A Treasury of Knitting Patterns

By: Walker, Barbara G.

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...