Crocheted Lace: Techniques, Patterns, and Projects

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Summary: Thread crochet
Review: Subject of this book is thread crochet using the finer hooks and cottons. Index to the patterns and stitch patterns is included. Instructions use American terminology.Good photos in color of mostly white threads. Chapters include basics, filet crochet, motifs, joining motifs, Irish crochet, crochet imitating other types of lace, edgings, adaptation and finishing. No international symbols or charts using them which is a definite drawback limiting the book to readers of English only. Starts off with some interesting ideas about the history of crochet, but gives no references to other books on the subject such as Paludan. Turner is an authority and this book is recommended for the projects and ideas. Not a first purchase though.