Lacework for Adventurous Crocheters: Master Traditional, Irish, Freeform, and Bruges Lace Crochet through Easy Step-by-Step Instructions and Fun Projects PDF
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Master Traditional, Irish, Freeform, and Bruges Lace Crochet through Easy Step-by-Step Instruction and Fun Projects Margaret Hubert Contents Introduction Crocheted Lace Stitch Patterns Edges and Trims Stitch and Patterns Crocheted Lace Projects Ruffled Circle Sweater Devon Cross Shawl Pineapples and Shells Capelet Fancy Fingerless Gloves Beaded Ascot Venetian Trim Cardigan Embellished Shell Hooded Scarf Girl’s Rainbow Vest Lace Curtain Picot Mesh and Pineapple Pillow Covers Boutique Hanger Trio Irish and Freeform Crochet Techniques Motif Patterns Projects: • Drawstring Handbag • Trefoil Hat • Not-So-Victorian Collar • Freeform Triple Treat Bruges Lace Techniques Projects: • Snowflake • Butterfly • Christmas Tree • Bruges Cap Sleeve Shell About the Author Abbreviations and Stitch Symbols Index L ace is a very dainty fabric patterned with lots of open spaces. Intricate handmade patterns are created with various needle art techniques. Popular and versatile, lace fabric can be used to create or to trim women’s, children’s, and baby’s garments and household items. Years ago, lace making was a tedious task. Making bobbin lace or needle lace was time-consuming, and garments made using these methods were very expensive. I have seen exquisite examples of Italian, Armenian, and Turkish needle lace so intricate that I could not imagine how many hours went into each piece. Only royalty and the very affluent could afford to own them. Many of these old pieces are now on display in museums throughout the world. Thanks to crocheters and knitters who have long experimented with stitches that imitate more intricate lace-making methods, lace-making stitches are much easier to do. In this book, we explore methods of making crocheted lace. I have included chapters full of lacy stitch patterns to create fabric, edgings, and trims. Many of these patterns are shown in different yarns and hook sizes to demonstrate the wide variety of effects that can be achieved. Beyond these stitch patterns, there are other methods of crochet that produce unique lace fabrics. You will discover how intricate Irish crochet lace can be imitated with freeform You will discover how intricate Irish crochet lace can be imitated with freeform crochet lace techniques. Bruges lace, done with ordinary hooks, is a unique crochet method that imitates Flemish lace originally done on bobbins. Twenty projects are included to give you plenty of inspiration and opportunities to try these stitch patterns and crochet methods. Usually we think of lace as being made with fine yarns, silk, cotton, and mohair, but by experimenting with different yarns and different size hooks, you can make many different lace patterns. I hope that the items in the book will stimulate your creativity and that you will have fun experimenting. Margaret There are many crochet stitch patterns that create open, lacy fabric, perfectly suited to creating all kinds of garments and accessories. Depending on the yarn and hook you use, you can fashion different looks and projects from any of these patterns.
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