Basics Fashion Design 06: Knitwear

Basics Fashion Design 06: Knitwear is a practical introduction to the design and construction of knitted garments. This digital edition is supplied as a PDF and can be downloaded instantly after purchase. Juliana Sissons leads readers through the foundations of knitwear design, from yarns and fibres to shaping and surface texture.

The book combines historical context with studio practice. It explains machine and hand techniques and shows how creative research becomes finished knitted textiles.

Book Overview

Basics Fashion Design 06: Knitwear explores the full process of designing knitwear. It opens with a short history of knitting and introduces yarns, fibres, machinery and tools. Later chapters cover creative development, construction through pattern and texture, shaping, details and trims.

Written for fashion and textile students, the book is also a valuable reference for designers and makers. It is richly illustrated with contemporary knitwear design.

What You’ll Discover Inside

• A short history of knitting and knitwear design
• Yarns and fibres, from traditional wool to metallic, steel and plastic
• An overview of knitting machines and tools
• Practical skills such as tension swatches and basic machine techniques
• Guidance on creating knitting patterns and shaping knitted fabric
• Two- and three-dimensional design, surface texture and patterned knits
• Details and trims, from collars and fastenings to embellishment

Why This Book Matters

Knitting enables an independent and experimental approach to design. The medium appears throughout fashion, from mass-produced hosiery and sportswear to sculptural high fashion and accessories.

The book connects traditional craft with modern developments in technology and manufacturing. It provides the fundamental skills and knowledge needed to create innovative knitted textiles.

Book Details

Device Compatibility

This is a digital download. No physical product will be shipped and access is available immediately after purchase.

The PDF can be read with compatible Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, mobile devices and reading applications.

FAQ

When will I receive the book? You can download the PDF immediately after purchase.

Will a physical copy be shipped? No, this is a digital product only.

Which devices can I use? The PDF works with most tablets, computers, smartphones and reading apps.

Start exploring knitwear design today with this practical digital handbook.