Originally published in 1892. Republished in 2016 by Dover (cover on photo tab)

A selection of patterns from the 1892 book are available in an updated format for modern knitters. See the individual patterns for details.

This 1892 edition is out of print but freely available to download online. Please do not mark it as out of print/offline.

Knitting Essentials, Knitter’s Historical Pattern Series, Volume One is the first book in the Knitter’s Historical Pattern Series. Volume One contains the completely unabridged edition of Buttericks Art of Knitting book published in 1892. The book contains over 500 illustrations of knit pieces and techniques used in their creation.

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