Name/Title
Tunisian knittingEntry/Object ID
2020.1.285Description
From the book: "This Eastern method of knitting is fascinating to learn, and once learned it is not difficult. But at first the technique requires concentration, and a few adjustments of tension in yarn and fingers; for it is strange to the Western knitter. Practice is required. The wrong side of a piece of Tunisian knitting is especially interesting. It is a firm and sturdy fabric that looks more like crochet than knitting."Collection
Barbara Walker Swatch ProjectCategory
Chapter 8 : Patterns Made With Yarn-Over Stitches
Made/Created
Time Period
circa 2020Place
State/Province
VirginiaCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaNotes
Deborah was born in the suburbs of Philadelphia. Although she remembers her relatives often knitting or crocheting, she was left to her own devices to learn these skills. She taught herself to crochet from “How-To” books purchased from W.T. Grant. As time rolled on, she delved into crafts like macrame and quilting but never mastered knitting. After relocating to Virginia, she decided to start knitting, joined a square of the month club, and never looked back. She is currently fascinated with knitting lace shawls and plans to add the Barbara Walker Treasuries to her knitting library.Lexicon
Getty AAT
Concept
knitters, knitting (needlework), knitting (process)Parts
Count
2Parts
Swatch, typed note.Location
Box
Barbara Walker Swatch CollectionRoom
Library
