A Fourth Treasury of Knitting Patterns

Treasury of Knitting Patterns #4

by Barbara G. Walker

Book by Walker, Barbara G.

Genres: Knitting, Reference, Crafts, Nonfiction

239 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 2000

About the author

Barbara Walker studied journalism at the University of Pennsylvania and then took a reporting job at the Washington Star in DC. During her work as a reporter, she became increasingly interested in feminism and women's issues.

Her writing career has been split between knitting instruction books, produced in the late 1960s through the mid-80s; and women's studies and mythology books, produced from the 1980s through the early 21st C.

Reviews

[Nadia]

Another well-done work by Barbara Walker! Her facility with knitting concepts and styles is unparalleled. This volume of the Treasury series is a little too advanced for a novice such as myself; however, it is another one I'll be getting for my collection and will revisit as my experience & ability grows. Highly recommended for knitting lovers!

[Karen]

All of her Treasuries are important stitch reference books, and no knitting library is complete without them.

[Lydia Chiang]

Excellent book. A must read.

[Susan Collinsworth]

A good resource for knitters. Not just patterns, but instructions and tips for various techniques.

[Kelly (Maybedog)]

This isn't really a pattern book, it's a stitch book, meaning it gives you the patterns for stitches you can incorporate into whatever you are knitting. The stitch patterns in here are fabulous and unlike most stitch books, there are many that are shown in sample garments so you get an idea of what the look like on a larger scale. There are lace, cable and garter stitch patterns. There is even a section on mosaic patterns, generally omitted from stitch libraries. The drawbacks are that it's all in black and white and the patterns are only in chart form, no descriptions. I generally like it fine that way but I know a lot of knitters who prefer descriptions. But even I, big on charts, do not like the lace sampler charts in here which are on edge (a diamond rather than a rectangle or square) and very very small.

But the book is definitely worth a read and I would like to add it to my collection.

[Erin Germain]

I started at the tail of this set, simply because there were very few copies left and I wanted to be certain I didn't miss out!

As other reviewers have said, this is more a collection of different stitch patterns, with some suggestions on how they could be used. Color plates would have been nice, especially for the mosaic section, but everything seems clear enough. I've already culled one of the lace stitches for a set of curtains and see some potential scarves and shawls for others. Now to go get the others!

[Lynn]

I reserved all four books from my library, not knowing what to expect. When I picked them up I was completely overwhelmed! They were not not booklets or readers, but detailed reference books every knitter should have.

I was, and am, still overwhelmed. The information included is amazing, and I can't wait to start adding what I learned to my knitting.

[Myriad]

While the charted designs are, in my opinion, not as attractive or usable as those in the previous volumes, Walker's notes on combining motifs, shaping, and creating seamless items are a valuable resource. the first chapter on garter stitch geometry was especially thought-provoking.

[Ann Johnson Davis]

Good reference, more complicated long stitch patterns / motifs. I love the first two so much more, but I'm glad I have this one too.

[Molly]

A beautiful collection of simple patterns.

[Danielle]

Some nice stitch patterns. An interesting short bio of Barbara Walker.

[A. Noon]

I love Walker's books. This one explores more of her own designs, which is fun to read because it gives you a window on a designer's process.

[Saleris]

This and the 3 other Knitting Treasuries should really be bought together. As far as I can tell, there isn't a repeat of patterns in the set. I could be wrong, but I don't think so.

[Maylin]

essential reference

[Mckinley]

Great visual of patterns.