Product Overview
Within this compendium, the very first knitting books have been translated fromsketchy, often-inaccurate instructions into richly-colored, exciting patterns for modern-day accessories. This blend of history, mystery, and hands-on technique debunks myths about Victorian life as it inspires beginners and ambitious knitters alike. Included are instructions for Victorian lace as the Victorians never saw itin glorious detail, up-close and on location in and around Cambridge, England.The lace patterns progress from the first, most basic, edgings to the sophistication of real lace.Forty patterns are includedscarves and shawls, capes, and fichuswith comprehensive information on the tools and techniques of lace knittingfor beginners and enough challenges to keep experiencedor ambitious knitters engaged. Delicate and decorative, historical lace patterns are within the reach of today's knittersin this book of adventurous ideas with a vintage touch.
