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Knitted Lace of Estonia with DVD: Techniques, Patterns, and Traditions
Nancy Bush (Author)

Knitted Lace of Estonia with DVD: Techniques, Patterns, and Traditions

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Language
English
Paperback
150 pages
ISBN 10
1596683155
ISBN 13
978-1596683150

Key features

  • Deepen your knowledge of lace knitting with 14 Estonian, heirloom quality lace patterns from Nancy Bush in a new edition of her bestselling book
  • Knitted Lace of Estonia
  • . Now with a bonus 1-hour DVD,
  • Knitted Lace of Estonia
  • will teach you about traditional lace-knitting techniques, such as:
  • Traditional twig, peacock, and lily of the valley patterns and their variations.
  • Traditional twig, peacock, and lily of the valley patterns and their variations.
  • Different ways to make the distinctive nupp, or subdued bobble.
  • Different ways to make the distinctive nupp, or subdued bobble.
  • Modern adaptations of the classic ways of constructing shawls and scarves and adding lace edges.
  • Modern adaptations of the classic ways of constructing shawls and scarves and adding lace edges.
  • On the new bonus DVD, Nancy explores the knitting traditions of Estonia, as well as offers in-depth instructions for the book's patterns and techniques, as well as designing an Estonian-style shawl, stole or scarf from beginning to end.

Specifications

PublisherInterweave; PAP/DVD edition (October 26, 2010)
LanguageEnglish
Paperback150 pages
ISBN 101596683155
ISBN 13978-1596683150
Item Weight1.2 pounds
Dimensions8.5 x 0.5 x 9 inches
ASIN1596683155

About this product

Review "This is a beautiful book for any knitter... and if you are already a lace lover you definitely need to have this book in your collection." - About.com Guide to Knitting "Everything you need to know to create an authentic lace shawl is included, from knitting a center to knitting a frame; how to connect the two; special techniques for cast-on, bind-off, joining, and more." - Blogcritics.org, Alyse Wax "If you love fine lace, you certainly will enjoy this new book. The history and patterns are wonderful." - Knitting News "How can you not love a book like this? It's got everything. History. Beautiful patterns. Great stitches. Lovely pictures. Good writing." - KnittingScholar.com "Just like every other knitter, I've been bitten by the lace bug and this book is giving me the fever." - Knitty.com "For knitters who love lace, Nancy Bush, really skinny yarns and/or eastern Europe, the only logical choice is Knitted Lace of Estonia ." - knotions online magazine "Beautifully in-depth" - Yarn Market News About the Author Nancy Bush teaches workshops for guilds, shops, and at conferences throughout the United States, Canada, and Northern Europe. She is the author of Folk Socks , Folk Knitting in Estonia , Knitting on the Road , Knitting Vintage Socks , and Knitted Lace of Estonia . Nancy lives in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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