Approach to knit : Reinventing traditional knitting ; Yarns and fibres ; Construction of knit ; Developments in design and technology -- Creative development : The brief ; Research ; Design development ; Colour ; Sculptural form ; Presentation and evaluation -- Construction through pattern and texture : The tension swatch ; Basic techniques ; Lace ; Surface texture ; Patterned knits -- Construction through shape : Partial knitting: three-dimensional effects ; creating flared shapes ; Increasing and decreasing ; Draping and shaping ; Creating a knitting pattern -- Details and trims : Collars and neckbands ; Hems and edges ; Buttonholes and fastenings ; Hand-finishing techniques ; Embellishment ; In the industry -- Conclusion -- Glossary.
'Basics Fashion Design' provides the reader with the fundamental skills, knowledge and inspiration to design and create their own innovative knitted textiles.