Knitting A La Mode Confections from La Mode Illustree
Introduction: This booklet represents the English translation of mid-19th century knitting patterns from La Mode Illustrée, a French fashion and needlework periodical, using materials available to the modern knitters. The patterns have been translated by Silvana R. Siddali who is currently an Assistant Professor of History (CW era) at Saint Louis University and Polly D. Steenhagen, an Assistant Professor at Delaware State University.
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Knitting Two A La Mode More Confections from La Mode Illustree
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Tunisian Crochet A La Mode
Tunisian Crochet is a cross between knitting and crocheting. It is worked on a long needle that looks like a knitting needle with a crochet hook on one end.
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A Winter Gift For Ladies *****NEW*****
Instructions for Knitting, Netting and Crochet Work by An American Lady, dated 1847. It contains 65 pages of instructions and patterns from the latest London Edition. This book was reproduced from our private collection.
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New Work on Knitting. 2nd Series. The Knitter's Companion *****NEW*****
Beautifully Illustrated, by MRS. Mee and MRS. Austin. Dated October 29, 1862. This book has 30 pages of knitted patterns and explanations of terms used in knitting. This book was reproduced from our private collection.
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THE KNITTER’S COMPANION *****NEW*****
Beautifully Illustrated, by Mrs. Mee and Mrs. Austin. Published in London, dated November 7th, 1864. This book has plates of knitted items in the front of the book which has 39 pages of knitted patterns, including knitted opera cap, Garibaldi Jacket, Ladies Under-Waistcoat, Gentleman’s Waistcoat, Shawls, Petticoats plus many more knitted items. This book was reproduced from our private collection.
