 Item #B01673 (Book) -- $26.00great news! it has just been reprinted and it is now in stock! The Art of Shetland Lace by Sarah Don The Art of Shetland Lace has become established as the detailed reference book on both the history and techniques of lace knitting. Sarah Don starts by giving an account of the history of the art of Shetland lace. She goes on to provide instructions of making sample squares of over 30 stitch patterns (each illustrated with a detailed photograph) and explains the techniques involved in making a garment. There are notes on dressing and stretching, basic constructions of shawls and scarves, adapting patterns and obtaining materials together with full instructions for seven projects. These are in different stitches and weights of yarn and include shawls, scarves, a baby's shawl and a christening dress -- all destined to become heirlooms of the future. For anybody who wants to take up this most delicate of knitting techniques, The Art of Shetland Lace is the ideal introduction. 120 pages soft back. |
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