Second Book of Modern Lace Knitting

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Summary: The most beautiful lace knitting you'll ever see
Review: These patterns are collected from vintage knitting from over the years, and they are the best of the best. This book has a Rose pattern that looks great knitting up in wool yarn for a shawl, as well as in thinner cotton for a table cloth. This book isn't really suitable for a beginner; if you are new to lace knitting, I recommend Martha Waterman's book first, then move on to this one.

These lace patterns make great baby christening blankets for an important gift, or a wedding shawl.

If you make a tablecloth, you can take a simple cardboard decorators table, drape it with a plain round of colored or neutral polished cotton and then put a handknitted tablecloth on it and have an accent piece that is incredibly beautiful (a decorator table has a cross-base and round top made of particle board or cardboard. You can put a glass round on top, but it isn't necessary. They are very inexpensive.) This is especially nice if you have Victorian or country decor.

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Summary: Beautiful Lace Patterns
Review: This book has some of the most beautiful lace patterns you will find (the 'Rose of England' design is exquisite). The written instructions and charts included for each pattern are clear and easy to follow. Because the patterns are quite intricate, this book may not be suitable for the novice, but for the experienced lace knitter it is a must.