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It may seem trifling to speak of temperance, yet this must be attended to, both in eating and drinking, if they would avoid pimples... - Godey's Lady's Book, Volume 51, Page 108 (Aug 1855) http://theladysguide.blogspot.com/ |
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Amelia Thomaston
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« Reply #1 on: February 05, 2010, 05:01:16 PM » |
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I was thinking of knitting on of the muffatee patterns on page 262. Does anyone know what size needles I should use?
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Paula
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« Reply #2 on: February 05, 2010, 06:27:41 PM » |
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Amelia
I know they talked about this over on the cwneedleworkers group. Maybe Colleen or someone will be along with an answer.
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Amelia Thomaston
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« Reply #3 on: February 05, 2010, 06:29:30 PM » |
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ok thanks! I'll go check on there! I'm so glad that you posted this Becky. I'm more of a knitter than a sewer and they have a lot of patterns in here!
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Becky K
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« Reply #4 on: February 06, 2010, 06:49:23 PM » |
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I wish I could knit, all these period patterns make me want to learn!  |
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Amelia Thomaston
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« Reply #5 on: February 06, 2010, 07:07:08 PM » |
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You should it's very relaxing! I got the "I taught myself to knit" book from Micheal's and then read all the little articles in books like this and it tells you all the different stitches and stuff!  |
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Becky K
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« Reply #6 on: February 08, 2010, 08:46:01 PM » |
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I've tried to get the hang of it a few times, but I really should get a good how-to book, something I can refer to when I get into a tangle. |
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Fiddlin Girl
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« Reply #7 on: February 10, 2010, 09:18:10 AM » |
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Thanks for sharing, Becky! I hope you will learn to knit soon. Like Amelia said, it is quite relaxing and fun.  Getting books on knitting are always great, but for some people they can be rather confusing. However, I hope if you get the book Amelia recommended that it will be helpful. If you need any help on something else, let me know and I will see if I can help. I am no expert, but sometime getting personal experience tips are really great!  lol FG |
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Becky K
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« Reply #8 on: February 14, 2010, 08:21:10 PM » |
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Thanks FG!
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felicite
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« Reply #9 on: March 03, 2010, 11:20:31 AM » |
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1. Is there a specific book/article that has a good overview of the process of understanding period knit and/or crochet patterns, directions, and specifications? I know there are various pieces of such a thing...
2. Someone should really write an annotated version of The Workwoman's Guide, or a separate secondary book that helps to make it more accessible, and references other resources that could be used in conjunction with it (like classic works of literature have annotated copies or editorial guides to help them make sense and to discuss what various scholars have thought about the work). I know I'd buy it!
(And, yes, I know - I'm obsessed with annotations. It's true.)
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-Amie
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Ms. Jean
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« Reply #10 on: March 03, 2010, 06:47:12 PM » |
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There is an excellent article about period knitting at Ragged Soldier in the Virginia's Veranda section.
Website is owned by a pair of Academy members, article written by another.
Happy reading!
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Ms. Jean
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Jennifer Hill
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« Reply #11 on: June 01, 2010, 05:07:18 PM » |
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quote:. Someone should really write an annotated version of The Workwoman's Guide, or a separate secondary book that helps to make it more accessible, and references other resources that could be used in conjunction with it (like classic works of literature have annotated copies or editorial guides to help them make sense and to discuss what various scholars have thought about the work). I know I'd buy it!
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Felicite, I'd be there in a heartbeat, too. Virginia Mescher??? I'd love to see you do something like this. hint hint
Jennifer who is glad 'Google books' exists
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Jennifer Hill
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