CARINO Extra Fine MERINO Wool and SILK MILAN Super Kid Mohair
With the CLASSIC SHOULDER LINE and SET-IN SLEEVES
A perfect finish is assured by following the instructions for the neckline in Book No.1 and for the CLASSIC SHOULDER LINE in Book No.3.
For the perfect V-neck see Book No.2
The pattern M 234, round neck and V-neck, is available at £3.50 as PDF email attachment.
Design 223
CONES
100% Extra Fine Merino Wool
The Pattern M 29 has detailed references to Book No.2 and No. 3 in the KNIT TO FINISH series
It is ideal
for experimenting and practicing with the methods in
these two books.
The pattern is available at £3.50 as PDF email
The jumper is knitted in Maestro Colour 28
Books in the KNIT TO FINISH series
by Nina A Miklin
The books describe in STEP-BY-STEP instructions, all supported with close-up photographs and diagrams, the knitting and finishing techniques to achieve a professional looking garment.
To follow any of the methods no additional tools or machinery other than the tools supplied with the knitting machine are required.
All techniques apply to standard gauge machines as well as Passap/Pfaff, Singer and Chunky machines.
LATEST Book No. 4
Book No.4 - Modern Trimmings and their applications as
FRONT BANDS, NECKBANDS, WELTS
AND CUFFS
Front bands, collars, welts, cuffs and neckbands are trims added to a garment as a basic requirement and/or to embellish a garment. All trims featured in this book are supported with SAMPLE APPLICATIONS for jumpers, cardigans and even dresses to give knitters, including beginners, plenty of scope to experiment with and to employ them
There are instructions for a basic horizontal and vertical front band with detailed instructions of HOW TO DETERMINE THE the size/length of a front band as well as how to calculate the positioning of the buttonholes.
Frills are an easy contemporary style for wonderful day and evening creations and according to fashion gurus are going to be around for some time to come - from the very expensive to realistically priced outfits.
For that reason there are a wide variety of frill designs and suggested applications - from the understated, discreet but stylish to the voluptuous and bold.
is available as PDF email attachment at £14.50.
Please send your order to nina.a.miklin@gmail.com we will then forward you an invoice via PayPal and
as soon as we hear from PayPal we will forward the book.
Step 9
CHAPTER THREE, joining the left shoulder
Close-up of the finished 'Back-Sleeve Shoulder Point'.
Book No. 3 - THE CLASSIC SHOULDER LINE WITH SET-IN SLEEVES
No matter what the latest style might be the Classic Shoulder Line has retained its popularity, which it owes to its classical elegance for both Lady's and Men's wear. Originally employed only for the most exclusive knitwear produced by leading fashion houses, it is now applied to all types of knitwear.
PART ONE of the book deals with the knitting aspects for this smart style, the instructions are based on a SAMPLE PATTERN for a cardigan and jumper.
PART TWO illustrates the finishing of each and every seam from the very beginning to very end, supported with CLOSE-UP PICTURES and diagrams - see example on top featuring Step 9, PART TWO, Chapter Three - 'JOINING THE SHOULDER AND NECKBAND'.
In PART THREE you will find the instructions for adapting a regular pattern with a basic shoulder and set-in sleeve to this style.
BOOK No.3 £14.50
All FOUR Books are now available as PDF email attachment.
Please send your order to nina.a.miklin@gmail.com will then forward you an invoice via PayPal and
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Sample Band No 1
Fig. TWO 1, DESIGN 08
The 'fully fashioned' Stocking Stitch V-Neckband knitted and finished on the knitting machine
Sample Band No. 2
Fig. TWO 2, DESIGN 07
The perfectly centred
'fully fashioned'
Ribbed V-Neckband, knitted and finished on the knitting machine
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BOOK
No.2 –
This book shows you how to knit and finish 14 different round and V-neckbands and collars; this includes the fully fashioned V-neckband in Stocking Stitch (Fig. TWO 1, DESIGN 08) and in Rib featured above, both are knitted/shaped and attached to the neckline on the knitting machine in one process; as well as four different methods of attaching a V-neckband to the neckline by hand. By applying the unique V-neck methods described in this book you will ensure a perfectly centred V-neck every time. Many of the finishing techniques referring to the neckline, neckbands or collars can also be applied to other parts of a garment. For instance Page 20, Step 3 shows you how to join a ribbed neckband to achieve an 'invisible' seam, the same method can of course also be applied when joining a ribbed welt or cuff. Book No. 2 £14.50
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There are still some printed versions available of Book No.2 at £14.50 plus postage.
All FOUR Books are available as PDF email attachment.
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as soon as we hear from PayPal we will forward the book.
OR you can telephone Nina on 020 8455 1996 O
Book No. 1 - NECKLINES
The neckline is the most important part of any jumper or cardigan and by adding 10 minutes to your knitting you can ensure a perfect finish every time.
Throughout this book you will find great emphasis has been paid to various methods of marking the rows and stitches. This is an important part of any knitting but it is especially necessary for necklines.
The easy to follow instructions with close up photos and attention to detail at every stage start with the shaping by putting stitches on hold to the steam pressing of the finished neckline. Following the methods described will not only produce a perfect neckline but it will have sufficient stretch to pass over the head even for a tight polo neck.
Book No. 1 £12.50
By applying the method described in this book the perfect round neck can be achieved every time,
whatever the size of your neckline, neckband or collar
PLEASE NOTE
The PRINTED VERSION of BOOK No.1 and No.3 is now SOLD OUT
But both books, as well as Book No.2 and No.4, can be ordered as PDF email attachment.
Please send your order to nina.a.miklin@gmail.com we will then forward you an invoice via PayPal and
as soon as we hear from PayPal we will forward the book.
OR you can telephone Nina on 020 8455 1996 O
Design 216
Chanel type jacket with trimmings as
featured in Book No.4, amongst many others,
with STEP-BY-STEP instructions how to knit and finish.
The pattern M 216 is available in four sizes at £4.50 as PDF
email attachment.
Design 904 short sleeved jumper
and Design 905 cardigan.
incorporating the 'CLASSIC SHOULDER LINE' for both the jumper and the cardigan.
A rewarding addition to any wardrobe because it can be worn together or individually.
Knitted in Stocking Stitch with ribbed welts and cuffs but a Stocking Stitch neckband.