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Designing Knitwear [Paperback]

Deborah Newton
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Book Description

October 1, 1998
This work aims to offer the reader instructions on how to create their own knitted designs. It provides information on finding inspiration, working with colour, learning to see, using dressmaker details and finishing techniques. The reader is encouraged to develop their own original patterns.

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Editorial Reviews

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Readers of Vogue Knitting and Threads are familiar with Newton's beautifully crafted knitwear, as are readers of mass circulation periodicals like Family Circle and Woman's Day. Here Newton systematizes her approach to designing handknit garments and, in the process, shares information she searched for in vain when she was a fledgling designer. Using 16 of her original designs as teaching tools, Newton takes the reader from idea to finished garment, emphasizing creative swatching and a lighthearted "what-if?" approach as the creative process begins, followed by solid documentation and detailed garment schematics as the design takes its final form. This is not a how-to-knit book. The author assumes her reader has the knitting skills required to put to good use in-depth information on design sources, yarn characteristics, working with silhouette and fit, and designing with stitch patterns, color, and graphics. Highly recommended.
- Janice Zlendich, California State Univ. Lib., Fullerton
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Deborah Newton is one of the top knitwear designers in the United States. She sold her first sweater to McCall's magazine in 1982 and has since designed and produced hundreds of knitted garments for magazines and books. She also designs knitted fabrics for the Seventh Avenue garment trade.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 272 pages
  • Publisher: Taunton Press (October 1, 1998)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1561582654
  • ISBN-13: 978-1561582655
  • Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 0.6 x 10.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #457,583 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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89 of 93 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars NOT your run-of-the-mill knitting book November 30, 2000
By amrdmr
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I rarely review a book that has several well-written reviews already, but was tempted to add my voice about this book at a time when those who are looking for a good gift for knitters may be abroad in Amazon.com-land. I also have been a knitter for Lo these many years (about 30) and have perused many knitting books and magazines. And I have several knitting friends, some real fanatics, some just beginners. I personally love this book and wholeheartedly agree with some of the other reviewers that it is the most imaginative book about knitting that I have ever come across. However, a word of caution: having spent time in the company of other knitters, I know that I am pretty much a maverick, at the far, wild end of the bell curve. There are a lot of knitters out there, some extremely technically advanced (far more than I) who simply would not know what to do with this book. So, if your target knitter follows patterns to the letter, even if your target knitter can execute Kaffe Fassett designs, if they are color-inside-the-lines type of knitter, it might be better to give them (as I have done to several of my knitting friends) "The Big Book of Knitting" by Katharina Buss, which, I have found, is mightily appreciated even by those who have an extensive knitting library. However, if your knitter is bored, bored, bored, even by the most intricate classical designs, then "Designing Knitwear" might just light their fire. I agree with the reviewer who said that "Designing Knitwear" is not for beginning knitters. So, if your knitter is just learning how to knit, purl, do stockinette stitch, it might be better to choose another book, for now at least. I have to say, though, if you know or are a maverick knitter, you will LOVE "Designing Knitwear". One of the patterns is for a white-on-white three-piece shawl that is absolutely stunning and yet so incredibly simple to make. This is the type of stylish "shawl" that I would have loved to have seen in the collection of shawls in "Shawls and Scarves: the Best of Knitter's Magazine". But hey, that's me. There's room in the world for all knitters, from perfectionist chart-followers to free-form-let's-just-see-what-happens. Happy knitting!
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51 of 51 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars The first book I bought to learn how to design May 18, 2002
Format:Paperback
I worked very hard on a child's lace-trimmed sweater from a pattern only to be very disappointed by the result. The dropped shoulders had no shaping and a clumsy-looking knitted seam, the back rode up, and the button band was too narrow to control the curl of the edge. That was when I thought, "I could do better than this." I decided to start designing my own stuff. "Designing Knitwear" has a lot to offer someone who wants to design their own knitwear. Newton's ideas are inspiring. I don't particularly like the majority of projects she gives directions for, but I learned a lot about the design process from her, and about producing looks that are way beyond the run-of-the-mill. One thing I don't like about the book is that Newton takes the sewing approach, with the flat-knit pieces sewn together, the edges sewn on, etc. I like to keep sewing to a minimum in knitted garments.
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39 of 39 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant! February 3, 2000
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
I have been knitting since I was 6, (30 years), and this is the first book I have found for a really long time that actually does what it says. It is a must for new or old knitters. It is absolutely inspiring, it has sound technical advice and innovative ideas for garments considering shape texture and colour. It discusses all areas of knitting, things that a beginner or even experienced knitter may not have even considered. The section on cutting and sewing knits to make garments is an extra bonus as this is a much neglected area, and most of us have had to learn through our mistakes. This book should make your knitting life less stressful and more enjoyable. I would reccomend it to everyone. It is the first book in years that is full of innovative ideas, and sound technical advice rather than one little bit of good information.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Designer knitting
Since I own a knitting machine, I have a definite use for this book. It is all that is described and more. So glad that you can look inside to get some idea what is covered. Read more
Published 2 months ago by carolyn pinney
2.0 out of 5 stars Not so impressed.
I'm beginning to realize I'm not a big Deborah Newton fan - even though I have several of her books. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Roseann Bucca
5.0 out of 5 stars Deborah Newton is the best teacher ever
High praise to Deborah Newton for her concise, no-nonsense approach to teaching design. Best teacher I've ever had! Love her...
Published 7 months ago by Rhonda B
5.0 out of 5 stars Unsung Treasure
This book is chock full of information. Not only does it teach you how to design cuffs, collars and the like it also contains some incredible patterns with suggestions for your... Read more
Published 14 months ago by S. Sarabasha
4.0 out of 5 stars designer knitwear
This is a great read, not exactly what I was looking for though. Would be great as a text book for fashion design course or similar. Read more
Published 18 months ago by michelle
4.0 out of 5 stars Unleash your creative side
Knitting designer Deborah Newton presents a primer for designing knitted sweaters, including shaping, fitting, color and texture, dressmaking techniques, and suggestions for... Read more
Published on April 10, 2010 by Linda Pagliuco
4.0 out of 5 stars Good advice
This book teaches some good basics: Silhouette, body types, yarn and color choices, gauging, and much more. What it does not teach is stitches, finishing, and much more. Read more
Published on March 26, 2009 by Kathryn L. Cornett
5.0 out of 5 stars Designing Knitwear
I had read that in order to effectively design knitwear, you need this book. That article was 100% correct. Read more
Published on April 21, 2008 by Jennifer Webster
5.0 out of 5 stars Design, Create, Inspire
If you are feeling a little 'tied in knots', or limited, after following everyone else's patterns, and want to branch out a bit, this is the book for you. Read more
Published on February 9, 2008 by FiddleLizzie
5.0 out of 5 stars fascinating and just what i was looking for!
I wanted to learn how to design, and I tend to need plenty of visuals when I'm learning something, so this book is wonderful to have. Read more
Published on March 11, 2006 by D. Rasmussen
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