Yarn-over check

Name/Title

Yarn-over check

Entry/Object ID

2020.1.135

Description

From the book: "The technique of making this pattern is interesting and novel. Because of the use of yarn-over stitches, the fabric tends to be loose and fluffy, with a good deal of lateral spread. Care must be taken not to cast on too many stitches."

Collection

Barbara Walker Swatch Project

Category

Chapter 4 : Color-Change Patterns

Acquisition

Accession

2020.1

Made/Created

Artist

Ruth Ann McGlynn

Time Period

circa 2020

Notes

Ruth's mother taught her how to knit at a young age. She picked up knitting again roughly 15 years ago and has been knitting ever since. She knits as often as she can and enjoys making items such as socks, sweaters, shawls, and gloves and enjoys knitting lace and Fair Isle the most.

Lexicon

Getty AAT

Concept

knitters, knitting (needlework), knitting (process)

Parts

Count

2

Parts

Swatch, typed letter.

Color

Blue

Location

Box

Barbara Walker Swatch Collection

Room

Library