The art of seamless knitting - Simona Merchant-Dest

Seamless and top-down knitting have become extremelypopular techniques with knitters over the past few years: they knit up quickly,give a custom fit, and do not require sewing. WithThe Art of SeamlessKnitting, take your knowledge of top-down, bottom-up, and seamless knittingto a higher level by learning how to convert and adapt lace, cable, and colorpatterns to circular knitting and shaping techniques.

While there are plenty of titles on the topic, up until now there has not beena book that goes further than very basic garment construction.The Artof Seamless Knittingdelves into a deep understanding of seamlessknitting, showing different modes of construction and stitch patternadaptations for seamless (or nearly-seamless) knits while also offering abeautiful collection of 12 elegant, sophisticated, and timeless designs.

You will also learn about increasing and decreasing in different types ofpattern stitches (lace, cables, textured stitches), making a button band aspart of a body, making faux "side seams" for a flawless pattern display, andcustomizing seamless or nearly seamless lace, cable, and other designs. Theauthors will offer short discussions on designing seamless knits with lace,cables, and texture, as well as provide tips and tricks with each design inorder for knitters to be able to make customizations and create unique piecesfor themselves.

Small accessory projects begin each section as a way for readers to"test-drive" various techniques before launching into full-sized garments.Authors Faina and Simona also offer tips on how to alter the garment patternsby substituting other stitch patterns. In addition to offering a beautifulcollection of classic and elegant knitwear designs,The Art of SeamlessKnittingis the go-to hands-on reference book that can be enjoyed foryears to come.