Name/Title
Close stitchEntry/Object ID
2020.1.175Description
From the book: "Every knitter of socks is familiar with this pattern, which is commonly used to reinforce the heels. But both Heel Stitch and its relative Close Stitch have many other uses. They are good for any article that is going to have to sustain rough wear, such as gloves, cushion covers, chair seats, mats, the soles of knitted slippers, etc. Heel Stitch can be effectively used in making durable coats, jackets, or children's leggings. Done in heavy yarn on small needles it is virtually windproof and creates a very strong fabric."Collection
Barbara Walker Swatch ProjectCategory
Chapter 5 : Slip-Stitch Patterns
Made/Created
Time Period
circa 2020Place
Region
Long IslandState/Province
New YorkCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaNotes
Helene is a fiber artist on Long Island who was taught to knit by her mother. She knits and crochets when traveling since it's easy to carry around.Lexicon
Getty AAT
Concept
knitters, knitting (needlework), knitting (process)Parts
Count
2Parts
Swatch, typed note.Location
Box
Barbara Walker Swatch CollectionRoom
Library