Learn to knit afghan barbara walker

Walkers shortrow stripes square in her learn to knit afghan book. This is an old book and thus very comparatively drab blackwhite pix, no peoplepattern pix, simple, clean language, but personally i find it enjoyable and much easier to use than some of the newer pseudochic knitting books this is no fuss, no muss. I started with the stitch n bitch, and have found it very useful, especially when augmented by the internet. Barbara walker is very good at explaining how to do something. In the end you join all the squares for a sort of sampler. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Shes already done several foofy scarves, a felted bag, and a pair of fingering weight wristlets. It took me about 9 months to knit, but it was well worth it. An excellent howtoknit book in a logical progression of skills. Buy a cheap copy of learntoknitafghan book by barbara g. 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 walkers learn. Whether you are a true beginner or an intermediate knitter, you. Barbara walkers learntoknit afghan book 1974 isbn 09420183 reprint. The original idea was to knit a square occasionally as i came across new colors of kureyon.

Buy learntoknitafghan book reissue, unabridged by walker, barbara g. This excellent learntoknit book is ideal for new and int. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Lambs pride worsted blueblood red, rust, creme, and almond blossom. The larger daughter has just started a new knitting project. Its a wonderful teaching tool for beginners, but just as great for intermediate knitters. I highly recommend learn to knit afghan book by barbara walker, as her illlustrations and directions are clear and very easy to follow. The learn to knit afghan attempts to do what has probably never been done before, to combine all kinds of knitting techniques in a single project. By the time you finish it, you will know somethng about the enormous variety of fabrics that knitting can make, and you will be firmly grounded in a basic knowledge of the. Knit 1 read 2 best introduction to knitting book sout. This howto book takes patterns from her 4 volumes of knitting stitch patterns and builds the knitters confidence and skill level. Read some of the lessons i learned knitting barbara walkers learntoknitafghan. See all 4 formats and editions hide other formats and editions.

Were primarily crocheters, so we really will be learning. Barbara walkers learntoknit afghan book by barbara walker and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Walker author see all 3 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Ive decided to knit it in plymouth yarns encore in deep purple, light purple. Walker and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.

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. This book caught my eye because im someone who doesnt like to waste time or materials on the sort of projects that are often suggested as ways to learn a craft. This is an old book and thus very comparatively drab blackwhite pix, no. Posted in afghan squares, barbara walker, knitting, learntoknit afghan, tagged left hand knitting, mirror knitting on february 7, 2008 leave a comment. Walker s shortrow stripes square in her learn to knit afghan book. Barbara walkers learntoknit afghan book by barbara g. So today i would like to introduce our new knitting series that uses the learntoknit afghan book by barbara walker. My current big project is the afghan from barbara walkers learntoknit afghan book. Sampler knitting patterns for afghans, accessories, and. Im also spinning the yarn from this as i go, so this is as much a spinning sampler. Learn to knitafghan book paperback march 1, 1997 by barbara g. Learn to knit afghan a group of ladies who are doing barbara g. Barbara walker is justly renowned for her work, and i appreciate the careful detail and precision she brings to the craft. Great book for beginning knitters to learn a variety of knit stitches and techniques in a simple way on small projects afghan squares.

There is something to learn with just about every square, and when you finish, youve got an afghan. The hardcover of the barbara walkers learntoknit afghan book by barbara g. Buy barbara walkers learn to knit afghan book by barbara g walker online at alibris. Find great deals on ebay for knitting books barbara walker. Learn to knit afghan project my cousin and i will be posting our experiences with barbara g. Eventually there will be 63 squares here, knitted from the learntoknit afghan book by barbara walker. Walker 1997, paperback, reprint at the best online prices at ebay. This excellent learntoknit book is ideal for new and intermediate knitters. 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. Barbara walker tries to understand knitting as a system.

Learn to knit afghan kal 2008 this kal will take us through the learn to knit afghan by barbara walker. Learntoknitafghan book paperback march 1, 1997 by barbara g. 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. Walker basically its patterns for 63 squares of different knitting techniques and patterns. Using barbara walkers learn to knit afghan book, we will learn the knitting basics and go on to learn all the different techniques for knitting the afghan. Barbara walker learn to knit afghan completed yarn over, pull. This series covers several different knitting stitches using the learntoknit afghan book by barbara walker. Walker, including the womans encyclopedia of myths and secrets, and the womans dictionary of symbols and sacred objects, and more on. Barbara g walker a beginners manual to learn how to knit including directions for 63 squares each demonstrating a special knitting. It shows many basic knitting patterns and how to make a basic patchwork knitted afghan blanket and while appearing to only be for beginners, isnt. Following instructions for basic casting on and stitch structure. Square lattice with seed stitch square 4 of learntoknit afghan book, barbara walker knit ribs, purled welts and seed blocks. We will be starting the project the last week in may, 2010.

Walker, 9780684170992, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. I have amassed a huge library of knitting books, though i have managed to knit very. Barbara g walker this learntoknit book is for new and intermediate knitters. Barbara walkers learntoknit afghan book book, 1974. This book helps take the newbie knitter from complete beginner into the intermediate. The learntoknit afghan attempts to do what has probably never been done before, to combine all kinds of knitting techniques. Learntoknitafghan book paperback march 1 1997 by barbara g. Learntoknit afghan from barbara walkers learntoknit afghan book, schoolhouse press. Learntoknit afghan block one this series covers several different knitting stitches using the learntoknit afghan book by barbara walker. Barbara walkers learn to knit afghan book by barbara g. Learn to knit afghan book paperback january 1, 1976 by barbara g. Barbara walker, famous for her stitch collections, created this afghan pattern book that combine all kinds of knitting techniques in a single project.