Lavish Lace: Knitting With Hand-Painted Yarns

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Summary: Inspirational!!!
Review: An AWESOME book which dispells the myth that all lace must be made with itty-bitty yarn and needles. After finding this book in my local library, I was so moved that I had to buy a copy from Amazon. Almost finished with the first pattern and have found incredible passion towards lace knitting - even on a size 5 needle. A must have for all knitters!!

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Summary: Great book - for new and experienced lace kntiters!
Review: If you've never knit lace before, and are afraid of complicated instructions, fine yarn, and tiny needles, this book is for you. Each project is explained with simple charts and extra tips including "Beginner's Edge", "Technical Tips", and "Learning Curve". If you go through the projects in order, you will build on your skills and be an expert before you finish the book.

If you are an experienced lace knitter, this book will help you explore your creativity as you test swatches with different yarns, play with different colorways, and let your imagination go wild. You will find that lace knitting can be modern and stylish, as well as old-fashioned and elegant.

If you are thinking about buying this book to learn more about lace knitting, stop thinking and buy it today! You won't regret it.

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Summary: Go beyond the basics with little effort
Review: Now Knitted Lace Really Is for Everyone.
The combination of design and the use of hand painted yarn allows you to produce presents that people look forward to getting. That is if you can give them up. I found the "Ocean Blue" design the most striking.

The book has beautiful pictured and easy to understand patterns. An added plus is the use of Cherry Tree Hill Inc. yarn. Cherry Tree Hill Inc. is owned by Cheryl Potter. There is even a section on hand dying.

The book its self has large front and back flaps that can be used for book marks


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Summary: The book on lace that holds my attention
Review: Out of the many books on lace this is the one that is definitely holding my attention for a long time. Knitting lace is one technique that has befuddled me but on the first read-through of this great book - I already understand basic how's and why's of lace knitting.

With this explanation packed book one can go way beyond the basics - you have basic explanations and then you have the directions to "see" / envision your lace project in another light. I like the layout of the book - clear charts and photos, how-to design sidelines, very clear explanations and directions for envisioning your project.

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Summary: Beautiful book, but slightly dated
Review: This is truly a lovely book to look at. The patterns are easy to read, and the yarns used are gorgeous. The photography leaves a little to be desired--at the top of each pattern is the item displayed in a somewhat haphazard manner. Only one brand of yarn is used throughout the book, but it can easily be substituted with your favourite handpaint. The only thing I was somewhat disappointed in was the standard shawl and scarf patterns presented. I was hoping for some daring, unique lace patterns, but that was not to be. If you like traditional lace projects, then this is the book for you. If you're looking for something more cutting edge, then you may want to look elsewhere.