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 »ng a machine.
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.« less