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by Lynne Watterson (Author)
Unlock the art of lace knitting with this comprehensive guide designed for beginners and beyond.
Dive into step-by-step techniques, stunning stitch patterns, and a variety of projects that will take you from novice to expert. Start with simple eyelet lace and progress to intricate openwork and edgings, building your skills and confidence along the way. This accessible guide covers all the essentials, from yarn and needles to tension, techniques, and reading knitting charts. Each stitch swatch is clearly photographed and provided in both written and chart form, making it easy for even the newest knitters to get started immediately. With 13 delightful projects to practice your new skills, including a baby blanket, slippers, an evening bag, a shrug, and a jewelry purse, you'll have plenty of opportunities to create beautiful lace pieces. Each pattern is illustrated in both fine and thicker yarns, allowing you to choose the perfect look for your finished items. Start your lace knitting journey today and transform your creations into works of art.Author Biography
Lynne Watterson has been knitting and designing for as long as she can remember. At the age of five she designed her first outfit - a sweater, hat and scarf ensemble for her Sindy doll. With knitting in her blood, her grandfather was a machine knitter and her grandmother a patter checker for a knitting publication, it came as no surprise to her family when on leaving school she worked as a Knitting sub-editor at IPC Magazines, serving a five year apprenticeship. Her apprenticeship was cut short when she was offered the position of Knitting Editor on a publication for Marshall Cavendish Partworks. Lynne has edited many craft magazines in her career including Fashioncraft, Hand Knitting News, Machine Knitting News, Cross Stitch, Needlecraft Magic, Cross Stitch Magic, as well as contributing to many others including Prima and Ideal Home. Lynne lives and works in the Cotswolds.
