A Second Treasury of Knitting Patterns * £22 €50 $90 Including Shipping (Heavy Book)

This is a softback back of almost 400 pages in very good condition.

This book contains a staggering collection of 700 pattern stitches -

there are patterns for cables, yarn overs, twist stitches

edgings, borders

lace and slip stitches .....

here you can see typical layouts and the variety of patterns contained within this gem of a book.

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SOLD The History of the Woollen & Worsted Industries * First Edition 1921 * £20 €40 $80 Shipping Included

This hardbacked vintage deaccessioned library book has a simple red cover so there is nothing to show. The book is in good condition and has around 270 pages which examine in excellent detail the origin and growth, organization, state control, processes and inventions, use of machinery and geographical distribution of the woollen and worsted industries in the UK. Another necessary resource for textile lovers.

SOLD The Linen Trade of Europe During the Spinning Wheel Period * First Edition 1920 * £35 €65 $115 Shipping Included

This is a hardback, linen bound first edition copy of a remarkable historical book of just under 600 pages which tells the fascinating history together with detailed accounts and reports of the time and many black and white illustrations.

There is age and marking to the cover, but the book itself is in good condition. I had to show you Leonardo Da Vinci's beautiful sketch of a spinning wheel - and the table of contents.

This is a true textile-lover's book - an absolute treasure!

SOLD Jan Houtman Haemmaeker Sampler Chart * £12 €20 $28 Including Shipping

And so a few more found items... This is a chart printed off and sent personally to me by Jan Houtman and is very special because it is named after his house. Jan was a very famous Dutch sampler designer and made many samplers - but this is my favourite of all.

Here you can see the inside and outside of Jan Houtman's home - the inside decorated with his samplers.