A Treasury of Knitting Patterns

By Barbara G. Walker

Book Overview

This is the most comprehensive collection of knitting patterns ever assembled. The book contains over 500 patterns gathered from many sources - some modern, some dating from the great periods of traditional knitting centuries ago. Each pattern is illustrated with complete directions, & most are accompanied by a descriptive text giving details about the origin & use of the pattern. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 068417314X
• ISBN13: 9780684173146
• Release Date: January 1981
• Publisher: MacMillan Publishing Company
• Length: 302 Pages
• Weight: 1.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.7" x 10.2"

Customer Reviews

Great for designing your own

I've just discovered Elizabeth Zimmerman and the idea of designing my own sweaters etc. She recommended this book, and I must say it has a fabulous range of patterns with easy-to-follow instructions. I am partway through knitting a shawl and didn't like the border design of the pattern I am working to, so I am going to substitute a pattern from Barbara Walker's book. She states how many stitches are needed for each repeat...

One-stop knitting

This book is one of two you should own if you knit (the other being the Second Treasury). I own a number of knitting books, including Mary Phillips' and Elizabeth Zimmerman's, and Walker is quite simply the best one-stop source for clear, concise, and complete knitting information, stitch patterns, and inspiration. Walker covers basic knitting tips, simple stitches, cables, Aran designs, multi-color knitting, and lace...