Also avoid publisher series, unless the publisher has a true monopoly over the works in question. A pretty petticoat suitable for a 16inch doll is knitted in a striped pattern, using andalusian wool, of which about 1 oz. Doilies are doyleys one commences with chain 8, form into a half. Weldons practical knitter, vol 1, series 14 ebook long.
Wedding shawl cecilia knitting pattern by rita maassen. During the 19th century there was also a boom in needlework publications, with the establishment of series such as family friend and weldons practical. They included weldons practical knitter, weldons practical crochet, weldons practical macrame lace, and so on. On a hunch, i pulled out a victorian pattern from my collection, suggested in the nineteenth century publication weldons practical knitter as the center for a knitted coverlet. Pattern was published in weldons practical knitter twentyeighth series 1895, and republished in volume 10 of pieceworks series. Im going to be working from volume 10 for the next couple of weeks, as its the only weldons book i havent packed in preparation for moving. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. These comprise books, exhibition catalogues, knitting patterns, journals and magazines. Weldon s practical needlework was a popular victorian magazine that offered knit, crochet, patchwork, and a variety of other needlework patterns for useful articles. About 1885, weldons began publishing a series of fourteenpage monthly newsletters, available by subscription, each title featuring patterns and instructions for projects using a single technique. Jul 31, 2012 pattern was published in weldon s practical knitter twentyeighth series 1895, and republished in volume 10 of piecework s series. From weldons practical knitter, twentyeighth series.
Weldons quicktoknit business woollies knitting pattern book pdf 30s 1930s 1930s 30s. Weldons practical needlework, volume 11 by piecework magazine. The 16 series set will bring you back to the turn of the nineteenth century in london. Truly timeless in its styling, the cygnus shawl pattern is another of the great knitting patterns from keya kuhn. Piecework magazine brings you victorian needlework at its finest with these special compilations of weldon s practical needlework. Published in england roughly between 1885 and 1915, it offered women of the growing middle class technical instructions and projects. Deluxeedition are great because they are so attention holding, i mean you know how people describe weldons practical needlework. The lacy scalloped border was featured in weldons practical knitter, fifteenth series, on a petticoat for a young child. Since acquiring these collections we have continued to add new acquisitions related to. It would be nice to know which texts dont include images in the otherthan pdf file formats. A fourply yarn resembling 3ply wheeling but stronger and softer, twice the weight of fingering. It forms a ready resource when a vacuity occurs in conversation.
The body of this wrap is composed of eight lace panels which repeat across the length of the fabric, including two center panels of wings of the swan lace. Weldons practical needlework, volume 1 weldons practical. It does not distract the attention or check the powers of the imagination. Weldon s practical needlework, volume 1 weldon s practical needlework series piecework magazine on. By about 1915, weldons had published 159 issues of practical crochet. The lerwick lace shawl ebook shetland lace heirloom. The finished products inspired by these magazines ranged from the delightful to the outrageous. Piecework magazine is pleased to present weldons practical knitter, twentyfourth series. The fairfax lace edging that begins and ends this wrap is an heirloom lace pattern that first appeared in print form in the 1800s in weldons practical knitter. Bring traditions into modern times with a beautiful bridal shawl.
Emilia rectangle lace shawl knitting pattern by rita. Weldons practical needlework was a popular victorian magazine that offered knit, crochet, patchwork, and a variety of other needlework patterns for useful. The inspiration for the stitch taster victoria design was from stitch patterns prevalent in the weldons series, published in 19 thcentury victorian england. He was president of the society of chemical industry 188384. The inspiration for the victoria neckwarmer design was from stitch patterns prevalent in the weldons series, published in 19thcentury victorian england. It is heavier than sport weight yarn and lighter than modern worsted weight yarn. But there is also a long history of knitting in the round. This vintage book contains a complete guide to practical needlewor. Weldons practical knitter series 10 ebook offers a variety of vintage knitting patterns from the late 1800s ranging from mens socks to quilt squares, using techniques like brioche stitch. Oct 31, 2012 cable pattern stripe originally published in weldons practical knitter, twentyninth series 1895 and republished in weldons practical needlework volume 10. This beautiful shawl is a perfect combination between tradition and innovation.
Debras take on the pattern was both innovative and beautiful. Its bold, simple to knit, and makes a noncurling fabric thats the same on both sides. It would be nice to know which texts dont include images in the otherthanpdf file formats. Victorianera pattern book, weldons practical knitter.
