Reverse-Taper Worksheet; CHAPTER TWO: Selecting the Fabric; Choosing the Yarn; Fiber Content; Yarn Construction; Yarn Weight Classification; Choosing a Pattern Stitch; Understanding Pattern Stitch Instructions; Charts.