Traditional coverlet patterns for contemporary knitters mary walker phillips the taunton press 1989. A very well written and unusual book in many ways, which caters for a number of levels. See tracy purtschers book dimensional tuck knitting for more information. Acanthus leaf knitting designs jo anns knitting blog. My easy knitting pattern lets you knit cute leaves on two straight knitting needles. Place it on a headband, hat, or the end of a scarf. Vintage quilt square counterpane with leaves knitwiki free knitting patterns from home work, 1891 knitting patterns for afghans modeled after traditional quilt designs.
Traditional coverlet patterns for contemporary knitters by mary walker phillips is a popular resource book for contemporary counterpane knitters. Expanded with dozens of brandnew charts, this revised edition features 46 counterpane patterns as well as 32 lace edgings and borders that phillips discovered in museums. Read about my adventures in knitting a pattern square for a counterpane from. This book is out of print, but can be purchased on amazon. Mary walker phillips nearly singlehandedly brought 19thcentury american counterpanes bed coverings to the attention of modern knitters. Shetland oo a wonderful view of the wool industry and people of the islands. In the sample book vine tidy was handwritten by our anonymous knitter with no attribution, but i couldnt help but notice that it is identical in every respect same width, same border, same three vines, everything to a pattern found in my favorite book in my knitted lace library, fancy work recreations. Reviewed in the united kingdom on january 12, 2014. A blog full of free knitting pattern links researched and checked and posted daily 100s free links available now. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Knitted counterpane leaves bedspread pattern no 6129.
I love to collect vintage knitting patterns and design my own. The pattern has been lost, so i decided to come up with my own. The free knitting patterns linked to in directory are the property of the original pattern designer and are listed at knittinghelp. Aug 11, 2016 explore druchunass board stories in stitches 1. You can easily make smaller or larger leaves by choosing how many increase rows to knit. Bands of faggoting mark the center of the square and lead into a series of raisedleaves worked on a reverse stockinette ground, which ends the unit. Today i have been thinking about leaves how beautiful they are, how they dress trees, sway in the wind and their many differing shapes so i started knitting and this is what my thoughts developed into two little leaves, they are both different even though they seem to share the same characteristics of shape. Resilient knitter patterns are a quick and easy way to use up all those left. Rachael was knitting and why they were so highly valued. If your stash looks anything like mine, then youre probably wondering what the heck to do with those single skeins and little odds and ends of left overs from other projects. If you have a question regarding a pattern please try contacting the pattern designer. The pattern is counterpane leaf no 6129 from spool cotton co.
This collection includes scarves and sweaters in all knitting experience levels. Mary walker phillips nearly singlehandedly brought nineteenthcentury counterpanes, or bedspreads, to the attention of modern knitters. Bear in mind that elm leaves are arranged alternately on their twigs. Phillips book is both a historical survey of counterpanes found in museums worldwide and a howto. This is an antique pattern, fully updated by sarah bradberry at knitting back ravelry patterns yarns people groups forums my notebook sign in or create an account.
Its thanksgiving week and these colorful autumn leaves are a really fun, quick. This cute little knit leaf pattern is the perfect starting point for buttons, pins, and brooches. One otif of the counterpane with leaves no photo to link to on the main page so have linked to the counterpane with leaves. The counterpane stitch is so named because people used to make counterpanes, or bedspreads, with it. This is an antique pattern, fully updated by sarah bradberry at back ravelry patterns yarns people groups forums my notebook sign in or create an account. A knittingbook of counterpanes university of southampton. This counterpane is based on a bedspread that one of my mothers cousins inherited from greatgrandma anna. Buy knitting counterpanes dover knitting, crochet, tatting, lace expanded, new by phillips isbn. Three leaves lace knit motif chart single leaf in a diamond lace panel candle knitting stitch flameleaf.
Counterpane knitting archives vintage crafts and more. Traditional coverlet patterns for contemporary knitters. Made in knitted triangles, crocheted together into squares then into spread. Toiletcovers, pincushions, and other articles of fancy work, by mrs. Shell counterpane 1860 quilt square counterpane with leaves quilt in. Elegant knitted coverings called counterpanes adorned many a b. If we take control of our knitting and do with it what we like, we have nothing to lose but our chains and we have a world to gain. Knitted leaf patterns are beautiful and original open lace patterns, easy to knit. With many celebrities picking up their needles and hundreds of people getting into knitting every month, this book will help you join the trend and enjoy knitting for many years to come. The nice thing about counterpane knitting is, depending on how much time you have, you can decide to make a dishcloth with one, a pillow with four, knit a dozen for a lap afghan or knit a lot and make a bedspread.
