It’s easy to see why America loves Americana. Freshness, versatility, and naivete all blend into beautiful and original designs and patterns that have been cherished, used over and over, and handed down from generation to generation. Many contemporary motifs can be traced back to the 18th century and textile decoration, in particular, shows an unbroken connection from America’s earliest days to the present. Quilt patterns from the 18th and 19th centuries are still being used, samplers are copied, plaid and check blankets are created in the identical weaves of centuries past. These are heirloom patterns, and yet they are so comfortably appropriate for today’s lifestyle.

The patterns and directions are different from those found in most knitting books. The directions are easy to follow and they show you how to substitute yarns, to make size adjustments, and to make your own adaptations. The formulas are easy and can be adapted to all of your other knitting projects. The patterns are colorful, casual, and comfortable--Americana at its best!

Paperback published in 1988 by Studio