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A Treasury of Knitting Patterns

by Barbara Walker

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Barbara Walker's first treasury introduces us to traditional patterns for Knit-Purl combinations, Ribbing, Color-Change, Slip Stitch, Twist Stitch, Lace, Cables and more.

"Whether a novice or an expert, you will find plenty of novelty, challenge, and inspiration in working with this book," writes Barbara. The book includes a wonderful introduction with information about the origins of knitting.

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meganchris, September 7, 2008 (view all comments by meganchris)
The premier stitch dictionary, I have an old hardcover that has been toted about everywhere. This series is great but the first volume is still the best. A must- have for any knitter, because it isn't a compilation of patterns to follow but the tools to create your own. If you want to design a throw, an aran sweater or any project, this book will give you the building blocks of texture - and some color as well - with succinct explanations and dated but informative balck and white photos.
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knitist, March 3, 2007 (view all comments by knitist)
I own this edition and would highly recommend it to beginning and advanced knitters alike. A pure treasure in any knitter's library, you'll find yourself referring to it time and time again.

This is the first volume and covers knit-purl combinations, ribbings, as well as color change, slip-stitch, textured, yarn-over, basic lace and cable patterns. Every pattern is written out - there are no charts. The sample pictures are the original black & white photos, and could be higher quality, but I like avoiding the color bias.

An indispensable resource and well worth the price.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780942018165
Author:
Walker, Barbara
Publisher:
Schoolhouse Press
Location:
Pittsville, WI :
Subject:
Knitting
Subject:
Knitting -- Patterns.
Publication Date:
c1998
Binding:
TRADE PAPER
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
301 p.
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