A knitting book of counterpanes

A knittingbook of counterpanes, toiletcovers, pincushions, and other articles of fancy work. Lynde would not approve after turning up a a knittingbook of counterpanes. 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 patterns for most of these coverings, however, have been neglected for most of this centuryuntil now. 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.

Counterpane knitting archives vintage crafts and more. George cupples pdf in the uk ladies work for sailors london. S1 knitwise, s1 purlwise, insert the left needle tip through the justslipped stitches and knit them together. 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. I have been looking since then to replace it and then found this. Toiletcovers, pincushions, and other articles of fancy work 1871 by mrs. Knitting counterpanes ebook by mary walker phillips. I had a book from that time until 3 yrs ago when it was damaged. Knitting counterpanes mary walker phillips nearly singlehandedly brought nineteenthcentury counterpanes, or bedspreads, to the attention of modern knitters. Knitting counterpanes brings the beauty of nineteenth century bedspreads to the attention of modern knitters. 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.

Inspiration from museums, private collections and magazines yields a choice selection of 46 counterpane patterns, as well as 32 lace edgings and borders. 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. A knittingbook of counterpanes, toiletcovers, pincushions. The appendix contains charts for many but not all of the patterns. Discover creative ways to knit up practical projects for kitties to love and catthemed designs for owners to enjoy. Mary walker phillips nearly singlehandedly brought nineteenthcentury counterpanes, or bedspreads, to the attention of modern knitters. Kitty knits knitting book sheep to shawl donna druchunas. The new and expanded dover edition of 20 blue cover contains a new foreword, preface, and appendix. Counrterpanes, you will find knitting patterns, charts, and tutorials. Knitting counterpanes by phillips, 9780486473086, download free ebooks, download free pdf epub ebook. Traditional coverlet patterns for contemporary knitters mary walker phillips the taunton press 1989.

Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Book overview elegant knitted coverings called counterpanes adorned many a bed in the 19th century. 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. But youll also find the stories that go with each project. A pattern, like a small map, shows you how to get from point a to point b. Pdf download knitting counterpanes free ebooks pdf. Kitty knits is the first knitting book entirely devoted to the funny, furry felines in our lives. Aug 11, 2016 explore druchunass board stories in stitches 1. Toiletcovers, pincushions and other articles of fancy work edinburgh. The instructions lead you out of your garage, down the driveway, and onto the highway. Jun 19, 20 mary walker phillips nearly singlehandedly brought nineteenthcentury counterpanes, or bedspreads, to the attention of modern knitters. 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.

Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly. 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. Knittingscottish and fair islepatterns, knitting, books. This book presents not only a beautiful collection of patterns but also a fascinating biography of dorothy reade, arguably the mother of modern lace knitting. 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.

Oct 05, 2015 the knitting collections held by the university of southampton library has a treasure trove of digitized 19th century knitting manuals. Ava says, just like many of todays patterns that claim to be original work, this is the sum of stitch motifs that were knitted. See more ideas about knitting, stitch and knitted blankets. Read a knittingbook of counterpanes, toiletcovers, pincushions, and other articles of fancy work by george cupples available from rakuten kobo. This new edition is a reprint by dover of the first edition, but expanded with dozens of brandnew charts. Knitting counterpanes by mary walker phillips nook book. Counterpanes are traditionally knit or crocheted bed spreads, worked in white or offwhite cotton yarn. Elegant knitted coverings called counterpanes adorned many a b. The knitting collections held by the university of southampton library has a treasure trove of digitized 19th century knitting manuals. This book is out of print, but can be purchased on amazon. Afghans, blankets and rugs here youll find knitting patterns for afghans, knee rugs and blankets knit in one piece, squares and strips. Knitting counterpanes by mary walker phillips overdrive. Pdf knitting counterpanes download full pdf book download.

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. This vintage book contains a detailed guide to knitting, with directions for making toiletcovers, pincushions, and many. The title of this book is knitting counterpanes and it was written by mary walker phillips, christine timmons editor. A knittingbook of counterpanes, toiletcovers, pincushions, and other articles of fancy work mrs. 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. What youre looking at on your screen and holding in your hands is not a normal knitting pattern book.

Mary walker phillips mary walker phillips nearly singlehandedly brought 19thcentury american counterpanes, or bedspreads, to the attention of modern knitters. Its easy to get inspired by a dover needlework book. Mary walker phillips nearly singlehandedly brought 19thcentury american counterpanes bed coverings to the attention of modern knitters. The specific patterns used for the two counterpanes mentioned a tobaccostripe one and an appleleaf one are not known. A great gift book for knitters and crafters on the go, the second book in our floral blocks series features a. Counterpanes are knitted panels, knitted circles, knitted squares that can be attached to. Counterpanes are knitted panels, knitted circles, knitted squares that can be attached to form a coverlet, garment, whatever you like. It explains how to knit decorative wall hangings with nonrectangular shapes and irregularly and artistically placed holes, elongated rows, bobbles, and beads. 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. Elegant knitted coverings called counterpanes adorned many a bed in the 19th century. The beginning of the pattern, with information about materials, size, and gauge, provides tips that help you get ready for your trip. Needlework books patterns knitting crochet embroidery.

Just like cat batting at a ball of yarn, its a perfect match. They usually are comprised of separatelyworked pieces squares, octagons, etc. 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. Or use it for a dishcloth, a pillow coverwhatever takes your fancy. Among the selections that have been put online is a knittingbook of counterpanes. Toiletcovers, pincushions, and other articles of fancy work, put forth in 1871 by mrs. 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. Ms phillips book is technically a pattern book, but i use it more as a stitch library. 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. Finished measurements will vary, some are 50 x 50, some 54 x 54, some 57 x 57 and the largest 60 x 60. Knitting counterpanes phillips download free ebook. Knitting counterpanes, expanded edition by mary walker.

See more ideas about counterpane, knitting, knitting patterns. A knittingbook of counterpanes, toiletcovers, pincushions, and other articles of fancy work kindle edition by cupples, george. Knitting counterpanes by mary walker phillips, 1989, taunton press edition, in english knitting counterpanes 1989 edition open library. See more ideas about knitting, knitting patterns and knitted blankets. This book is the product of her international searches of museums, private collections, and magazines, a quest that yielded a choice selection of 46.

Jul 31, 2010 open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. This book presents the best yield of the authors extensive search through 19thcentury needlepoint magazines46 counterpane patterns and 32 lace. 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. 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. A knitting book of counterpanes toilet covers pincushions and other articles of fancy work. Phillips book is both a historical survey of counterpanes found in museums worldwide and a howto book, with line by line knitting instructions.