lace in the Shetland tradition
By Carol Rasmussen Noble
& Margaret Leask Peterson
ISBN: 9781564778321
Publisher: Martingale
Publication Date: July 21st, 2009
Photographer: Brent Kane
RRP: £20.99
I love the way lace can look when knitted.
The designs that can be created
are amazing.
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The book is packed full of beautiful designs.
At the start the different techniques are explained
and there are clear pictures where needed.
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The patterns cover many different levels so no matter
what you level you should find something to make.
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The basic part of the pattern starts in written format
but the main lace design is in chart format.
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There are just so many patterns packed into this book!
They would make fantastic gifts from friends and family.
There is something special about giving a scarf or shawl.
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Knitting these will be a pure joy and they joy will be
passed to whoever receives the project.
The book includes: shawls, stoles, scarves, and triangles.
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Along with the patterns for 16 projects,
the authors share a wealth of lace-making knowledge
and techniques gained over decades of plying their needles.
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If you want to knit lace style garments then this book
is a good one to add to your collection.
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A fantastic mix of designs!
Knits from the North Sea available in book & eBook format
from Martingale
I received a copy of the book to review.
However all opinions expressed are my own.
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No monies were exchanged.
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