The book transmits the authors’ distinct love for and expertise in the craft of machine knitting and their profound knowledge of knitting techniques.

The Machine Knitter's Reference by Beleke den Hartog and Elsbeth van Heyningen is a comprehensive guide for machine knitters, offering in-depth insights into knitting construction. Co-founders of The Dutch School of Machine Knitting and The Royal Academy of Art in The Hague, the authors provide an easy-to-follow tutorial rich in illustrations, graphics, and photos, aimed at advancing knitters beyond basic skills.
This handbook addresses advanced topics like shaping 2- or 3-dimensional forms, creating volume, and adding structure to knitwear. It covers techniques for shaping stitches on or off needles, variations in edging, and design methods using graphs, formulas, and technical drawings. The book features playful sketches of the authors and includes ingenious alternative solutions across its four chapters, each with different yarn colours and specific languages. Designed with a focus on knitting technology rather than arithmetic principles or software solutions, the book serves as a blueprint for innovative knit design. It emphasizes that achieving results in machine knitting involves personal choices and creative exploration, reflecting the authors’ passion and deep knowledge of the craft.