Readers digest knitters handbook montse stanley on. Enhanced by hundreds of stepbystep illustrations, this comprehensive guide features detailed instructions for virtually every hand knitting technique, as well as. The montse stanley knitting collection at the hartley library comprises her working papers, photographs, postcards and illustrations together with a wide range of over 800 knitted objects and garments and small tools and sample yarns. Knitting books from wellloved reference guides to exciting new pattern collections, we curate an inspiring roster of titles to choose from. Publication date 1990 topics knitting, machine knitting, embroidery publisher. Montse stanley was a collector, knitter and historian. Shows how to use embroidery to highlight the texture and design of knitted garments, and shares ideas for a. Simple stunning techniques for embroidered knitting by montse stanley and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Publication date 1990 topics knitting, machine knitting, embroidery publisher new york. Simple stunning techniques for embroidered knitting by montse stanley isbn.
Simple, stunning techniques for embroidered knitting jun 1, 1989. It comprised knitted clothing and objects, knitting tools, ephemera, an extensive library on knitting including books, journals, magazines, patterns and her working papers. Buy the handknitters handbook 3rd revised edition by stanley, montse isbn. Includes designs for sweaters, cardigans, baby clothes, caps, scarves, slipper socks, pullovers, bag, waistcoats, legwarmers. I recommend this book, principles of knitting by june hemmonshiatt, plus debbie stollers 2 brilliant texts, stitch n bitch. The machine knitting book by john allen 57 copies knitting plus by montse stanley 53 copies creative machine knitting by ruth lee 53 copies picture knits by lory cosgrove 49 copies a machine knitters guide to creating fabrics. She was a knitting teacher, lecturer, essayist, and exhibitor across england and spain. Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers. The knitting reference library, which comprises the printed collections of richard rutt, montse stanley and jane waller, brings together books, exhibition catalogues, knitting patterns and booklets, journals and magazines. There are hundreds of these reference books out there, but this one is a gem among gems. Reference library krl includes the published works collected by montse stanley, richard rutt and jane waller. The top left square is a number of embroidery stitches based on backstitch or running stitch with a second colour emboidered on top and the bottom left square was freehand embroidery using lazy daisy stitch, feather stitch, chain stitch. It includes about 3,000 books, over 10,000 knitting patterns plus knitting pattern books and a comprehensive collection of journals and magazines. Born montserrat bayes sopena, montse stanley s first 32 years were in her birthplace, barcelona.
Readers digest knitters handbook by stanley, montse. See more ideas about knitting books, knitting patterns and knitting. Mss 3332 montse stanley collection special collections. She set up the knitting reference library in her cambridge home as a private collection. An innovative approach to structure and shape with 25 breathtaking projects epstein, nicky. See more ideas about knitting books, knitting and knitting patterns. She is known for her indispensable book on hand knitting the handknitters handbook. I have a large collection of knitting reference books and there have been times when ive have to flip through all of them to finally find the knitting technique i was looking for. It begins with a short but useful guide to the essential skills of fair isle knitting. Whether you want to add vivid splashes of color, intricate seam details. I recommend this book, principles of knitting by june hemmonshiatt, plus debbie. In the following year she married tom stanley and moved to england, undertaking architectural work and architectural translations until 1980.
Or, an introduction to sweater construction november 21, 20 by karen templer ive been promising this post on sweater patterns for beginners or firsttime sweater knitters at any level for quite awhile, and its turned out to be a bit of a monster. I have a large collection of knitting reference books and there have been times when ive have to flip through all of them to finally find the knitting technique i was looking for, until i found the knitters handbook. Simple, stunning techniques for embroidered knitting. My most used craft book is the knitters handbook by montse stanley. Readers will find their inner knitting goddess with this fun and. Montse stanleys book knitting plus has lots of ideas of using a stitch pattern to base the embroidery on. All of our paper waste is recycled and turned into corrugated cardboard. The ultimate reference for knitters at every level stepbyst. Our book price match guarantee means youre able to shop til your hearts content, always knowing that you can get the very best price. Oop books and vintage patterns stringornothing page 2. The knitting reference library has been named in honour of montse stanley whose collection is one of the founding resources along with those of richard rutt and jane waller.
