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Shetland Fine Lace Knitting: Recreating Patterns from the Past.

Shetland Fine Lace Knitting: Recreating Patterns from the Past.

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This book showcases historical knitted lace pieces from the Shetland Museum collection, providing instructions and charts for recreating individual lace motifs. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in lace knitting, historical knitting, knitwear design, and the Shetland Islands.

Format: Hardback
Length: 208 pages
Publication date: 29 February 2024
Publisher: The Crowood Press Ltd


The art of Shetland knitted lace-making is a captivating and intricate craft that involves the creation of delicate and intricate garments using fine openwork knitting techniques. These garments, including shawls, stoles, and scarves, were once considered luxury items due to their exceptional fineness, complexity of design, and the considerable time required to make them. This book offers a unique insight into the historical knitted lace pieces held in the Shetland Museum collection. It provides detailed descriptions of individual lace motifs, accompanied by step-by-step instructions and charts that enable readers to recreate these beautiful designs. Each lace pattern includes written knitting instructions, accompanied by photographs of the original samples and modern knitted swatches. Additionally, the book includes a comprehensive knitting chart to assist readers in executing the patterns with precision. Whether you have a passion for lace knitting, historical knitting, knitwear design, or the captivating Shetland Islands, this book is an essential resource for anyone seeking to explore the world of knitted lace.

Weight: 912g
Dimension: 268 x 222 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780719842870

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