The magic of Shetland lace when knitting

Traditional Shetland lace may seem inaccessible to ordinary knitters. Yet, these intricately beautiful, ethereal designs are achieved simply, provided you know how to cast on and cast off, and knit and purl them. This book, The Magic of Knitting Shetland Lace, is designed to guide beginners step by step from the basic yarn over to elaborate designs.

• The first chapter presents basic techniques with detailed step-by-step instructions, stitch diagrams, and sample photographs.
• The directory brings together a multitude of traditional Shetland stitches, repeating or integrated stitches, borders and motifs, including Cat's Paw, Candlelight, Horse Shoe, among many others. Organized by the number of stitches and rows in a repeat, it makes it easy to identify a particular stitch.
• The patterns in the third chapter illustrate the transformation of these stitches into elegant accessories inspired by Shetland tradition: shawls, scarves and hats.

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Author : Lovick, Elizabeth