Crafty Diversions: Barbara G. Walker

Barbara G. Walker

by Anne Kuo Lukito

Barbara G. Walker (born July 2, 1930) is a U.S. author and feminist who writes about spirtuality, anthropology, literature and mythology from a matriarchical viewpoint. She also is an influential knitting expert and the author of several classic encyclopedic knitting references.

Her feminist work and activism led the The American Humanist Association to name her "Humanist Heroine" in 1993, and in 1995 she received the "Women Making Herstory" award from the New Jersey NOW.

Personally, Ms. Walker’s reference books have been inspiration for many of my original designs. In 2009 I had the honor of meeting her in person at Sock Summit, where I asked her to pick one of my hat designs as her namesake. She chose this hat (still in progress then). I think that her reaction and choice make this design even more special and endearing for me.

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PATTERN DETAILS:

Sizes / Finished Measurements

Includes instructions for Toddler (Child/X-Small, Small, Medium, Large, X-Large)

Finished Head Circumference: 16.5 (19, 19.5, 20.75, 22, 22.5)"/ 42, 48.5, 49.5, 52.5, 56, 57)cm

Height: 5.25 (6, 6.25, 6.75, 7, 7.5)"/ 13.5 (15, 15.5, 17, 18, 19)cm

Materials

Tactile Superwash Merino-Tencel Fingering Weight Yarn (50% Superwash Merino, 50% tencel, 4oz/113.5g, 412 yds/ 376.5m); 1 skein; color: Slate
1 US 2/ 2.75 mm 16"/ 40cm or longer circular needle, or size to obtain gauge; and 1 extra (optional) circular

1 set US 1/ 2.25mm 16"/ 40cm or longer circular needle, or 1-2 sizes/ 0.5mm smaller than larger needle

1 set US 2/ 2.75 mm double-pointed needles (dpns), or size to obtain gauge
Tapestry needle

Gauge

33 sts and 45 rows = 4”/ 10cm in St st with larger needles

Other Pattern Details

Available in 6 different sizes
Clear, concise, and professionally edited instructions
Clear diagrams & schematics
Template for visor in actual size - no scaling needed
Several photos
Download File size: 1.42 MB
6 pages, full color

Skills and Techniques Used in Pattern

Seaming, sewing;
Basic shaping and decreasing;
Working in the round on double-pointed needles

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Purchase Pattern (PDF Download) $5 (early bird price! Regular price: $5.50)

from Crafty Diversions:

through Ravelry:

When you click "buy now" or the basket, you will be directed to a Ravelry Pay Pal shop. Enter your Pay Pal or credit card information and follow the instructions. After payment is confirmed, you will receive a link to access and download the electronic file. Pattern is also available for purchase through Patternfish. If you would like a high-resolution hardcopy instead of an electronic pattern, please contact me directly, or visit my etsy store.

Pattern is also available as part of an e-book, Liberation, which is available for pre-sale.

Buy yarn for Amelia Earhart at www.handicraftcafe.com