Saturday, May 29, 2010

Successful Lace Knitting: Celebrating the Work of Dorothy Reade by Donna Druchunas

Published 2010

This book presents not only a beautiful collection of patterns but also a fascinating biography of Dorothy Reade, arguably the mother of modern lace knitting. It's a must-have for any knitter who appreciates lace! Discover techniques and patterns developed by Reade in the 1960s as you create gorgeous projects featuring completely modern designs.

• Offers more than 25 exquisite patterns for everything from scarves and stoles to sweaters and socks to items for home decor
• Features a wide range of styles from top designers such as Annie Modesitt, Jackie Erickson-Schweitzer, and Evelyn Clark
• Presents the "now I get it" approach to using charts and knitting lace

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