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ReviewsPraise for The Magic of Shetland Lace Knitting "The delicate, lacy knits in The Magic of Shetland Lace Knitting has wowed our members. The book walks you carefully through all the skills you'll need and teaches you 88 glorious stitch designs that you can use as you like. There's also a selection of projects including a stunning cobweb shawl that I want sooo bad!" -Anastasia Bosakowski, editor, Crafter's Choice Book Club"[This] is one of those rare books which make you feel as if you are at a serious workshop while retaining a friendliness and accessibility which is essential for nervous knitters and newbies." - Sewing Is For Girls
Table Of ContentIntroduction How to Use This Book Chapter 1: History Chapter 2: Core Techniques Chapter 3: Designing Shawls Chapter 4: Projects Index, Resources, and Credits
SynopsisShetland lace shawls have long been the epitome of knitted elegance. Impossibly light and delicate, they are surprisingly easy to knit. This follow-up to Elizabeth Lovick's The Magic of Shetland Lace Knitting features full and complete patterns for 15 shawls that range from mini-wraps for beginners right up to a light-as-air wedding stole. Clear instructions for all the techniques needed to knit the shawls means that even beginners can achieve delightful results. And more advanced knitters can learn how to use basic patterns to create their own designs. The core techniques section gives you the technical knowledge you need to knit the projects, including techniques specific to using thin yarns and dealing with filmy pieces. The design section will help you to understand how stitches go together, and give you confidence to change stitches should you wish to. The projects, the main part of the book, give a selection of stoles, capes, and shawls in the Shetland tradition, with suggestions for alternative stitches and uses for the pieces. Magical Shetland Lace Shawls to Knit is a perfect gift for creative crafters looking to expand their knitting skills.