Mother's Knitter: Containing some patterns of things for little children
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"Mother's Knitter: Containing some patterns of things for little children" by E. M. C. is a practical knitting guidebook published in the early 1880s. This book provides detailed instructions and patterns specifically designed for creating knitted items for children, reflecting the domestic crafts popular during the late 19th century. The likely topic centers around various knitting patterns, offering a glimpse into the craft of knitting during this time and the importance of
handmade garments for children. The content of the book includes a variety of knitting patterns, such as baby boots, jackets, socks, frocks, petticoats, and shawls, each aimed at small children. It outlines specific materials required, such as different types of wool and knitting pins while explaining fundamental techniques like casting on, ribbing, and various stitch patterns. The instructions cater to different sizes, ensuring that the knitter is able to produce items that fit children of varying ages. Overall, "Mother's Knitter" serves not only as a crafting manual but also as a reflection of the nurturing role of mothers in creating warm and practical clothing for their little ones. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Corbould, Elvina Mary, 1849- |
|---|---|
| Title | Mother's Knitter: Containing some patterns of things for little children |
| Credits |
Produced by Susan Skinner, Stephen Hutcheson, 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: 92.0 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | TT: Technology: Handicrafts, Arts and crafts |
| Subject | Knitting -- Patterns |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 62932 |
| Release Date | Aug 15, 2020 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 334 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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