This pattern is a remake of one from a rare, out-of-print knitting book: "Number Knitting: The NewAll-Way Stretch Method," by Virginia Woods Bellamy. I have redrawn the chart using modern techniques and laid out the pattern for modern readers.
History
The technique of Number Knitting was developed by Virginia Woods Bellamy. She offered correspondence knitting courses to knitters around the world. Her book, “Number Knitting: The New All Way Stretch Method” is a compilation of those courses. Only one edition of the book was ever printed, and it is the only knitting book she ever published. Over time, the book fell into obscurity. It is based on a patented method of handknitting. Indeed, if you do a Google search for “Number Knitting”, you’ll find the patent application, applied for in 1945, and officially patented in 1948. This book uses an ingenious method of charting, based on graph paper. Ms. Woods Bellamy raised her children during the depression, when money was tight and materials were precious. She developed a way to make garments using less yarn, but just as warm. This is not only an amazing study in ingenious knitting methods, but also a displays wonderful examples of some 1940s wartime-inspired styles. The original book is very expensive and typically retails for several hundred dollars.
Revival
I am reviving the pattern in the book for modern knitters. This "Pointed Stole" shawl pattern comes with two different variations; one with pointed ends, and one with square ends. This pattern can be quickly memorized and once you get going, will require very little metal focus. You will receive two PDFs:
- How to Number Knit
- Pointed Stole/Sequined Stole Pattern Written in English ONLY, Using American Terms ONLY.
I do not translate. Intermediate Skill Level, PDF Knitting Pattern. This is a ....PDF KNITTING PATTERN ONLY....NOT A FINISHED PRODUCT. Since digital download items (PDF Patterns) cannot be returned, no refunds will be given for any digital items. No exceptions. Please read descriptions in full before ordering to know what to expect.
- Skill Level = Intermediate
- Finished size: 60” x 16"
- Yarn: Laceweight, fine 2-ply weaving; 4 oz.
- Needles: US 11 (8mm)
- Gauge: 3 sts/inch
- Stitch Marker
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This pattern is copyrighted and cannot be reproduced in any way, either by photo copying, electronically transferring, sharing or any other means of reproduction. You are welcome to sell products made from this pattern, but you cannot sell my pattern.
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