
The Knitting Book
By Eléonore Riego de la BranchardièreLength1h 28m
About this audiobook
In "The Knitting Book," Eléonore Riego de la Branchardière offers a comprehensive yet accessible exploration of knitting, intricately weaving the art form with the intricacies of Victorian domestic life. The book combines meticulous instructions with a trove of patterns, highlighting the significance of knitting not just as a craft but as a social activity that fosters community and creativity. Riego de la Branchardière's literary style is characterized by its clarity and warmth, reflecting the nurturing spirit of domesticity that permeated 19th-century gendered spaces. The text aligns with the broader Victorian context, wherein craft and home-making were pivotal to societal identity, especially for women. Eléonore Riego de la Branchardière was a notable figure in the realm of textile arts, known for her expertise and innovative approaches to knitting and crochet. Her background in the artistic community of her time, along with her fervent belief in the empowerment that comes through skilled handcraft, informs her writing. This personal and cultural connection imbues her work with authenticity, showcasing both the technical aspects of knitting and the emotional resonance it can possess. This meticulously crafted volume is a must-read for textile enthusiasts, historians, and anyone interested in the intersections of domestic art and societal roles. Riego de la Branchardière invites readers to reimagine knitting not merely as a pastime but as a vital expression of creativity and identity, making it an essential addition to any literary or crafting collection.
Audiobook details
GenreOther
Length1 hr 28 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateAug 15, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1PREFACE.
22A MARK *.
2TERMS.
23TO CAST OFF.
3PATTERNS.
24STITCHES OVER.
4TO CAST ON WITH ONE PIN.
25BERTHE. CHANTILLY PATTERN.
5TO CAST ON WITH TWO PINS.
26CHANTILLY LACE EDGING.
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6PLAIN KNITTING.
27MANCHETTE, OR UNDER SLEEVE POINT LACE PATTERN.
7TO MAKE A STITCH
28POINT LACE EDGING.
8TO MAKE TWO, THREE, OR MORE STITCHES.
29COLLAR. MALINES LACE.
9TO SLIP A STITCH.
30ANTI-MACASSAR VENETIAN PATTERN.
10TO KNIT TWO STITCHES TOGETHER.
31ANTI-MACASSAR.
11TO KNIT THREE STITCHES TOGETHER.
32CENTRE FOR SHETLAND SHAWL, AND PATTERN FOR ANTI-MACASSAR.
12PEARL, ALSO CALLED SEAM, BACK, AND RIB KNITTING.
33BORDER FOR SHETLAND SHAWL, ROUND CORNERS.
13PEARL AND PLAIN STITCHES IN THE SAME ROW.
34FRINGE FOR SHAWL.
14TO PEARL TWO OR THREE STITCHES TOGETHER
35CANEZOU.
15TO MAKE A STITCH IN PEARL KNITTING.
36CHEMISETTE.
16TO FORM A ROUND.
37BABY’S CAP.
17TO RAISE STITCHES.
38ARABESQUE PATTERN FOR COUVRE PIED, CURTAIN, &c.
18A ROW.
39COLLAR, CABLE PATTERN.
19A PATTERN.
40LACE EDGING.
20TO JOIN TWO PIECES OF KNITTING TOGETHER.
41LACE EDGING.
21THE STITCHES BETWEEN A PARENTHESIS ( ).
42FRINGE FOR ANTI-MACASSAR.