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The Magic of Shetland Lace Knitting: Stitches, Techniques, and Projects for Lighter-than-Air Shawls & More
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by Elizabeth LovickElizabeth Lovick
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Overview
The ethereal beauty and intricacy of Shetland lace knitting might seem beyond the powers of the everyday knitter, but this inspiring gift book demonstrates that the skills needed are within the reach of everyone who can knit, purl, cast on, and bind off.
Elizabeth Lovick's The Magic of Shetland Lace Knitting is designed to take the novice knitter from their first "yarn over" through the steps needed to master the more complex patterns. The techniques are introduced with clear step-by-step instructions, charts, and detailed photographs of knitted samples. Aimed primarily at beginners, more experienced knitters will also appreciate the way the book organizes the stitches, allowing for easy substitution of patterns. Those interested in different lace traditions will be excited by the collection of specifically-Shetland stitches.
And as more knitters want to stretch themselves and learn new techniques, this book will be a useful guide aimed at helping these knitters take their first steps in making a Shetland lace project. Included are all the traditional Shetland motifs, patterns, and insertions including Cat's Paw, Candlelight, Horse Shoe, and many more with suggestions for how to work the different stitches into elegant and traditional Shetland Lace accessories such as scarves, hats, and shawls.
Atmospheric photographs taken in the wild Scottish landscape and historical information about the development of Shetland lace are sure to delight all knitters and textile lovers.
Elizabeth Lovick's The Magic of Shetland Lace Knitting is designed to take the novice knitter from their first "yarn over" through the steps needed to master the more complex patterns. The techniques are introduced with clear step-by-step instructions, charts, and detailed photographs of knitted samples. Aimed primarily at beginners, more experienced knitters will also appreciate the way the book organizes the stitches, allowing for easy substitution of patterns. Those interested in different lace traditions will be excited by the collection of specifically-Shetland stitches.
And as more knitters want to stretch themselves and learn new techniques, this book will be a useful guide aimed at helping these knitters take their first steps in making a Shetland lace project. Included are all the traditional Shetland motifs, patterns, and insertions including Cat's Paw, Candlelight, Horse Shoe, and many more with suggestions for how to work the different stitches into elegant and traditional Shetland Lace accessories such as scarves, hats, and shawls.
Atmospheric photographs taken in the wild Scottish landscape and historical information about the development of Shetland lace are sure to delight all knitters and textile lovers.
Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9781250039088 |
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Publisher: | St. Martin''s Publishing Group |
Publication date: | 10/29/2013 |
Series: | Knit & Crochet |
Pages: | 144 |
Sales rank: | 506,886 |
Product dimensions: | 7.40(w) x 9.60(h) x 0.50(d) |
About the Author
ELIZABETH LOVICK has spent many years researching and knitting Shetland lace. A teacher by nature, she enjoys giving knitters the help they need to expand their horizons. She regularly contributes patterns and articles to knitting and spinning magazines in the US and UK. Elizabeth lives in the United Kingdom and frequently travels to the Shetland Isles.
Table of Contents
About this book 6
Why I love Shetland lace 8
Essential techniques 12
Tools and equipment 14
Yarn 16
The basics 18
How to read a chart 23
Edges and seams 24
Picking up stitches 26
Dealing with mistakes 28
Dressing lace 30
Designing Shetland lace 32
Putting motifs together 38
Stitch directory 46
Stitch selector 48
Stitch directory 52
Projects 120
Cobweb shawl 124
Hat and scarf set 126
Shoulder shawl 129
Baby set 132
Lacy mitts 136
Ten-stitch socks 138
Crescent shawl 140
Index 142
Abbreviations 143
Symbols 143
Credits and resources 144
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