This pattern is part of the home work 1891 project may 28, 2012. The options are endless with these tiny knitted leaves. Hover your cursor over the image and a description will appear on the back of the image. Free knitting pattern for counterpane quilt with leaves antique. Knitting womens pullover autumn birch leaves knitting pattern stepbystep knitting instructions step 1 cast on 160 stitches or multiples of 8 stitches on two knitting needles one circular needle and one double pointed needle to make the first loops bigger. If you know how to knit, purl, do stitch increases and decreases, and make an icord, youll be able to make these little guys. As with most oddknit patterns the yarn and needle sizes in the you will need section are just a guide. A complete guide to knitting, crochet, and home adornment. Free knitting and crochet patterns from elaine phillips. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. See more ideas about knitting, stitch and vintage bedspread. Apricot leaf with feather pattern border counterpane. Free knitting pattern for a baby blanket made up of 24 individual squares with a crochet shell border and embossed leaf design from the pattern book. This stitch is unfortunately not used much these days, so instructions on it are hard to find, but i found it in an old book.
In my last post, i told you about my first ever yarn bombing experience. The nook book ebook of the knitting the threads of time. Free knitting pattern for a classic victorian counterpane with leaves and lace ridges. This book focuses on knit counterpanes, although the word can by used synonymously with the word quilt. Knitted squares patternknitting squaresknitting patterns freebaby. How to knit a leaf shape knitting pattern studio knit. This book is the product of her international searches of museums, private collections, and magazines, a quest that yielded a choice selection of 46 counterpane patterns as well as 32 lace edgings and borders.
Three embossed leaves knitting stitch chart pattern. Left off chart to prevent repeating display that creates a question mark in the thumbnail view. The edges of the scarf are finished with the lace edging. Click on the magnifying glass icon and an image slider will popup that you can scroll through. Here youll find just some of my collection that have fallen into the public domain, plus a selection of my original designs, and patterns other designers have allowed me to feature. Knitting counterpanes dover knitting, crochet, tatting. This book presents the best yield of the authors extensive search through 19thcentury needlepoint magazines46 counterpane patterns and 32 lace edgings and borders for knitters. In knitting, more than in many areas, understanding gives us power.
This pattern is from my own collection and should have been made up into a wonderful vintage baby blanket. Then there are a few rows of open work and ridges of purl knitting, and the squares are bordered by a row of leaves. 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. This book contains a collection of eloquent flowers and leaves that looks very nice with various types of yarn. All patterns in this shop are reformatted vintage designs. The patterns for most of these coverings, however, have been neglected for most of this centuryuntil now.
The original was made with white worstedweight cotton, like most traditional counterpanes. See more ideas about knitted blankets, knitting patterns and knitting. Free knitting pattern for a counterpane motif knit in the round with leaves and a. Knitting pattern autumn leaves leaf knit leaves etsy. See more ideas about knitting, knitting patterns and knitted blankets. The squares are crocheted together with a sc omitting the chain. The pattern consists of four leaves in the centre in each square. Here is a free pattern for knitted leaves in three sizes.
Rills cowl one of the choices for a retreat project. The specific patterns used for the two counterpanes mentioned a tobaccostripe one and an appleleaf one are not known. The scarf features a lace leaf panel on the garter stitch background. Pick up your needles and get knitting whether youre new to knitting or already a wonder with wool, the knitting book is a bible that no knitter should be without. Add some fall flare with the knitted leaves applique pattern.
Tangled leaves hand knitting collection is all about leaves. Le tissier designs random thoughts and minor musing of. Unlike the knobs used elsewhere in this book, which are produced by casting on and working extra stitches all at once in a single stitch, these knobs are increased and decreased gradually. Featured here is photos showing knitted lace bookmarks from an exchange years ago and a few items made by members of a lace knitting group. Knitting patterns for afghans modeled after traditional quilt designs. I still try to get in a walk or two every weekend but i have been lax at times sometimes i feel just too busy or my knitting is really holding my attention. Vintage baby blanket with leaf motif knitting pattern adorable baby blanket, each square is made individually then joined together to make a stunning blanket for any new baby. In this post, ill give you the pattern for the knitted leaves that i made. Stitch it to a sweater or a vest for a festive autumn knit. How can i put a knitting, yarn designer like kate davies and a singer of scottish songs like sir harry lauder in the same sentence as memories. Take your time to read through a couple of the projects which first catch the eye, to get used to the terminology,and the style of language used.
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