How to Knit: Shoes, Leggings, Gaiters, Stockings, Vests, Jackets, Mittens

Practical, elegant, and beautifully instructive, How to Knit by Miss Loch is a charming nineteenth-century manual devoted to the art and craft of knitting—an indispensable guide for both the domestic artisan and the devoted needleworker. First published in an era when handmade garments were both necessity and expression, the book offers clear directions, patterns, and techniques for creating everything from stockings and jackets to gaiters, shoes, and mittens.

Written in the graceful instructional style of the Victorian period, Miss Loch’s guide combines practical skill with aesthetic refinement, showing how the simplest threads could be transformed into garments of comfort, beauty, and durability. Each section reflects the domestic artistry of the time, where craftsmanship was regarded not only as utility but as a moral and creative pursuit.

A delightful artifact of textile history, this volume remains an invaluable reference for lovers of traditional knitting, historical fashion, and handicraft heritage, preserving the timeless rhythm of the needle in words and pattern.

Complete edition of Miss Loch’s 19th-century knitting manual

Includes detailed instructions for clothing and accessory patterns

Combines domestic craft with Victorian elegance and practicality

Essential for readers of textile history, fashion design, and traditional handcrafts