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Victorian Lace Today | 
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| Author: Jane Sowerby
Creator: Alexis Xenakis
Publisher: XRX Books
Category: Book
Buy New: $42.95
New (4) Used (11) from $32.40
Avg. Customer Rating:  56 reviews
Sales Rank: 307212
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 192
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.6
Dimensions (in): 10.9 x 10.2 x 0.9
ISBN: 1933064072
Dewey Decimal Number: 746.226043
EAN: 9781933064079
ASIN: 1933064072
Publication Date: November 1, 2006
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Product Description
Within this compendium, the very first knitting books have been translated from sketchy, often-inaccurate instructions into richly-colored, exciting patterns for modern-day accessories. This blend of history, mystery, and hands-on technique debunks myths about Victorian life as it inspires beginners and ambitious knitters alike. Included are instructions for Victorian lace as the Victorians never saw it—in glorious detail, up-close and on location in and around Cambridge, England. The lace patterns progress from the first, most basic, edgings to the sophistication of "real" lace. Forty patterns are included—scarves and shawls, capes, and fichus—with comprehensive information on the tools and techniques of lace knitting for beginners and enough challenges to keep experienced or ambitious knitters engaged. Delicate and decorative, historical lace patterns are within the reach of today's knitters in this book of adventurous ideas with a vintage touch.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 51 more reviews...
 Eye candy for lace lovers July 14, 2008
I don't knit, so I can't review the patterns in this book. But I love knitted lace, and this book is as much a coffee table book for the richness of its photos as it is a book of knitted lace history and patterns. You are taken to a place of elegance and calm, the solid structures of history, the delicate composition of lace drifting on the wind.
Inspiring June 2, 2008
I was curious about the one reviewer who gave this book only 1 star. She says that there are many mistakes in the directions. If that is indeed true, it's a shame, given that this book is simply gorgeous. I don't generally follow patterns, so I'm not all that concerned with the accuracy of them.
So, for my purposes, this book warrants five stars. The knitting is absolutely stunning, as are the photographs of them. I never tire of browsing through this book. For that, it's inspirational.
 Awesome, had to have it! May 29, 2008
I saw this book referrenced on many blogs and sites. Saw alot of finished projects either directly from, or based on patterns in this book and they were gorgeous. I am a careful buyer so I decided to check the book out of the library and ordered it the next week!
I'm an experienced (not expert), but slow knitter so I know if and when I get around to actually using it for a pattern it will be great and easy to use. But the pictures, the scenery, and the history that's included in the book make it worth the buy even if you don't plan on actually knitting one of the shawls. Each pattern is explained, where it came from, charted into sections so you can easily adapt an edge to a different shawl, or a simple scarf, take a middle chart for a sweater sleeve, it's very versatile! And very beautiful.
victorian lace today May 17, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
This has beautiful patterns, with clear directions. All of the patterns are wearable in todays fashions, and many are timeless. This will keep me busy for years to come!
great book for beautiful knitting projects April 20, 2008
This is a very interesting book for both the sophisticated knitter and the beginner. The shawls and scarves seem unique and challenging to make. The book is well organized with beautiful phots and clear directions. I can't wait to have the time to try making some!
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