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You are bidding on the Basic Book of Machine Knitting by David Holbourne. This book is 120 pages with 74 patterns and diagrams. The essence of the book is the photographs and diagrams depicting techniques and stitches, making it easy to see what needs to be done to perform tuck, fairisle, intarsia knitting on the machine and much more. The book covers the very basic techniques, through the intermediate and advanced. It's the next best thing to having a personal instructor. There is are chapters on types of machines, yarns, threading, casting on/off, transfer tools, trouble-free knitting, creating fabrics, partial patterning, intarsia, multi-colored inlay, short-rowing, 3 dimensional effects, shaping, increasing, decreasing, holding stitches, divided shapes, tension swatches, flared shapes, drawing and writing patterns, details and trims, edges, bands, buttonholes, collars, pockets, belts, fringes, finishing and make up, blocking, sewing, cut & sew, picking up dropped stitches, unravelling, replacing a needle, correcting mistakes, tightening rib, troubleshooting and there is a weight conversion table. This book is highly recommended for any level of machine knitter and makes an excellent reference book. It is used, but the book and dust cover are in great condition. The dust cover has a very slight scratch on it. Thanks for looking and happy machine knitting!
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