Discover the world of knitwear with Knitwear Fashion Design, an essential guide for fashion students interested in mastering the art of knitwear. This comprehensive paperback, measuring 220 x 260 mm and featuring 160 pages, is a treasure trove of knowledge on both handmade and industrially-produced knitwear. Written by expert Maite Lafuente and published by Promo Press, this book serves as a gateway to understanding the fundamental design elements that make knitwear a staple in every fashion season. Unlock your creativity as you explore the resurgence of knitwear trends, from avant-garde styles to cozy classics. With a detailed exploration of various yarn types, textures, and stitches such as cable, Aran, and jacquards, this guide walks you through the techniques needed to create stunning knitted pieces. Not only will you learn about the structure and components of knitwear, but you'll also find inspiration in the stunning illustrations and practical projects that encourage innovation. Perfect for knitwear enthusiasts and aspiring designers, this book will rejuvenate your passion for this traditional craft, providing the tools you need to integrate knitwear into modern fashion. Whether you are looking to renovate basic pieces or dive into complex designs, Knitwear Fashion Design is your indispensable resource.

CONDITION: Brand New
Dimensions: 220 x 260 mm
Pages: 160
Bind: paperback
Author: Maite Lafuente Publisher: Promo Press
Publication Date: 01-07-2017

Knitwear Fashion Design aims to help fashion students to understand the basic design elements in knitwear and learn how illustrate them. Whether handmade or industrially- produced, deconstructive or avant-garde, knitwear has now become a staple collection piece every season and its resurgence as a key fashion item has rekindled a trend and a keen interest in this once very traditional craft. Developments in modern techniques, the revival of traditional craft skills and a new appreciation of couture craftsmanship have put knitwear back into the fashion spotlight. This practical book begins with a thorough exposition of basic yarns and threads, picot, mohair’s, knots, together with a brief description about their structure and illustrations for each example. Together with a thorough presentation of a variety of patterns and complements ending with the most common knitwear types, it is documented by a range of suitable poses in movement based on contemporary apparel. Offering an extensive overview about yarn types, garment, accessories and finishes this book also teaches how to transform and renovate basic pieces. Various attractive designs are shown as well as the stitches needed to create and illustrate these garments such as cable, Aran, jacquards, ribs etc. Whether hand knitted or industrially produced the book is a glorious celebration of the new vogue in knitting, showcasing examples of knitted pieces from fashion great designers. Encouraging the reader to be innovative, this book is sure to be an inspiration for anyone working with or interested in knitted textiles and garment illustration.

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