Updated May 9, 2025 this list will continue to expand over time
One of my recent new challenges has been working with open source (pre 1925) patterns. This has allowed me to discover new patterns that I haven’t seen before, but used to be very common. However the needle size, yarn size, and even the terminology used are different than today.
Terminology
Stitches:
Make 1: yarn over
Plain (stitch): pl : knit
Take In: knit 2 together
Narrow: n: knit 2 together
Back (Stitch): purl
Raise Stitch: make one using the bar between stitches
Knit Crossed: knit in the back loop
Throw Over: th o or o: yarn over
Seam: purl
Double Knitting: a way to make a double sided garment, see The Art Of Knitting(page 9)
Patent Knitting: brioche knitting
Tools:
Wire: Knitting needle
Pins, Knitting pins: Knitting needle
Garments:
Anti-Macassars: a small work placed over the back and or arms of chairs,either as decoration or to protect the original fabric of the chair
D'Oyleys: doilies, an ornamental mat
Counterpane: a bedspread or decorative bed cover
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