Masterpieces Of Irish Crochet Lace

Crocheters at every level of expertise will appreciate these versatile patterns and their complete instructions for 30 motifs, 12 intricate grounds, and a variety of traditional footings and borders. 100 photos.

With over 50 photographs of completed lace work, this practical guide provides instructions for creating a number of lovely Irish crochet trimmings, including edgings, collars, yokes, inserts, and a bib.

The only book you'll need on thefundamentals ofthreads and weaves, plus numerous projects for beginner to advanced weavers, plus two-harness looms, four-harness looms, fabrics, colors, much more. Over 160 illustrations."

A guide for beginning collectors of lace provides all the information necessary to identify the common forms of American lace and offers tips on preserving, storing, and displaying lace

Forty-nine Irish crochet patterns offer needlecrafters an inexpensive introduction — or perhaps a renewed acquaintance with — a beautiful form of ornamentation. Taken from a variety of thread company leaflets of the 1930s and 40s, these lovely designs include a table doily, bedspread, lace edgings, Renaissance collar, and more.

"It's always a pleasure to see an information-packed reference book back in print." — Yarn Market News Learn how to use your crochet hook to make delicate lace patterns with this illustrated guide. No previous experience is necessary; aspiring lacemakers will find all the basic techniques here, and experienced readers

Books about Pattern Book of Renaissance Lace

Richly illustrated with photos, charts, and drawings, this guide features more than 100 patterns for children's and adults' sweaters, jackets, caps, mittens, stockings, and shawls. Includes suggestions for adaptations to individual tastes.

"selection of projects from the following previously published Dover books by Barbara Christopher: Elegant Christmas Ornaments to Crochet (1995) and Victorian Crocheted Christmas Ornaments (1993)"

More than a manual on techniques or a pattern book, this guide suggests innovative approaches to traditional hooks, stitches, and yarns. More than 80 color photographs and 49 line drawings.