See more ideas about knitting, vintage books and vintage knitting. It includes about 3,000 books, over 10,000 knitting patterns plus knitting pattern books and a. Double suits were common, with a gown from shoulder to knee plus a set of. Jun 08, 2018 the montse stanley knitting collection at the hartley library comprises her working papers, photographs, postcards and illustrations together with a wide range of over 800 knitted objects and garments and small tools and sample yarns.
The knitters handbook is a comprehensive reference tool for basic and advanced knitting techniques. The montse stanley collection in the loop university. Shop the latest titles by montse stanley at alibris uk including hardcovers, paperbacks, 1st editions, and audiobooks from thousands of sellers worldwide. All the knitting patterns listed here are designed by myself. It then shows knitting through the twentieth century to the present day using the themes of knitwear for men and women, knitting in magazines, swatches, tools and materials, and a student project related to the montse stanley collection of bags and purses. You can find patterns for girl, scarf patterns, interesting home project patterns, and more. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. Montse stanley montse stanley used books, rare books and new books. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. Yes, books are better illustrated now, yarns are heavier, and the level of knitting skill. If i could only have one book on knitting, montse stanleys knitters handbook is the one id have. May 9, 2020 best books about knitting crochet craft yarn knitters knitting patterns techniques. Intro to knitting books werent invented with yarn girls guide to simple knitsor any of the other ten thousand beginner books that have recently flooded the market nor is the retargeting of knitting at a younger group of knitters something new. There she qualified as an architect at the university of barcelona, in 1973.
Knitting through it inspiring stories for times of trouble. Montse stanley 19421999 this article previously appeared in 1999 for the textile society and is reproduced here by kind permission of mary schoeser. Buy a cheap copy of knitting plus book by montse stanley. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Visit musicmagpie for great deals and super savings with free delivery today. Simple stunning techniques for embroidered knitting by montse stanley. Simply fabulous knitting by montse stanley, paperback. Knitting, your own designs for a perfect fit by montse stanley and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Montse stanley knitting plus is a simple, stunning techniques for embroidering knitting book that entails how knitting is a perfect background for embroidery.
Plustex policy learning to unlock skills in the textile. The kids craft section was small and quickly exhausted, plus it annoyed me that. Little shells knitting pattern cast on multiples of 7 plus 2 row knit row purl. Soon after linda turned up and she took me to the sanctum sanctorum of knitting. Buy a cheap copy of the handknitters handbook by montse stanley. Montse stanley is currently considered a single author. Lewis 41 copies rowanbrother designer machine knitting book by stephen sheard 40 copies. The montse stanley collection in the loop university of. Vintage wwii military knitting patterns book knit for victory gloves hats. Knitting and crochet from glynns books browse recent arrivals. Many are worked in stocking stitch, in shetland wool and some quickknit wools. If you have your own pdf patterns you want to add to this page, please submit photo and file. Posts about montse stanley written by lcn1c, sjmaspero, and.
Montse stanley university of southampton special collections. Shows how to use embroidery to highlight the texture and design of knitted garments, and shares ideas for a variety of patterns. Knitting and crochet from glynns books browse recent. Isbn 97807460049 97807460049 hardcover, b t batsford ltd, 1989 knitting, your own designs for a perfect fit. Creating and knitting your own designs by montse stanley 19850903 jan 1, 1854. There is a focus on the official and nonofficial in leaflets, patterns and postcards. Knitting university of southampton special collections. Montse stanleys printed collection, which comprised 5000 magazines, 1500 knitting patterns and books, forms part of the knitting reference library held at. The krl comprises the collections of montse stanley, richard rutt and jane waller. Simple stunning techniques for embroidered knitting first edition by stanley, montse isbn. Handknitters handbook by montse stanley, elaine franks. To celebrate the centenary of ww1, the school of art, knitting refrence library and the special collections have developed. Born montserrat bayes sopena, montse stanleys first 32 years were in her birthplace, barcelona.
Knitting patterns for over 40 items for all the family. Some of them dont come in pdf but you can still print it out in doc form. I never knew there were so many ways to increase and decrease. Montse stanley, the founder of the knitting collection was, in the words of head librarian. Simply fabulous knitting is the perfect companion for knitters of all skill levels, guiding you through the tricky spots.