- Paperback: 431 pages
- Publisher: Scribner; Reprinted edition edition (November 1985)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 068416938X
- ISBN-13: 978-0684169385
- Product Dimensions: 25.7 x 19.3 x 2.8 cm
- Shipping Weight: 998 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #618,750 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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The three volumes comprising Walker's knitting treasuries, published in 1968-72 by Scribner, have long been out of print. They have recently been reissued by Schoolhouse Press and should be seriously considered for purchase by large public libraries and textile collections.
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Belongs on every knitter's bookshelf,
This review is from: A Second Treasury of Knitting Patterns (Paperback)
Barbara Walker outdid her own classic reference book in the "Second Treasury". It's cram-jammed, chock-a-block with patterns that make your fingers itch to get hold of some yarn and let your creativity run wild. Unlike the reader in Arlington, WA, I would never categorize this book as a "professional reference"; it's a must for anyone who likes to knit, from novice to expert. The genius of Barbara Walker's knitting books is her crystal-clear instructions and explanations; she makes it easy for anyone to follow. Many of the designs in the "Second Treasury" are quite simple and any beginner could do them with no trouble; once you develop more skill and experience, you can move on to some of the harder patterns. There are enough designs in this book to satisfy the rankest novice or the most experienced pro. I also found the black/white photographs very helpful in showing the design details much more clearly than color photos would. (In fact, some knitters make the mistake of combining too many pattern stitches with too many colors in one garment, and ruining the effect.) Like the first "Treasury", the "Second Treasury" is very well organized into different pattern groups, and includes some new groups such as mosaic patterns, which are really quite simple but the color effect is stunning. Both "Treasury" books are invaluable references that will provide enough inspiration for a lifetime of enjoying this craft.
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Second Treasury of Knitting Patterns,
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This review is from: Second Treasury of Knitting Patterns (Paperback)
I purchased this as a gift for my daughter and she is delighted with it. It arrived in excellent condition and on time, so I am very pleased.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful fun - and educational!,
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This review is from: A Second Treasury of Knitting Patterns (Paperback)
My mom taught me to knit when I was 8 years old. Lucky for me, she owned Barbara Walker's "Treasury of Knitting Patterns" as well as this second volume. I remember many a happy hour spent knitting swatches of interesting patterns. How many times did I knit the Gingerbread Castle? Too many to count. And besides enjoying myself, I was learning skills that would serve me well all my knitting life.By encouraging variety and exploration in texture and color patterns, this book is invaluable to any creative knitter. My only complaints involve the photography, specifically of the color patterns. Showing a color pattern in black-and-white is not the best arrangement; unfortunately, the few color photos in my hardback version depict dated color combinations that induce nausea and make it difficult to see the merits of the patterns that produced the swatches. Fortunately, black-and-white photos are perfectly adequate to demonstrate the texture patterns that I love best, and I love the fact that in many cases (specifically in the cable patterns) more than one pattern is shown in the same swatch, demonstrating how they can combine.
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