Knitwear Fahion Design

Discover the art of Knitwear Fashion Design, an essential guide for fashion students and knitwear enthusiasts. This comprehensive book delves into the fundamental design elements that define modern knitwear, blending traditional techniques with contemporary style. From the basics of yarn selection to intricate pattern creation, this resource equips you with the knowledge to illustrate knitwear effectively, whether you’re crafting handmade pieces or working within industrial contexts.

Explore the resurgence of knitwear as a seasonal wardrobe essential, focusing on its evolving role in high fashion. With sections dedicated to diverse yarn types, including mohair, picot, and various knots, this book presents a rich tapestry of textures and finishes. Learn to execute various stitches like cable, Aran, and jacquards, enhancing both creativity and technical skill.

Featuring step-by-step illustrations and a plethora of design examples from celebrated knitwear designers, Knitwear Fashion Design encourages innovation in garment illustration. Whether you're looking for inspiration to refresh your knitted creations or seeking to master the craftsmanship of knitwear, this book serves as a valuable addition to your library. Embark on your journey into the vibrant world of knitwear and stay ahead in the fashion industry with this insightful guide, full of trendy patterns and practical knowledge.

Author: Maite Lafuente Publisher: Promo Press
Bind: paperback
Dimensions: 220 x 260 mm
Pages: 160
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.