A knitting book of counterpanes

Jul 31, 2010 open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Toiletcovers, pincushions and other articles of fancy work edinburgh. See more ideas about knitting, stitch and knitted blankets. A knittingbook of counterpanes, toiletcovers, pincushions. The beginning of the pattern, with information about materials, size, and gauge, provides tips that help you get ready for your trip. Knitting counterpanes phillips download free ebook.

Knitting counterpanes by mary walker phillips overdrive. Counrterpanes, you will find knitting patterns, charts, and tutorials. Knitting counterpanes brings the beauty of nineteenth century bedspreads to the attention of modern knitters. Of the merits of such a work we confess ourselves unable to speak, and we can only recommend those who are curious to know its contents to buy the book and judge for themselves. The specific patterns used for the two counterpanes mentioned a tobaccostripe one and an appleleaf one are not known. Expanded with dozens of brandnew charts, this revised edition features 46 counterpane patterns as well as 32 lace edgings and borders that phillips discovered in museums. Mary walker phillips nearly singlehandedly brought 19thcentury american counterpanes bed coverings to the attention of modern knitters. See more ideas about knitting, knitting patterns and knitted blankets. This book presents the best yield of the authors extensive search through 19thcentury needlepoint magazines46 counterpane patterns and 32 lace edgings and borders for knitters o elegant knitted coverings called counterpanes adorned many a bed in the 19th century.

Youll find a large range of techniques in these free patterns including entrelac, modular knitting, lace and a garter stitch rib blanket from the late 19th century. Knitting counterpanes mary walker phillips nearly singlehandedly brought nineteenthcentury counterpanes, or bedspreads, to the attention of modern knitters. S1 knitwise, s1 purlwise, insert the left needle tip through the justslipped stitches and knit them together. Expanded with dozens of brandnew charts, this revised edition features 46 counterpane patterns as well as 32 lace edgings and borders that phillips discovered in museums, private collections, and magazines. Afghans, blankets and rugs here youll find knitting patterns for afghans, knee rugs and blankets knit in one piece, squares and strips. Or use it for a dishcloth, a pillow coverwhatever takes your fancy. This book is out of print, but can be purchased on amazon. This book focuses on knit counterpanes, although the word can by used synonymously with the word quilt.

See more ideas about knitting, knitting patterns and pattern. I had a book from that time until 3 yrs ago when it was damaged. The title of this book is knitting counterpanes and it was written by mary walker phillips, christine timmons editor. Knitting counterpanes by phillips, 9780486473086, download free ebooks, download free pdf epub ebook. Knitting counterpanes, expanded edition by mary walker. A knittingbook of counterpanes, toiletcovers, pincushions, and other articles of fancy work mrs. Knitting, preface, explanation of terms, patterns for counterpanes knitted in squares or small pieces, patterns for counterpanes knitted in stripes, patterns for knitted edgings, and a pattern for fringe. Phillips book is both a historical survey of counterpanes found in museums worldwide and a howto book, with line by line knitting instructions. Toiletcovers, pincushions, and other articles of fancy work 1871 by mrs. Aug 11, 2016 explore druchunass board stories in stitches 1.

This book presents the best yield of the authors extensive search through 19thcentury needlepoint magazines46 counterpane patterns and 32 lace edgings and borders for knitters of all skill levels. The new and expanded dover edition of 20 blue cover contains a new foreword, preface, and appendix. Knitting counterpanes by mary walker phillips, 1989, taunton press edition, in english knitting counterpanes 1989 edition open library. Traditional coverlet patterns for contemporary knitters by mary walker phillips is a popular resource book for contemporary counterpane knitters. S2 together knitwise, k1, pass the 2 slipped stitches over a centred double decrease dd. Jun 19, 20 mary walker phillips nearly singlehandedly brought nineteenthcentury counterpanes, or bedspreads, to the attention of modern knitters.

Oct 05, 2015 the knitting collections held by the university of southampton library has a treasure trove of digitized 19th century knitting manuals. This book presents the best yield of the authors extensive search through 19thcentury needlepoint magazines46 counterpane patterns and 32 lace. A knittingbook of counterpanes, toiletcovers, pincushions, and other articles of fancy work kindle edition by cupples, george. The instructions lead you out of your garage, down the driveway, and onto the highway. But youll also find the stories that go with each project. Traditional coverlet patterns for contemporary knitters mary walker phillips the taunton press 1989. Traditional coverlet patterns for contemporary knitters 9780918804983 by phillips, mary walker and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Read a knittingbook of counterpanes, toiletcovers, pincushions, and other articles of fancy work by george cupples available from rakuten kobo.

