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The Ladies' Knitting And Netting Book (1840)

The Ladies' Knitting And Netting Book (1840)

Watts

Paperback

Fiction AnthologiesBritish HistoryKnitting

ISBN10: 1165081849
ISBN13: 9781165081844
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 144
Weight: 0.44
Height: 0.31 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Ladies' Knitting and Netting Book, written by Miss Watts and originally published in 1840, is a comprehensive guide to the art of knitting and netting. The book provides detailed instructions and patterns for a wide variety of knitted and netted items, including shawls, gloves, stockings, and even fishing nets. The book is divided into several sections, each of which covers a different aspect of knitting and netting. The first section provides an overview of the materials and tools needed for knitting and netting, as well as basic techniques and stitches. The subsequent sections cover more advanced techniques and patterns, including lace knitting, openwork netting, and patterns for knitted and netted edgings and borders.Throughout the book, Miss Watts provides clear and concise instructions, accompanied by detailed illustrations and diagrams, making it easy for even a novice knitter or netter to follow along. In addition to the practical instructions and patterns, the book also includes a number of interesting historical anecdotes and observations about the art of knitting and netting, providing a fascinating glimpse into the world of 19th-century needlework.Overall, The Ladies' Knitting and Netting Book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the art of knitting and netting, whether as a hobby or a profession. Its clear and detailed instructions, combined with its historical context, make it a must-read for anyone interested in the history of needlework or the evolution of women's crafts.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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