Mosaic knitting by walker, barbara and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Walker, this book contains 380 mosaic designseach photographed and chartedincluding 116 brand new, neverbeforepublished magic mosaics. Hundreds of mosaic patterns appear in walker s books. Walker coined the term mosaic knitting, and her definitive book on the. Walker is the author of the four treasuries of knitting patterns, the learn to knit afghan book, knitting from the top and numerous books on women and. In the latest blog, meg discusses knitting in solidarity through crisis. Over 40 beautiful stitch patterns for learning and practicing mosaic knitting. I think that this is the most definitive book on mosaic knitting ever written. Barbara benson was inspired by the same books as so many of us designers are. Have never done mosaic knitting before and am intrigued.
What a wonderful group of reference books to add to your knitting library. Mosaic knitting 101 with wool billedresultat for mosaic knitting the mosaic sisters pattern a set of colorful mosaic knit kitchen towels, washcloths, and coasters is here. I also recommend you look into barbara walker s book, mosaic knitting. It was her passion to add mosaic charts to pattens and create her own designs. Walker, author of the womans encyclopedia of myths and secrets, the womans dictionary of symbols and sacred objects, and many other books, is a member of the morris museum mineralogical society and the trailside mineral club of. Shes developed methods for incorporating lace and patterning into mosaic knitting. In barbara walkers a treasuty of kniuing patterns first published in 1968, she presents several mosaic type stitch patterns in the chapter on colorchange patterns. Meg swansen shares her wealth of knitting knowledge in a blog, with video technique demonstrations. The first chapter, will tell you exactly how to use every chart in this book. After that, the books consists of page after page of mosaic stitch patterns. The walker treasury project is a collectionb of full color swatch pictures based on the legendary work of knitting goddess barbara walker whose books are knitters bibles but often feature small black and white prints or diagrams of her individual designs.
The walker treasury project a pooling of efforts to. Walker lenivii gakkard mosaic knitting barbara g billedresultat for mosaic knitting patterns sometimes i read a knitting book as though it were a novel. Ive put all the patterns together and have published an ebook. They have recently been reissued by schoolhouse press and should be seriously considered for purchase by large public libraries and textile collections. The basic technique for mosaic knitting is neither unusual nor excessively demanding, if you know how to knit and you know how to slip a stitch you are ready to work. I would love to order the other three books in the serie. Mosaic patterns are created by slipping stitches from the stripe below without working them. Walker is the author of the four treasuries of knitting patterns, the learn to knit afghan book, knitting from the top and numerous books on women and spirituality. Color slipstitch knitting has been around for a long time, but it was brought into the spotlight for a time by barbara walker who dubbed the style mosaic knitting in the late 60s. My first introduction to mosaic knitting was in barbara walker s books she talks about it in some of her stitch dictionaries, and later did a whole book on the subject. Mosaic knitting was originally published in 1976, then it languished outofprint for two decades. This is the book that put slipstitch knitting into the knitting history books. Only one color is worked across the mosaic knitting.
Walker, including the womans encyclopedia of myths and secrets, and the womans dictionary of symbols and sacred objects, and more on. She is an influential knitting expert and the author of several classic encyclopedic knitting references, despite not taking to it at all when she first learned in college. Since then, the authorcreatordesignertechnician has created 116 more mosaic designs which are. Mosaic knitting patterns were first identified and categorized 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 walker s learnto knit afghan book, as well as many books on other subjects. Walker she is also the authoress of many books on goddessoriented spirituality and herstory. This revised edition includes 116 new charted mosaic designs to complement the 157 charted designs featured in the original edition. In exactly pages of clear, intelligentlywritten text a walker hallmark, she tells you everything you need to know, and takes you through the knitting of a little 8x16stitch sample. Mosaic knitting by barbara walker is a 1976 hardcover.
Learn to knit mosaics from the woman who designed them. This book contains 3 mosaic patterns, including 116 brandnew, never before seen patterns. This excellent learnto knit book is ideal for new and intermediate knitters. Mosaic knitting stitch patterns books schoolhouse press. From the magnificent mind and skillful hands of barbara g.
I have heard about mosaic knitting but always thought it was difficult. Basically, knit tworow stripes, and slip stitches from the row below to make the contrasting pattern. Walker coined the term mosaic knitting, and her definitive book on the subject was first. A treasury of knitting patterns paperback may 1, 1998. Walker coined the term mosaic knitting, and her definitive book on the subject was first published in 1976. This book has some great allover repeating patterns as well as lots of large square designs 102 rows x 53 stitches. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. She includes clear photos to help you learn the techniques that will lead you to success in knitting mosaic and lace. The first in the series by walker, this book contains patterns for knit purl combinations, ribbings, colorchange patterns, slipstitch patterns, twist stitch patterns, fancy texture patterns, yarnover stitch patterns, eyelet patterns, lace, cables and cablestitch patterns. Barbara exposes you to oodles of exciting patterns that will expand your skills as you incorporate them into your projects. For those not familiar with mosaic knitting, it is a method of twocolor knitting in. Barbara walker, whose treasuries of stitch patterns and charted designs are the mainstays of every designer and every knitter who wants to advance beyond fuzzy garter stitch scarves, has given a catchy name, mosaic knitting, to a method of producing multicolor fabric without the tedium of stranding, fair isle or intarsia.
Barbara walker s series of books of hundreds of stitch patterns are very useful for the knitting designer as well as those who wish to change the stitch pattern of a sweater, knit scarves, blankets or other projects that have no shaping. Barbara has added a instructional section in the book that covers the basics of knitting slip stitches, how to read lace and mosaic charts, how to work mosaic in the round, and tips and tricks to help you avoid potential troubles. The beginners guide to mosaic knitting by melissa leapman is here to help you make your first mosaic knit project. The book is well presented and illustrated, with clear to follow instructions. Now they are back in print with the addition of a fourth book. Walker, this book contains 380 mosaic designseach photographed and chartedincluding 116 magic mosaics. The technique of mosaic knitting was invented and the term coined by barbara walker. I can totally understand that when you look at one of the mosaic knit patterns as a beginner that they can seem intimidating. The three volumes comprising walkers knitting treasuries, published in 196872 by scribner, have long been out of print. Mosaic knitting by barbara walker, 9780942018158, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Other topics she has written about are religion, cultural anthropology, spirituality, and mythology from the viewpoint of preindoeuropean neolithic matriarchies. Buy a cheap copy of mosaic knitting book by barbara g.
This is a barbara walker style mosaic chart for doodle. Mosaic knitting looks difficult, but its really easy to do. In mosaic knitting the strands are always carried across the wrong side. Magic mosaics 38 knitting olympics 2008 2 news 7 patterns that are not reversible 306 patterns that are similar on both sides 14 patterns that are the same on both sides 26 patterns with an attractive wrong side 52 recent comments. Mosaic knitting charts look confusing, but ms walker explains them clearly. The book contains seven patterns with lots of photos and several charts to help you knit these. The bulk of this book was originally published in 1976. A third treasury of knitting patterns by barbara g.