Customer Reviews:
 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!
Beautiful Book April 9, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I love this book. I'm a beginning lace knitter, so it will be awhile before I get to some of the greater projects in here. However, there are a couple of patterns I can aspire to right now. It's so pretty, I leave it out for others to look at. Of course, this makes people ask for the garments! Someday, maybe.
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