Creative Machine Knitting: A Voyage of Discovery into Colour, Shape and Stitches

Creative  Machine Knitting is simply a treasure trove for machine knitters;  overflowing with design ideas and stitch patterns to inspire you to  explore different styles and to make wonderful new projects. Knit with  an open mind and be prepared to have a go, make changes and look to  improvise – push yourself out of your comfort zone. Topics covered  include; how to design – from where to source inspiration, consideration  of materials and adoption of sustainable practices; painting with yarn –  the process of translating a pattern or colour scheme into a knitted  fabric; designing with panels and borders, and adding embellishments;  Fairisle – advice on colour selection and pattern placement, including a  ‘sketchbook' of over fifty stitch patterns to try and finally, there is  an inspiring stitch pattern directory of even more examples,  illustrating the endless possibilities available to the machine knitter.  The book features over 100 patterns, all of which can be adapted and  form the basis of new designs, covering: jackets, cardigans and kimonos;  sweaters; Fairisle designs; waistcoats; children's knitwear;  accessories and homewares.