Handknitting today is most closely associated with flatknitting, which is worked in rows using two knitting needles and where the piece is turned from front to back on each row. This series focuses on knitting clothing for dolls and includes complete ensemble patterns for the snow queen, little red riding hood, and more your doll will be fitted head to toe with 26 designs included in this unique series. The center pattern was designed especially for this shawl you wont find it anywhere else. About 1888, the company began to publish weldons practical needlework, each volume of which consisted of twelve issues one year of several newsletters bound together. The knitting reference library krl includes the published works collected by montse stanley, richard rutt and jane waller.
Minnesota knitters guild presents the 34 annual minnesota. Create 100s of knitted or projects from the twentieth century paper pattern company of the victorian era, weldons practical knitter. Weldons practical needlework comprising knitting, crochet. Avoid series that cross authors, unless the authors were or became aware of the series identification eg. About weldons practical needlework i the sweaty knitter. Dk weight wool is defined in a history of hand knitting by richard rutt 1987. Beginning in the 1880s, and for decades thereafter, the editors of weldons practical needlework provided an enormous audience of amateur craftswomen with patterns for garments designed to be warm, strong, longlived and, well, practical. Weldons practical needlework by piecework magazine. From weldons practical knitter, thirtyfourth series. Weldons practical knitter, series 10 ebook long thread. Weldon s practical needlework volume 8, comprising crochet, hungarian embroidery, church decorations, crinkled and creepe tissue paper work, mountmellick embroidery, knitting and bulgarian embroidery by weldon and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. I combined the historic leaf border harebell lace border from weldons practical knitter with a variation of the haapsalu waterlily pattern also known as star pattern. Walter weldon frs frse 31 october 1832 20 september 1885 was a 19thcentury english industrial chemist and journalist.
Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. Here it is, translated into modern knitting terminology. Emilia is my original and personal wedding shawl but of course, it will look beautiful at all other events, too. I love this quote about knitting from weldon s practical knitting. The lace edged v stitch pattern was featured in weldons practical knitter, fifteenth series, on a petticoat for a young child. Here, four or five needles are used to create a continuous. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Atomic mall antique victorian weldon s knitting lace. The crochet and knit patterns are in the olden style and not in the manner that is the accepted form today. The victorian knitting manuals were donated by richard the knitting reference library, which is part of the university of southampton library. There are some useful, practical recipes forknitting. Piecework magazine is pleased to present this limited edition, exact reproduction neither alterations nor corrections were made to the original published in the 1800s of weldons practical neelework, volume 1.
Dolls petticoat in striped pattern pattern by weldons. Bring traditions into modern times with a beautiful bridal. It features a fairfax lace edging that first appeared in print form the 1800s in weldons practical knitter. Weldons practical needlework weldons practical needlework series piecework magazine on. Up for bid is another marvelous dakota prairie treasures cd republication of our original weldons practical knitter. With full working descriptions and illustrations by anon available from rakuten kobo. I would download a printable form to be on the safe side.
While weldon s was very helpful in providing a widexariety of patterns and techniques, their early patterns were full of inaccuracies. Vintage 1918 weldons practical knitter pattern book 1918. It is a fitting example of needlework and history, hand in hand. In weldon s practical knitter, twentyfirst series, you will enjoy 21 projects that teach you how to knit fishermen s garments, mittens, gloves, children s things, jackets, undervests, kneecaps, and more.
The border was constructed from a 19th century pattern harebell lace from weldons practical knitter. His magazines included titles such as weldons practical knitter, weldons practical macrame and bead work curtains, weldons practical hungarian embroidery and even something with bent metalwork. It is yet again another different look at an authors. Walter weldon frs frse 31 october 1832 20 september 1885 was a 19th century english. This handsome stripe is composed of a broad, thick cable pattern, with a pretty border down each side of it. For many years she worked at bell, but it wasnt really what. She spoke to the guild about her experiences with pursuing a career as a fulltime knitwear designer. Deluxe edition by interweave good books by saying they cant stop reading them, well, i really couldnot stop reading. Biographical index of former fellows of the royal society of edinburgh 1783 2002 pdf. Edgings, sixth series with knitting instructions for 54 knit borders, edgings and insertions suitable for trimming womens girls and infants clothing, linens, bedspreads, etc this item includes information regarding the.
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