Walker born july 2, 1930, in philadelphia, pennsylvania is an american author and feminist. We will be starting the project the last week in may, 2010. This classic book is excellent for anyone learning to knit. A beginner s manual to learn how to knit including directions for 63 squares each demonstrating a special knitting technique which can all be joined to make an afghan sampler knitting by barbara g walker book. This excellent learn to knit book is ideal for new and intermediate knitters.
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Barbara walker learn to knit afghan completed yarn over, pull. Its a nice way to increase your knitting expertise, and you get a product at the. Barbara walkers learntoknit afghan book hardcover 1974 by barbara g walker author. My big lesson from this project was that all the fancy knitting ive seen over the years but was afraid to attempt probably wasnt as difficult as i imagined it would be.
Walker is the author of the four treasuries of knitting patterns, the learn to knit afghan book, knitting from the top and numerous books on women and spirituality. Walker has 30 books on goodreads with 18372 ratings. Walker and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Barbara walkers learntoknit afghan book by barbara walker and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Walker, the most celebrated and successful stitch master in history, is the author of four treasuries of knitting patterns, plus knitting from the top, mosaic knitting, and barbara walker s learn to knit afghan book, as well as many books on other subjects. Barbara walkers learn to knit afghan book by barbara g.
The original idea was to knit a square occasionally as i came across new colors of kureyon, finishing the afghan in time to send it to college with my daughter, who is also a knitter and. So today i would like to introduce our new knitting series that uses the learnto knit afghan book by barbara walker. Get the learn to knit afghan book on amazon prime availble get the book on ebay. She wants to learn a bit about things beyond basic knits and purls. Among the knitting pattern and howto books on the knitting shelf at your. Barbaras approach is an enticing combination of clear. Lizard ridge knitting pattern by laura aylor knitted. Pages can include considerable notesin pen or highlighterbut the notes cannot obscure the text. Barbara g walker a beginner s manual to learn how to knit including directions for 63 squares each demonstrating a special knitting technique which can all be joined to make an afghan. Walkers most popular book is a treasury of knitting patterns. To give a sampling of both, as well as a survey course in all aspects of knitting, much care has gone into the selection of these patterns. Key and basket pattern slip stitch knitting, knitting charts, knitting.
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Walker s shortrow stripes square in her learn to knit afghan book. There are both written and charted instructions in the pattern and a diagram to help you. Walker basically its patterns for 63 squares of different knitting techniques and patterns. You may remember that, a while back, i knitted the afghan featued in barbara walkers learntoknit afghan book. But it also contains a lot that will be useful for experienced knitters. My cousin and i will be posting our experiences with barbara g. Great book for beginning knitters to learn a variety of knit stitches and techniques in a simple way on small projects afghan squares. Jan 22, 2012 my cousin and i will be posting our experiences with barbara g. Barbara walker tries to understand knitting as a system. Barbara walker, famous for her stitch collections, created this afghan pattern book that combine all kinds of knitting techniques in a single project. The original idea was to knit a square occasionally as i came across new colors of kureyon, finishing the afghan in time to send it to college with my daughter, who is also a knitter and who loves kureyon. Creating an afghan with this book will broaden anyones understanding and enjoyment of knitting.
Barbara walker knitting treasuries by megan goodacre tricksy. Learn to knit an afghan is one of my favorite books to give. The learn to knit afghan book includes patterns for 63 different knit blocks, which can be seamed together in any combination to make an afghan. For many years i tried unsuccessfully to learn to knit. Walkers shortrow stripes square in her learn to knit afghan book. This excellent learntoknit book is ideal for new and. Walker 1974, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. The project is from barbara walkers, learn to knit afghan book. She is an influential knitting expert and the author of several classic encyclopedic knitting references, despite not taking to it at all when she first learned in college. This howto book takes patterns from her 4 volumes of knitting stitch patterns and builds the knitters confidence and skill level. Ive decided to knit it in plymouth yarn s encore in deep purple, light purple, and cream. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
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It took me about 9 months to knit, but it was well worth it. Some of the patterns in this afghan are old classics that have been used for centuries. Beginning knitting with myra rubin using barbara walker s learn to knit afghan book, we will learn the knitting basics and go on to learn all the different techniques for knitting the afghan. Nancy knit this using two shades of plymouth galway, and barbara walkers learn to knit afghan book, and shes lent it to us for awhile as she guides her students through afghans of their own. Barbara walkers learntoknit afghan book by barbara g. To do this, shes going to march through barbara walkers lean to knit. Buy learntoknitafghan book reissue, unabridged by barbara g. Shes already done several foofy scarves, a felted bag, and a pair of fingering weight wristlets. Barbara walkers learntoknit afghan book book, 1974. Barbara walker s learn to knit afghan book walker, barbara g on.