| Author |
Riego de la Branchardière, Eléonore |
| Title |
The Andalusian Knitting and Netting Book
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 87.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Fay Dunn, Barry Abrahamsen, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
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| Summary |
"The Andalusian Knitting and Netting Book" by Eléonore Riego de la Branchardière is a practical guide focused on the art of knitting and netting, published in the mid-19th century. The book provides instructions for creating a variety of lacework and knitted items, reflecting the fashion and craft techniques of that era. Its topic centers around detailed patterns and techniques for knitting, with an emphasis on the Andalusian style, known for its intricate lace designs. The book includes a wide range of projects, such as garments for adults and children, accessories, and decorative items. Each section is organized by type, offering step-by-step instructions along with lists of materials needed for each piece. The designs feature various stitches and techniques, catering to different skill levels, and demonstrate the detailed craftsmanship that was valued in that time period. It serves both as an instructional manual for those looking to learn knitting and netting techniques and as a charming glimpse into the textile arts of the 19th century. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
TT: Technology: Handicrafts, Arts and crafts
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| Subject |
Knitting -- Patterns
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| Subject |
Netting -- Patterns
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
57767 |
| Release Date |
Aug 25, 2018 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jun 15, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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