Knitting Machine Patterns on Diagrams done by Bertha Kok

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This book is a result of many years of experience and provides more information to assist the knitter to produce an attractive and well fitted garments. Many people bought machines but did not persevere with the knitting of garments as they received minimal help and advice from technical sources. This book is to motivate and inspire knitters to produce a well-finished garment.
Although the manuals teach how to operate the machine, knitters are often at a loss when it comes to average sizes, styles and measurements. The use of diagrams simplifies the reading of the patterns. One can see at a glance which instructions are required for the garment: The measurements, rows, stitches and also show shaping. 

Please note that this book is supplementary to the handbook supplied with your machine. Therefore, refer to your own instruction manual, at all times. Although everything was done to avoid mistakes, the writer can't be held responsible for any errors.

• The use of diagrams simplifies the reading of the patterns. One can see at a glance which instructions are required for the relevant garment.

 • Sizes are for men and ladies in 10 sizes from 82cm to 127 cm (32” to 50”). Children from 3 months to 12 years, calculations are for 4-ply yarn and 3-ply yarn.

 • Crochet No 5, summer boucle and industrial yarns can also adapted be for the machine knitting patterns.

Book Content

Part One:

1. Introduction
2. Index and abbreviations
3. How to use the diagram pattern.
4. How to use the diagrams, Raglan diagram. Calculate rows and sts on back panel for long sleeves.
5. Adjusting pattern when row and sts differs from diagram. Taking measurements. Guideline for machine tension. Neater edges. Raglan decreases.
6. Raglan round neck, V-neck. Hint for round neck.
7. Shaping the holding position method. drop shoulder, set-in sleeve and neck shaping. Drop shoulder and Set-in sleeve. Back and neck shaping.
8. Shaping of V-neck. Sleeve of drop shoulder and set-in sleeve.
9. Replacing sts on waste yarn for shoulder seams, ribbing etc. Ensure easy movement of carriage. Cast-off chain method with tappit tool. Joining the shoulder sts of drop shoulder and set-in sleeve on WY (waste yarn).
10. Neck ribbing. Attractive edging for neck
11. V-neck ribbing. Sleeveless pullover. Shaping of "V" neck rib at center front.
12. Hints on yarns. 
13. Cardigan. Determine length of button hole band.
14. Lady's skirt.
15. Lady's dress. 
16. Lady's dress.
17. Girls' skirts. Semi-picot hem.
18. Girls' dresses.
19. Babies' jacket
20. Sewing of knitted garments, with sewing machine, care for knitted garments.
21. Cut and sew with overlocker
22. Cut and sew with overlocker
23. Cut and sew with overlocker
24. Neck templates .
25. Variations on raglan, drop shoulder and set-in sleeves. 

Part two: 

DIAGRAMS PATTERNS 

Page 4-PLY
1 - 17 Raglan: Men, Ladies and Children
18 - 34 Drop shoulder: Men, Ladies and Children
35 - 51 Set-in sleeve: Men, Ladies and Children
52 - 54 Pullover Men, Ladies and Children

Page 3-PLY
55 - 71 Raglan: Men, Ladies and Children
72 - 88 Drop shoulder: Men, Ladies and Children
89 - 105 Set-in sleeve: Men, Ladies and Children
106 - 108 Pullover Men, Ladies and Children 

1) Patterns for Raglan sleeve, drop shoulder, set-in sleeve, round and V-neck sweaters, and long and short sleeve cardigans.

2) Sleeveless pullovers, skirt and dresses for ladies en girls, baby jackets.

3) How to sew garments with an overlocker.