Toiletcovers, pincushions, and other articles of fancy work, put forth in 1871 by mrs. The knitting collections held by the university of southampton library has a treasure trove of digitized 19th century knitting manuals. They usually are comprised of separatelyworked pieces squares, octagons, etc. Elegant knitted coverings called counterpanes adorned many a bed in the 19th century. Needlework books patterns knitting crochet embroidery. George cupples can be used as a block for a counterpane, or as in the photographs accompanying the article as the top of a pincushion. Plus, we publish manuals about needlepoint stitches, blackwork embroidery, bobbin lace, charted designs, monograms, clip art for machine embroidery, tatting patterns, knitting counterpanes, and miniature patterns for dollhouses. The appendix contains charts for many but not all of the patterns. Mary walker phillips nearly singlehandedly brought nineteenthcentury counterpanes, or bedspreads, to the attention of modern knitters. This book is the product of her international searches of museums, private collections, and magazines, a quest that yielded a choice selection of 46 counterpane patterns as well as 32 lace edgings and borders.

Counterpanes are knitted panels, knitted circles, knitted squares that can be attached to form a coverlet, garment, whatever you like. Its easy to get inspired by a dover needlework book. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly. Finished measurements will vary, some are 50 x 50, some 54 x 54, some 57 x 57 and the largest 60 x 60. The patterns for most of these coverings, however, have been neglected for most of this centuryuntil now. Patterns in this book were researched and resurrected from publications from the 1800s and from examples in photos or works found in museums and private collections. Discover creative ways to knit up practical projects for kitties to love and catthemed designs for owners to enjoy. The nice thing about counterpane knitting is, depending on how much time you have, you can decide to make a dishcloth with one, a pillow with four, knit a dozen for a lap afghan or knit a lot and make a bedspread. Among the selections that have been put online is a knittingbook of counterpanes. It explains how to knit decorative wall hangings with nonrectangular shapes and irregularly and artistically placed holes, elongated rows, bobbles, and beads. A knitting book of counterpanes toilet covers pincushions and other articles of fancy work. Mary walker phillips mary walker phillips nearly singlehandedly brought 19thcentury american counterpanes, or bedspreads, to the attention of modern knitters.

Counterpane knitting archives vintage crafts and more. Elegant knitted coverings called counterpanes adorned many a b. Book overview elegant knitted coverings called counterpanes adorned many a bed in the 19th century. A great gift book for knitters and crafters on the go, the second book in our floral blocks series features a. Just like cat batting at a ball of yarn, its a perfect match. It is the kind of cotton warp yarn that would have been available when a knittingbook of counterpanes was published as well as the anne of green gables stories. This new edition is a reprint by dover of the first edition, but expanded with dozens of brandnew charts. See more ideas about counterpane, knitting, knitting patterns. Knitting counterpanes ebook by mary walker phillips. Mary walker phillips nearly singlehandedly brought 19thcentury counterpanes, or bedspreads, to the attention of modern knitters, when this book was first published about 30 years ago. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Inspiration from museums, private collections and magazines yields a choice selection of 46 counterpane patterns, as well as 32 lace edgings and borders.

Counterpanes are knitted panels, knitted circles, knitted squares that can be attached to. This vintage book contains a detailed guide to knitting, with directions for making toiletcovers, pincushions, and many. Inspired by the book knitting counterpanes by mary walker phillips and a knitting pamphlet from 1897 called fancy and practical knitting, ava coleman designed the cottage baby blanket for a friends new baby. I have been looking since then to replace it and then found this. This book is the product of her international searches of museums, private collections, and magazines, a quest that yielded a choice selection of 46. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. A pattern, like a small map, shows you how to get from point a to point b. Pdf knitting counterpanes download full pdf book download. Discover techniques and patterns developed by reade in the 1960s as you create gorgeous projects featuring completely modern designs. Its a musthave for any knitter who appreciates lace. A knittingbook of counterpanes, toiletcovers, pincushions, and other articles of fancy work.

Kitty knits is the first knitting book entirely devoted to the funny, furry felines in our lives. Ms phillips book is technically a pattern book, but i use it more as a stitch library. Lynde would not approve after turning up a a knittingbook of counterpanes. Knittingscottish and fair islepatterns, knitting, books. Counterpanes are traditionally knit or crocheted bed spreads, worked in white or offwhite cotton yarn.

What youre looking at on your screen and holding in your hands is not a normal knitting pattern book. Ava says, just like many of todays patterns that claim to be original work, this is the sum of stitch motifs that were knitted. George cupples pdf in the uk ladies work for sailors london. Pdf download knitting counterpanes free ebooks pdf. This book is the product of her international searches of museums, private collections, and magazines, a quest that yielded a choice selection of 46 counterpane. Knitting counterpanes by mary walker phillips nook book. The patterns for most of these coverings, however, have been neglected for. Kitty knits knitting book sheep to shawl donna druchunas.