Name/Title
Checked basket stitchEntry/Object ID
2020.1.198Description
From the book: "This pattern is an 'evolutionary intermediate,' which is a fancy way of saying that it stands in between one pattern and another in their progressive development. Basket Stitch is here alternated and turned into a check, by working on the half-drop principle."Collection
Barbara Walker Swatch ProjectCategory
Chapter 5 : Slip-Stitch Patterns
Made/Created
Time Period
circa 2020Place
State/Province
VermontCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaNotes
Leslie, a longtime fan of Barbara Walker, was taught to knit when she was 21 and has knit daily ever since. She began knitting non-functional objects inspired by fantastical creatures for her children when they were young, and also enjoys knitting socks, designing knitwear, and writing patterns.Lexicon
Getty AAT
Concept
knitters, knitting (needlework), knitting (process)Parts
Count
2Parts
Swatch, typed letter.Location
Box
Barbara Walker Swatch CollectionRoom
Library
