Madame Goubaud's Pillow Lace Patterns, and Instructions in Honiton Lace Making is a comprehensive and richly detailed guide for both novice and experienced lace makers, focusing on the exquisite art of Honiton lace. Originally published in the late 19th century, this classic work offers a fascinating glimpse into the intricate world of handmade lace, a craft celebrated for its delicate beauty and historical significance. The book opens with a thorough introduction to the materials, tools, ...

To Knit or Not to Knit is a unique Dear Abby/mini-knitting essay collection, offering humorous tales of triumph and terror on the needles, with a witty nod to the famous and infamous throughout history.As Mrs. Wicks happily quotes everyone from William Shakespeare to Beatrix Potter, she adds her own wit and wisdom to answer a variety of questions on knitting ranging from, Is there a quick fix for dropped stitches? to My boyfriend says my passion for knitting is stronge...

Illustrated, step-by-step guide to knitting, with detailed descriptions of each step.

Crochet Beautiful Patterns, Stitches, Braids, & Blankets For Beginners By Bob Babson Ready to create stunning handmade pieces with just a hook and some yarn? This beginner-friendly guide teaches you how to master crochet basics while crafting beautiful stitches, braids, and blankets you’ll be proud of. Inside this easy-to-follow guide, you’ll discover: Step-by-step tutorials for essential crochet stitches (chain, single, double, granny square & more) Simple crochet patterns perfect for beg...

Get out your knitting needles, crochet hooks and sewing machines and learn to make something truly original!Complete with step-by-step instructions and beautiful photography, these projects – from knitted fingerless gloves to upcycled vintage summer bunting – will add individuality to your home and wardrobe, and also make perfect gifts.25 fun and simple projects to make, perfect for beginners.Complete with patterns, and knitting, sewing and crochet basics.Incl...

This vintage book contains a detailed guide to knitting, with directions for making toilet-covers, pincushions, and many other articles of fancy work. Highly-accessible and written with the novice in mind, this volume is ideal for those with little previous knitting experience, and would make for a fantastic addition to collections of related literature. Contents include: “Knitting”, “Preface”, “Explanation of Terms”, “Patterns For Counterpanes Knitted in Squares or Small Pieces”, “Pattern...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

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Here is a collection of 100 traditional patterns for Bucks Point lace, one of the finest laces In England. The diagrams are colour-coded for clarity, and each pattern Is printed in detailed, diagrammatic form. There is one pattern on each page or on adjacent pages with its relevant pricking and an actual-sizee photograph of the completed piece of lace. The number of bobbins and the thread used are also noted. Not only are there 100 traditiooat patterns contained within this book. but the m...

How to make amazing vintage necklaces, cardigans, slippers, gloves and more, all instructions included. Taken from Rosemary McLeod's amazing book With Bold Needle & Thread: Adventures in Vintage Needlecraft, the 10 patterns in this ebook come from women' s magazines of the 1930s to 1950s, recreated with a modern twist. Rosemary McLeod, bestselling author and expert on textile crafts, has written easy to follow patterns that will inspire and delight. This book is p...

A concise and easy to read guide on crochet thread, knitting techniques, knitting crochet, knitting supplies and much more.

Making your own jewelry is fun and very easy and by crocheting bracelets and necklaces with wire it gives you a new medium to work with. If you have never learned the art of crochet before, then it would be wise to first learn the basic stitches like slip stitch, chain stitch, double crochet and single crochet working with yarn, before you progress to wire. Crocheting with wire is different from yarn as it does not stretch the way yarn does.