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Mary Thomas's Book of Knitting Patterns
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Mary Thomas
A widely used instruction book of classic knitting patterns and how to create them. Patterns — illustrated in charts, diagrams, and photographs — range from cross and cross-over motifs to lace knitting, medallion knitting, and filet lace.
Paperback, 329 pages
Published
June 1st 1972
by Dover Publications
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I love this book. It is good for absolute beginners, which I was when I read it back in the seventies - and I still own the same copy and use it frequently. Dover books really do last forever and cost very little. The illustrations are clear,useful, and have a period charm. The stitch patterns are organized into groups that left you insert them into a garment easily. It is mostly a book of stitch patterns but some techniques are covered and it is helpful when the reader wishes to design.
There are many books about knitting patterns, and I always chose the ones with good, colored photos, just so it's easier to visualize the end result of the pattern. For that reason, I never thought of borrowing this book, because it's an old book with no photos, only black and white illustration.
But then I tried to borrow it a couple of days ago, just curious. Oh, I wish I read this one a long time ago. It really opened my eyes about what I thought I knew about knitting. No photos, b...more
But then I tried to borrow it a couple of days ago, just curious. Oh, I wish I read this one a long time ago. It really opened my eyes about what I thought I knew about knitting. No photos, b...more
This is a very cool book, but I wish it was updated. Although some off it I think Nicky Epstein also covers in a few of her books. Lots of vintage, historical pieces photographed. Tons of creative options.
Good for reference and history, but contains little in the way of projects.
A knitting classic. Excellent reference for stitches.
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