
PREFACE.
TABLE OF CONTENTS.
Chapter 1. TOOLS AND MATERIALS. - Tools.
Chapter 2. WINDING A LONG RAKE.
Chapter 3. WINDING ROUND RAKES.
Chapter 4. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS. - 1. How to Change from Single or Double Stitch to Triple Stitch.
Chapter 5. TO MAKE SHAWLS AND SCARFS. - GENERAL DIRECTIONS.
Chapter 6. HARMONIOUS COMBINATIONS OF COLORS IN SHAWLS.
Chapter 7. BED JACKET. - Quantity of Yarn Required.
Chapter 8. BOY’S SLIPOVER SWEATER.
A quiet, hands‑on craft comes to life in this guide, showing how the simple “rake”—a wooden frame studded with nails—can turn ordinary yarn into beautiful garments. Designed originally as a therapeutic pastime for patients recovering from injury, the method lets even a single hand create everything from delicate shawls to sturdy caps, turning idle time into productive, creative work. The book walks readers through choosing the right tools, preparing the rake, and mastering basic stitches, all explained in clear, step‑by‑step language.
Beyond the fundamentals, the collection offers a handful of proven patterns that have already delighted convalescents, including scarves, jackets, and sweaters for all ages. Each design is accompanied by practical tips on adjusting size, mixing colors, and finishing pieces with buttonholes and seams. Whether you’re looking for a gentle rehabilitation activity or a novel way to knit, the guide opens a world where a modest wooden frame becomes a gateway to stylish, handmade clothing.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (59K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Susan Skinner, Tim Lindell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Release date
2019-05-05
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

b. 1882
A pioneer of occupational therapy, this early 20th-century craft writer turned simple knitting tools into practical therapy and creative work. Her book offers a glimpse of how handcraft was used to comfort, occupy, and empower people during recovery.
View all books
by Arthur W. (Arthur Wesley) Dow

by Catharine Esther Beecher, Harriet Beecher Stowe

by George Thornburgh

by Franklin K. (Franklin Knowles) Young

by H. (Hezekiah) Harvey

by J. S. (John Solomon) Rarey

by Émile Jaques-Dalcroze

by George G. (George Guillaume) André