Knit to Fit by Ida Riley Duncan - A comprehensive guide to hand and machine knitting and crocheting. A new, revised, and enlarged edition of 'The Knitter's Bible'.
This used, vintage book in very good condition. The blue cloth hardcover is in excellent condition. The jacket shows shelf wear and there are 2 tiny tears. Pages are clean and complete but there may be some slight yellowing to the edges. From the dust jacket flap:
A veritable encyclopedia of knitting, the completness of Knit to Fit is astounding. All you'll ever need to know about knitting is here. And this new, revised and enlarged edition includes all the latest styles and brings this best-selling classic totally up to the minute. There are patterns for everything from the most conservative in suits to bikinis and "mod" bell bottoms; skirts of all shapes and sizes - flared, straight, and gored; clothes for the entire family - men, women and children; instruction on crocheting, knitting, machine knitting, and even ribbon-knitting. Mrs. Duncan carefully explains how to make your own patterns and devotes a chapter to the operation of a knit shop.
Unique in its field, Knit to Fit has been called "the first truly scientific book on knitting." Especially for the creative knitter, it is clearly outlined, diagrammed, and illustrated. Here in one volume is Ida Riley Duncan's complete 49 lesson $100.00 correspondence course given by the Progressive School of Knitting Design which utilizes her exclusive formula-method for a perfect fit for any type of knitwear or crocheted item. These lessons cover every conceivable phase of scientific knittin and even give away numerous trade secrets. Pratical ways to alter, finish, shape, and block knitwear are given. The importance of stitch and gauge are emphasized and reemphasized. Throughout the book, she helps the student learn by posing knitting problems or "projects" which are clearly charted and diagrammed in the text and answered at the end of the volume.
Contents:
| 1. Scientific Approach to Knitting |
18. Texture Stitches |
| 2. Fundamentals |
19. Lace Stitches |
| 3. Measurements and Stitch Gauge |
20. Changing Colors |
| 4. Crochet |
21. Accents |
| 5. Ribbon Knits |
22. Fitted jackets |
| 6. Slipover Sweaters and Cardigans |
23. Shortie Coats |
| 7. Shaping of Armholes and Shoulders |
24. Blocking jackets and Shortie Coats |
| 8. Backs of Sweaters |
25. Skirts |
| 9. Fronts fo Sweaters |
26. Straight Skirts |
| 10. Necklines |
27. Flared Skirts |
| 11. Sleeves |
28. Gored Skirts |
| 12. Raglans |
29. Pleated Skirts |
| 13. Finishing and Blocking Sweaters |
30. Ribbon and Machine-Knit Shirts |
| 14. Sleeveless Garments |
31. Finishing and Blocking Skirts |
| 15. Fitted Weskits and Jerkins |
32. Women's Slacks and Bikinis |
| 16. Fitted Sweaters |
33. Children's Knitted Wear |
| 17. Evening Sweaters |
34. Operating a Knit Shop |
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Author: |
Ida Riley Duncan |
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Publisher: |
Liveright |
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ISBN-13: |
N/A |
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Format: |
Hardcover |
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Pages: |
254 |