New Vintage Lace: Knits Inspired By the Past
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| Rating | : | 4.55 (500 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1620331004 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 144 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-11-10 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Enjoy gorgeous projects that include hats, small and large shawls (circular, semi-circular, and triangular), scarves, and wraps - all inspired by traditional lace doily patterns. In her book New Vintage Lace, you'll find a collection of 18 fully-charted projects that she has altered and adapted into fresh wearable accessories suited to more modern styles and tastes.Andrea shows you many particulars of lace knitting - explaining special stitches, how to read both charts and your own knitting, different ways of adding beads, and the importance of proper blocking. New Vintage Lace will take you beyond the current trends and leave you wanting more.. Lace-knitter Andrea Jurgrau shows how she creates her patterns, lifting or creating and adjusting individual motifs, then reworking and combining them into original, unique works of wearable art.Take knitted doilies to another level! Intricate, delicate, and from the past, Andrea readily acknowledges that you might not have a use for such items
"With 16 beautiful projects inspired by the past, you will have everything you need to start an heirloom shawl of your very own." --Let's Knit"The book is a haven for lace knitters and advance lace knitters alike. The stars: Coeur d'Amour, a gob-smacking semi-circular shawl shown in crimson, the pretty Blue Dahlia and the remarkable Ghost Orchid, a breathtaking floral masterwork perfect for bride or chuppah. I love the resources this books allows and all of the information that Andrea shoves into these 140 pages." --Rohn Strong Designs"Do you love knitting lace? Have you ever wanted to but f
"Not happy with the Interweave Press part of this book, Love the designs" according to zcoop. The projects featured in this book are quite stunning (I'm currently wearing one of them!), but as far as the quality of the book is concerned, I will think twice before purchasing an Interweave-published book again. Anyone who enjoys lace knitting or incredible shawls will already know that this book is unique and want to purchase it; however, there are some things I would have liked to have known prior to ordering.To begin with, Interweave clearly -- and literally -- cut corners, and the binding and materials are not as well done as most of my Malabrigo and other booklets (of which I have many). Well, nothing's perfect, but here's. Three Stars Beautiful patterns. Charts are difficult.. "Five Stars" according to Terry Wattles. Wonderful patterns. Thanks.