The craft of Shetland knitted lace-making involves fine openwork knitting, used to make shawls, stoles and scarves, among other garments. These were considered luxury items because of their fineness, complexity of design, and the length of time required to make them. This book reveals historical knitted lace pieces held in the Shetland Museum collection. It details individual lace motifs, together with instructions and charts for how to recreate them. Each lace pattern includes written knitting...
This easy-to-follow course in lace knitting will transform the complete beginner into an accomplished expert. Progress from simple eyelet lace to openwork stitching and intricate edgings as you develop the skill and confidence to create beautiful pieces of lace filigree. With step-by-step tuition and a preliminary section explaining all the essentials – yarn, needles, tension, techniques and how to read knitting charts – this guide could not be more accessible. All of the stitch swatches are c...
Unlocking the Secrets of Zigzag and Torchon Ground Techniques in Bobbin Lace
by Wilma N Hubert
The Complete Guide to Zigzag and Torchon Ground Techniques
by Rickey A Uri
A companion to the bestselling Torchon Lace Workbook, these 28 lovely patterns are all centered around a sampler. Includes concise at-a-glance guides to techniques and terminology.
A fully illustrated colour book that combines various lace-making techniques and patterns with the craft of fan making. The lace patterns as well as general instructions are complemented by photography of the finished work. The book covers: A short history of fans with special emphasis on lace; How to make a fan, from design to finished product; Bobbin lace fans; Experimental Bobbin lace fans with colour; Embroidered lace fans; Needlelace fans; Mixing lace techniques; Themed lace fans; Dimension...
Easy How-To Techniques For Simply Stylish 18" Dolls
by Andra Knight-Bowman
This exciting new book is a practical guide to teach you indispensable knitting techniques that you can apply to 18 inch doll clothes. You will find a collections of outfits that are easy and quick to make. You'll find 7 complete technique lessons with 7 stylish 18 inch doll ensembles. With each technique you learn, you'll be able to immediately apply it. Techniques include: how to work cables, knitting in the round on double pointed needles, working a jogless join, adding embroidery and accents...
Timeless and beautiful shawls from Ireland, Scotland, and Wales inspire this volume of stitches and shawl patterns. Shapes include triangles, squares, circles, and half-circles, with openwork, textured stitches, and lace edgings to combine as you choose. Everything you need to know to design and knit your own shawls is provided; detailed instructions for eight shawls are included.
Learn how to master three classic Shetland lace motifs--just six simple stitches--and build your skills with 20 beautiful and varied projects, too! Explore traditional Shetland lace knitting with expert teacher Brooke Nico! She shows how just three simple motifs--Feather and Fan and Old Shale; Acre and Razor; and Horseshoe and Leaf--can yield a variety of lovely items, from fashion, to accessories, to home d cor. Step-by-step photos and easy-to-follow instructions help even beginners grasp e...