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A knitting machine can knit in seconds what might take hours to produce by hand. Still, there are plenty of stitches and effects that the machine cannot execute automatically. For these, your hands take charge.Hand-Manipulated Stitches for Machine Knitters is a rich sourcebook that includes detailed information on all types of hand-manipulated stitches: twisted, wrapped, woven, lifted, rehung, transferred and cabled. All techniques are described in generic language, suitable for any knitting machine. In addition, the first chapter offers a clear description of how machines form stitches and is especially helpful for new knitters. A companion DVD to this book is keyed to text pages and offers additional explanation for techniques covered in the book.This edition of Hand-Manipulated Stitches is identical to the original, 1990 Taunton Press edition, though it does include a number of corrections that came to light after the initial publication.

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Threads magazine's contributing editor Susan Guagliumi provides a comprehensive yet easily understandable course designed to give users of machine knitters versatility and flexibility in their creations. Guagliumi covers various specialized multiple stitch-manipulation and transfer tools, two methods for lengthening stitches, and a number of texture stitches. Excellent close-ups detail every movement, while the instructor's concise, conversational commentary provides fine instruction. The methods are applicable to any type of machine, and onscreen page references to the companion book are provided. Although perhaps a bit fast for beginners, this will be a fine resource for library craft collections. Ages 16-adult. ~--James Scholtz