My Knitting Book by Miss Lambert

"My Knitting Book" by Miss Lambert is a practical guide to the art of knitting, published in the early 1840s, during the Victorian era. It serves as a comprehensive resource for knitters of varying skill levels, offering a wide array of patterns and techniques designed to make knitting accessible to novices and provide challenges for more experienced crafters. The book likely focuses on diverse knitting projects, from garments and accessories to decorative items, emphasizing both functionality and creativity. The content of "My Knitting Book" is richly detailed, featuring a variety of knitting patterns and their instructions, which cover numerous items such as cuffs, muffatees, shawls, and even delicate lace work. Miss Lambert meticulously explains knitting terms and techniques, making it easy for readers to follow along. The book not only instructs on how to create specific items but also encourages creativity in selecting colors and materials, appealing to the aesthetic sensibilities of knitters. By providing clear guidance and innovative patterns, the book aims to promote the timeless craft of knitting as both a practical skill and an enjoyable hobby. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Lambert, Miss (F.)
Title My Knitting Book
Credits Produced by Constanze Hofmann and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was
produced from scanned images of public domain material
from the Google Print project.)
Reading Level Reading ease score: 75.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Language English
LoC Class TT: Technology: Handicrafts, Arts and crafts
Subject Knitting -- Patterns
Category Text
eBook-No. 33502
Release Date
Last Update Jan 6, 2021
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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