This is a high quality reproduction knitting book with a linen stock cover. The book is dated 1848, London. The original book in our private collection has knitted samples attached to the pages. It contains 72 pages of instructions and patterns. The back of the book shows two full pages of photos of the original samples with the corresponding page. This is one of two knitted books we have in our collection with knitted samples attached to the pages. A true treasure. The book measures 3 7/8” x 5”.
$8.95
A Winter Gift For Ladies
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.
$5.95
New Work on Knitting. 2nd Series. The Knitter's Companion
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.
$5.95
THE KNITTER’S COMPANION
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.
$6.95
Hand Book of Knitting and Netting *****NEW*****
The newest book is a high quality reproduced knitting and netting book with a linen stock cover. Hand Book of Knitting and Netting was published in 1848 by George S. Appleton. It has 57 pages of Knitting, Netting, Tatting and Berlin Work. The book was reproduced from a private collection.
$7.95
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.
25% of the profits from the sale of this booklet will be donated to Museums and Historical Preservation Agencies in the New Orleans area.
$14.95
Knitting Two A La Mode More Confections from La Mode Illustree
25% of the profits from the sale of this booklet will be donated to Museums and Historical Preservation Agencies in the New Orleans area.
$14.95
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.
25% of the profits from the sale of this booklet will be donated to Museums and Historical Preservation Agencies in the New Orleans area.
