Double fabric stitch

Knitted Textile

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The top half of the swatch is Fabric Stitch and the bottom half is Double Fabric Stitch.

The top half of the swatch is Fabric Stitch and the bottom half is Double Fabric Stitch.

Name/Title

Double fabric stitch

Entry/Object ID

2020.1.190

Description

From the book: "A variation of Fabric Stitch. Both versions of this pattern are very dense, and must be worked on large needles lest the stitches become too tight. Fabric Stitch produces a fabric that is firm, close, flat, and sturdy, therefore ideal for sports wear and “hard use” articles like cushion covers and slippers. Worked on large needles in heavy cotton yarn, and surrounded by a fringed edging, either version makes delightful place mats. Double Fabric Stitch, because of its thickness and body, is good for hot-dish mats and potholders."

Collection

Barbara Walker Swatch Project

Category

Chapter 5 : Slip-Stitch Patterns

Acquisition

Accession

2020.1

Made/Created

Artist

Susan Widhammer

Time Period

circa 2020

Place

State/Province

North Dakota

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Notes

Susan's mother taught her a variety of needlecraft, including crochet, cross stitch, and basic knitting. Later in life, Susan took a knitting class at a yarn store and became serious about knitting, enjoying its calming effects and how it allows her to escape from the concerns of her daily life. Her favorite items to knit are hats for babies in the NICU! Although her family moved often due to her husband's military career she feels fortunate to have found a group of crafters at every duty station.

Lexicon

Getty AAT

Concept

knitters, knitting (needlework), knitting (process)

Parts

Count

3

Parts

Two swatches, handwritten note.

Materials

Material Notes

Double Fabric Stitch portion of the swatch was knit with size 10 needles.

Color

Blue

Location

Box

Barbara Walker Swatch Collection

Room

Library