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Summary: Wow! Another great knitting book this year
Review: This has been quite a year for great knitting books. And Cheryl Oberle's book on shawls is not to be missed.The photography is really outstanding. Cheryl models her shawls in such a way to show the beauty of the shawl and at the same time make an artistic statement. The shawls represented are quite varied; most are done, however, in sport weight yarn. This is convenient for those who don't want to attempt a project in cobweb-fine laceweight yarn. However, directions are given if you do want to change the yarn weight to suit your tastes. The schematics include a layout of the shawl shape (oblong, diamond, triangle, etc) and the lace patterns are charted in many cases. There is a nice section on techniques. All together, a really fine volume in the folk series from Interweave Press.
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Summary: Had to have it
Review: This is a great book with wonderful designs. I could not resist buying it and have not regretted since.
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Summary: A Beautiful Book
Review: This is an aesthetically simple, beautufil book. The patterns are easy to follow and the text is fascinating--lots of simple information about the knitting customs of other countries. I have made two shawls so far, and I love them.
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Summary: Outstanding
Review: This is an excellent book with beautiful patterns. I love it. It has a brief history of traditions for each region and 25 gorgeous shawl patterns.
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Summary: good basic book
Review: What I like about this book:
It offers basic patterns which you can modify or substitute with other lace patterns as you like. Also there is a nice intro in the beginning of the book to techniques needed for shawl construction.
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