TY - BOOK AU - Hiatt,June AU - Hiatt,Jesse TI - The principles of knitting: methods and techniques of hand knitting SN - 1416535179 PY - 2012/// CY - New York PB - Touchstone Books KW - Knitting N1 - Includes bibliographical references (p. 665-672) and index; pt. 1. Learning and methods : Knitting methods ; Circular and flat knitting -- pt. 2. Constructing a fabric : Casting on ; Selvedges and steeks ; Casting off ; Shaping a fabric ; Picking up stitches ; Openings ; Hems, facings, pleats, and tucks -- pt. 3. Decorative techniques : The stitches ; Increase and decrease techniques ; Increase and decrease stitch patterns ; Color techniques ; Surface decoration -- pt. 4. Special fabrics : Double-fabrics ; Inlay ; Twined knit ; Felting and fulling ; Uncommon shapes -- pt. 5. Stitch and color patterns : Written stitch patterns ; Charted stitch patterns ; Charted color patterns -- pt. 6. Pattern design : Stitch gauge ; Measurements and schematics ; Calculations for pattern design ; Charted garment patterns -- pt. 7. Materials : Fibers ; Yarns ; Tools -- pt. 8. Working a project : Working a project ; Written garment patterns ; Cleaning and dressing a knit ; Finishing techniques N2 - A revised and updated edition of a popular classic primer shares comprehensive guidelines for beginning and experienced knitters that demonstrate how to approach a full range of techniques ER -