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THE LADY’S KNITTING-BOOK.
INTRODUCTION.
EXPLANATIONS.
Stockings and Socks.
General Remarks on Socks and Stockings.
Heel of a Stocking or Sock.
To Decrease for the Toe of a Sock or Stocking.
Decreasing for Instep.
Lady’s Striped Silk Stocking.
Lady’s White Silk Evening Stocking.
A tidy, revised collection of eighty clear knitting patterns offers both practical household pieces and decorative touches. From simple cuffs and socks to elaborate shawls and waistcoats, the designs span everyday wear to elegant accessories, all presented in a straightforward layout that makes choosing a project easy. The second edition expands the original selection, adding newer motifs while keeping the classic charm that long‑time knitters appreciate.
The author takes care to explain stitch counts, yarn types, and tension, aiming especially at medium‑knitters who want reliable results. Detailed guidance on yarn thickness—from sturdy charity wheeling to fine silk—helps avoid common sizing mishaps, while step‑by‑step instructions demystify techniques like purling, decreasing, and increasing. Prices for yarns and tools are listed where possible, turning the book into a handy budgeting companion as well as a pattern source.
Readers will find patterns for everything from cozy blankets and cushion covers to delicate lace stockings and sturdy carriage rugs. Whether you’re a novice eager to master the basics or an experienced hand looking for fresh ideas, the book’s clear explanations and varied projects make it a useful reference for any knitting wardrobe.
Full title
The Lady's Knitting-Book Containing eighty clear and easy patterns of useful and ornamental knitting Containing eighty clear and easy patterns of useful and ornamental knitting
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (71K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Susan Skinner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
2020-07-14
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects
b. 1849
Best remembered for practical Victorian craft books, this little-known writer helped bring knitting and crochet patterns to everyday readers. Her surviving works feel clear, useful, and full of the domestic creativity of the late 19th century.
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