Elizabeth Zimmermann's knitter's almanac : the commemorative edition

Name/Title

Elizabeth Zimmermann's knitter's almanac : the commemorative edition

Entry/Object ID

TT820.Z54 2010

Description

"One of America's most ingenious and creative knitters presents 23 patterns in this beloved classic of knitting lore. Elizabeth Zimmermann's bestselling guide includes Aran sweaters, mittens, socks, and patterns for other items that can be followed by intermediate to advanced knitters or adapted into original works. This commemorative hardcover edition celebrates the centenary of Elizabeth Zimmermann's birth and the 50th anniversary of the founding of her company. Its new features include color photos of the finished patterns, many of them reknit using contemporary yarns, as well as a frontispiece by Andrew Wyeth, a preface by the author's daughter, an introduction by Stephanie Pearl-McPhee, instructions for the February Lady Sweater, and other bonus items."

Context

Originally published: Knitter's almanac. New York : Scribner, ©1974.

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Kristen Huntley Estate

Notes

Gift of Kristen Huntley Estate, March 2023.

Lexicon

Search Terms

knitting, knitting--patterns

Legacy Lexicon

Category

Patterns

Book Details

Author

Elizabeth Zimmermann

Edition

Third

Publisher

Dover Publications

Place Published

City

Mineola, NY

Date Published

2010

ISBN

9780486479125, 0486479129, 800759479122

LCCN

2010020885

Notes

Length: 154

Location

Room

Library