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Knitted Lace of Estonia
by Nancy Bush

Publisher Interweave Press
Edition Paperback

From Estonian knitting authority Nancy Bush comes a new classic, Knitted Lace of Estonia. Knitters will deepen their knowledge of knitting in Estonia, home to some of the oldest knitted artifacts in northern Europe-particularly mittens, gloves, and socks-where the craft has played a major role in customs and traditions for hundreds of years. Learn about traditional lace-knitting techniques, including the traditional starburst, twig, peacock, and lily of the valley patterns and their variations; different ways to make the distinctive nupp, or subdued bobble; as well as modern adaptations of the classic ways of constructing shawls and scarves and adding lace edges. Technique chapters will include information about traditional Estonian lace knitting as well as modern adaptations of the classic ways of constructing shawls and scarves and adding lace edges. Photographs from several Estonian museums and from the author's own collection of modern knitted shawls are used as source material for patterns and construction techniques.A chapter includes dozens of Estonian lace patterns, with both graphed and written instructions, so they are easily understandable to readers. Instructions for fourteen heirloom-quality projects to knit are included: scarves and shawls in square, rectangular, and triangular shapes; some with added edgings, some without. The text covers instructions for interchanging patterns and designing an Estonian-style shawl, stole or scarf from beginning to end. Tips and techniques used in Estonia are included and augmented with expert advice from the author.

Price: £15.99

The Technique of Bruges Flower Lace
by Veronica Sorenson and J E H Rombach-de Kievid

Publisher Batsford
Edition Paperback

Bruges is one of the oldest lacemaking centres in the world and is renowned for the intricate designs it has produced – all based on flowers, leaves and braids with a unique and characteristic scroll. Twenty-five designs, originally published in Dutch, are supplemented here by thirty-five spectacular pieces of Veronica Sorenson's own devising. Designs include motifs, edgings, crosses, collars and cuffs, all-lace mats, pieces designed for specific use in the home and gift suggestions.

Price: £14.99

Mediterannean Knotted Lace
by Elena Dickson

Publisher Sally Milner Publishing
Edition Paperback

Knotted lace is one of the oldest forms of making lace and is believed to have originated in the Eastern Mediterranean around 2000 years ago.

Price: £12.99

62 Small Hearts in Bobbin Lace
by Lene Bjorn

Publisher Akacia
Edition Paperback

62 small heart projects, each with its own pricking diagram, perfect for hanging on your Christmas tree or for decorating a card. Contains single hearts, folded heart baskets and braided heart baskets.

Price: £16.50

Filet Lace: Stitches and Patterns
by Margaret Morgan

Publisher Sally Milner Publishing
Edition Paperback

The recent resurgence of interest in filet lace has highlighted the need for a book that explains its techniques to beginners, although experienced lacemakers will also gain a great deal from Filet Lace: Stitches and Patterns. Section I explains, in ten detailed, step-by-step lessons with sampler projects to be worked, the basic stitches required, and their variations. Section II provides patterns and instructions for fourteen projects with modern filet lace designs, while Section III reproduces in modern form nine patterns from very old sources.

Price: £16.99

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