[Nfb-krafters-korner] Book The Principles of Knitting

[therese gardner]

Hello All:

 

I came across this book at BookShare. It is a very large book and I have
found many chapters to be quite helpful to me, especially the chapter on
swatches/gages. I thought many of you might find it of interest too.

 

I have copied the Table of Contents below for your reference.

 

Therese 

 

CONTENTS  

Introduction to the Second Edition

  Introduction to the First Edition  

Acknowledgments

 

  Part One: Learning and Methods  

1 Knitting Methods

  2 Circular and Flat Knitting  

 

Part Two: Constructing a Fabric

  3 Casting On

  4 Selvedges and Steeks

  5 Casting Off

  6 Shaping a Fabric

  7 Picking Up Stitches

8 Openings

  9 Hems, Facings, Pleats, and Tucks  

 

Part Three: Decorative Techniques

  10 The Stitches

  11 Increase and Decrease Techniques  

12 Increase and Decrease Stitch Patterns

  13 Color Techniques

  14 Surface Decoration

 

  Part Four: Special Fabrics  

15 Double-Fabrics

  16 Inlay

  17 Twined Knit

  18 Felting and Fulling

  19 Uncommon Shapes

 

  Part Five: Stitch and Color Patterns  

20 Written Stitch Patterns

  21 Charted Stitch Patterns  

22 Charted Color Patterns

 

  Part Six: Pattern Design

  23 Stitch Gauge

  24 Measurements and Schematics  

25 Calculations for Pattern Design

  26 Charted Garment Patterns  

 

Part Seven: Materials

  27 Fibers

  28 Yarns

  29 Tools

 

  Part Eight: Working a Project  

30 Working a Project

  31 Written Garment Patterns  

32 Cleaning and Dressing a Knit

  33 Finishing Techniques  

Appendix

  Glossary

  Bibliography

  Index