The Lady's Knitting-Book by Elvina Mary Corbould

"The Lady's Knitting-Book" by Elvina Mary Corbould is a practical guide dedicated to the art of knitting, written during the latter half of the 19th century. This instructional book provides readers with a comprehensive collection of eighty clear and easy patterns that encompass both useful and ornamental knitting techniques. The focus is on detailed explanations and simple patterns catering mainly to woman knitters, reflecting the Victorian era's interest in domestic crafts. The book consists of a wide array of patterns and instructions ranging from items like socks, stockings, and sweaters to decorative motifs such as antimacassars and quilts. Each pattern includes specific details about the yarn, knitting needles, and methods, accommodating various skill levels, from beginners to more experienced knitters. Corbould's meticulous approach emphasizes the importance of using the correct yarn for each project and aims to demystify common knitting techniques, making it accessible for all women interested in expanding their knitting repertoire in an era where crafting had social and practical significance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Corbould, Elvina Mary, 1849-
Title The Lady's Knitting-Book
Containing eighty clear and easy patterns of useful and ornamental knitting
Credits Produced by Susan Skinner and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)
Reading Level Reading ease score: 83.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Language English
LoC Class TT: Technology: Handicrafts, Arts and crafts
Subject Knitting -- Patterns
Category Text
eBook-No. 62646
Release Date
Last Update Oct 18, 2024
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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