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New Zeaklander Margaret Stove is a doyenne of knitted lace, and has spent her life teaching and developing the spinning of gossamer yarn through her company Artisan Lace. This book is an exploration of designs and traditions, and is a must-read for any serious lace knitter. The book represents her wish to share with others all she has learnt about knitted lace over her long career. Each intricate, beautiful garment is accompanied by detailed writings on how the design came about, referring to special pieces in Margaret's collection, how she went about selecting stitch patterns and edgings, and providing expert tips to produce flawless results. She also explores how knitted lace holds such an important place in family histories, and this book will inspire you to create your own heirloom pieces that will be passed down through the generations.-The Knitter Share the personal knitting journey of the author as she describes how she learnt to knit lace from scratch through to the spectacular pieces she now produces. Each story is accompanied by in-depth description of the lace techniques used, patterns to complete the piece and the traditions she drew on for inspiration. The 11 original projects include highlight techniques from such far and distant places as the Shetland Islands, Orenburg and Estonia. Then there are details on how she invented and perfected new lace designs that represent her home country, New Zealand. As an expert on lace repair and conservation there is much information shared on the processes involved in preserving and repairing your own heirlooms.-Innovative Machine Embroidery & Textile Art
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Wrapped in Lace highlights a significant part of Margaret Stove's personal knitting journey: working with the legendary "wedding ring shawl", a large knitted lace shawl so fine and delicate that it can be drawn through a wedding ring. Framed by an engaging narrative of learning to create knitted lace from scratch, Wrapped in Lace describes each set of lace techniques, patterns, and traditions in depth, then gives an original pattern for a lace shawl, stole, or scarf. The twelve original projects are characteristic of knitted lace from the Faroe Islands, Shetlands Islands, Orenburg, Estonia, and lace motifs of New Zealand, as well as more contemporary European work. An expert on lace repair and conservation, Margaret Stove also teaches how to preserve, restore, or even remake knitted lace heirlooms.
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38 of 39 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Margaret Stove has researched knitted lace from all over the world and documents the very best traditions and techniques. She has designed some truly astonishing shawls and I stand in awe at her work.
There are no basic knitting instructions (this book is definitely not aimed at a beginner or intermediate knitter). The charts are huge. Some of the techniques are fascinating and may not have been written about anywhere else. There is a section on repairing damaged knitted lace which would be invaluable if (heaven forbid) a piece of work had a hole torn or worn.
The shawls in this book are so fine and so sophisticated I for one stand little hope of ever knitting one! (having said that, the "Rosebud Faroese" shawl looks promising for a first project, but I'll still approach it with caution, a good light and lots of patience)
The "Rata" scarf is an oblong knitted in one piece following Shetland tradition with a lovely edging and may well become my second project.
The "filmy fern shawl" is not only incredibly beautiful but it uses an ingenious method of knitting all the pointed edging continuously and then working from edges to centre. I think you should allow yourself a couple of years if you plan to tackle this, but start it well before retirement or your eyes may give out!
I was very pleased to see that details are provided of a UK supplier for the very fine yarns used in these shawls.
All in all, beautiful, delicate, intricate, airy, and ambitious! One for any good collection
There are no basic knitting instructions (this book is definitely not aimed at a beginner or intermediate knitter). The charts are huge. Some of the techniques are fascinating and may not have been written about anywhere else. There is a section on repairing damaged knitted lace which would be invaluable if (heaven forbid) a piece of work had a hole torn or worn.
The shawls in this book are so fine and so sophisticated I for one stand little hope of ever knitting one! (having said that, the "Rosebud Faroese" shawl looks promising for a first project, but I'll still approach it with caution, a good light and lots of patience)
The "Rata" scarf is an oblong knitted in one piece following Shetland tradition with a lovely edging and may well become my second project.
The "filmy fern shawl" is not only incredibly beautiful but it uses an ingenious method of knitting all the pointed edging continuously and then working from edges to centre. I think you should allow yourself a couple of years if you plan to tackle this, but start it well before retirement or your eyes may give out!
I was very pleased to see that details are provided of a UK supplier for the very fine yarns used in these shawls.
All in all, beautiful, delicate, intricate, airy, and ambitious! One for any good collection
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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A lovely book. Discusses the history of lace knitting in various countries, and a short tutorial. Not a book for the beginner.
Beautiful patterns. I want to make all of them!
Beautiful patterns. I want to make all of them!
15 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
You might wish to add this book to your knitting collection simply because of the beautiful designs. These fine shawls are for the fearless and dedicated knitter with much experience. They are knitted entirely from charts, often very complex charts. If you are unfamiliar with the symbols used on charts, you have to flick backwards are forwards to understand the charts - this is not very helpful when you are trying to follow a complex pattern. You could simplify one of the scarves as a beginner by just knitting the central panel. However, this is a challenging book, full of patterns to show off your skill as a knitter. The patterns are incredible and a credit to Margaret. There is even help for those wishing to design their own shawl patterns. The book is a journey and tribute to heirloom designs. This review first appeared on Karen Platt's book review website.
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Definitely not for the beginner
I have knitted several Shetland shawls, some very intricate, but none of the patterns were so hard to understand as the patterns in this book. Read more
Published 3 months ago by titch
Wrapped in Lace
A beautiful book. You need to be experienced to follow this book. Instructions are not for those new to shawl knitting. However, it is well written and presented.
Published 5 months ago by lucybear
If you love lace knitting...
... you need this book. I saw the Filmy Fern shawl at an exhibition and it was the star of the show. It's on my 'to do' list: I need to find the right yarn. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Natasha Coombs
Lovely knitting book.
A really lovely book to either knit from or just look through! I was going to start a scarf but haven't really got the time - but I am still glad that I bought this book as I get... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Mrs Boo
Beautiful book.
This is a lovely book, with great pictures and nice clear charts. There is a good variety of different shapes of shawls and stitch patterns. Read more
Published 14 months ago by S. darnbrough
Published about 20 years too late...
One, and one only interesting design.
The rest...well, is there a lace knitter out there who has not heard about (k)nupps? or Orenburg? or ...knitting with symbols? Read more
The rest...well, is there a lace knitter out there who has not heard about (k)nupps? or Orenburg? or ...knitting with symbols? Read more
Published 16 months ago by A. M. Henderson
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