Elizabeth Zimmermann's Knitter's Almanac: The Commemorative Edition (Dover Knitting, Crochet, Tatting, Lace)

Title Page; Copyright Page; Dedication; Acknowledgements; Preface; Introduction; Table of Contents; JANUARY -- An Aran Sweater; Fishtrap Pattern:; Left Twist:; Right Twist:; Ribbed Cable:; FEBRUARY -- Some Babies' Things; DOUBLE-KNITTING POT-HANDLER; SQUARE SHAWL; PITHY DIRECTIONS: DOUBLE-KNITTING BLANKET OR PAD 20" X 26".; BABY SWEATER ON TWO NEEDLES; PRACTICALLY SEAMLESS; BABY LEGGINGS; MARCH -- Difficult Sweater (Not Really); PITHY DIRECTIONS FOR CHAINMAIL SWEATER; APRIL -- Mystery Blanket: Weaving; WEAVING; PITHY DIRECTIONS FOR BLANKET 45" 66".; MAY -- Mittens for Next Winter.;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. Title Page Copyright Page Dedication Acknowledgements Preface Introduction Table of Contents JANUARY -- An Aran Sweater Fishtrap Pattern: Left Twist: Right Twist: Ribbed Cable: FEBRUARY -- Some Babies' Things DOUBLE-KNITTING POT-HANDLER SQUARE SHAWL PITHY DIRECTIONS: DOUBLE-KNITTING BLANKET OR PAD 20" X 26". BABY SWEATER ON TWO NEEDLES PRACTICALLY SEAMLESS BABY LEGGINGS MARCH -- Difficult Sweater (Not Really) PITHY DIRECTIONS FOR CHAINMAIL SWEATER APRIL -- Mystery Blanket: Weaving WEAVING PITHY DIRECTIONS FOR BLANKET 45" 66". MAY -- Mittens for Next Winter. PITHY DIRECTIONS: NORWEGIAN MITTENS 12" LONG, 9" AROUND HAND. MITERED MITTENS. SIZE, AVERAGE ADULT, 8" AROUND HAND JUNE -- Borders. Small Stuff for Summer Knitting:Three Hats PITHY DIRECTIONS: MALTESE FISHERMAN'S HAT. GANOMY HAT THREE-CORNERED HAT JULY -- A Shawl: Good Travel-Knitting. Bonus: One Row Buttonhole PITHY DIRECTIONS: PLAIN SHAWL, CIRCULAR, ABOUT 72" ACROSS. SHAWL WITH CONCENTRIC CIRCLES OF HOLES. AUGUST -- Christmas Fiddle-Faddle in the Wilds PITHY DIRECTIONS: NET FOR FRUIT. STAR. TREE. ANGEL. SEPTEMBER -- Nether Garments PITHY DIRECTIONS FOR TIGHTS, CHILDREN AND ADULTS. OCTOBER -- Open-Collared PulloverPITHY DIRECTIONS: OPEN-COLLARED SHIRT WITH GARTER STITCH TRIM AND PLACKET-NECK OPEN-COLLARED SHIRT FROM THE TOP DOWN. FACED COLLAR AND NECK-OPENING. NOVEMBER -- Moccasin Socks PITHY DIRECTIONS: MOCCASIN SOCK. DECEMBER -- Hurry-up Last-Minute Sweater PITHY DIRECTIONS FOR WISHBONE SWEATER. APPENDIX OF POSSIBLY UNFAMILIAR TERMS AND IDIOSYNCRATIC PROCEDURES IN THE FOREGOING TEXT. February Lady Sweater Index.