Seeing the back of the letters would give lots of clues. It looks to me like a machine made novelty with the yarn sewn on a sheer fabric and excess yarn trimmed off. The T's are crossed with a short pieces of yarn. All the rows were probably stitched at the same time, across the fabric. The loops could interlock as needed. Since it's computer controlled, it would be easy to order specific names and have them incorporated. I think that the back would show stitches in a clear thread that are not seen in the picture.
I've done lots of craft sewing and have done some weird things with a sewing machine. This lettering would have to have a stabilizing backing on it. The picture looks like there's a sheer film under the letters, probably synthetic fabric. It would have to be soft for draping, but sturdy. The loops for the person to knit into for it to look attached are interesting. It must come in a kit for the knitted yarn to match the stitched lettering. Thanks for an interesting puzzle. Alice in Oregon .. where it's clear, dry, hot for the third week. Three lace meetings this week, plus the town festival. Busy, busy, buy. ----- Original Message ----- If you zoom in on the letters, they look as if they are simply made from the knitting yarn laid in place to form the letters. There do not seem to be any stitches over them. I think someone has carefully place the yarn on to the the fabric world equivalent of sticky backed plastic. I forgot what it is called, and then maybe washed or ironed that plastic out. Or maybe it is still in place. Sue There has been some discussion on Ravelry about this: http://adsoftheworld.com/media/outdoor/penguin_audiobooks_knitting?size=original - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
