Step-by-step illustrated directions for dozens of classic motifs, borders, medallions — plus ways to combine them into bonnets, purses, gowns, more. 117 illustrations.
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41 of 41 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of my favorite needlework books!,
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This review is from: Irish Crochet: Technique and Projects (Dover Needlework) (Paperback)
Finding this book was a revelation to me! This unabridged reprint of the Priscilla Irish Crochet Book first published in 1909 by The Priscilla Publishing Company in Boston is filled with exquisite Irish crochet such as is rarely seen or made today. Leaf through this book and you will be astounded by the breathtaking delicacy and intricacy of which a hook and a thread is capable! Three-dimensional roses, shamrocks, thistles, passion flowers, daisies, blackberries, grapevines, chysantheums, and myriad other motifs and floral pendants, with instructions for making up -- using the various background and edge stitches -- into a variety of beautiful items, from edgings, insertions, medallions, and doilies to stunning masterpieces such as purses, collars, cuffs, portrait hats, blouses, gowns, and coats. With crochet hooks in sizes ranging from 13 through 16 and cotton threads in sizes 40 up to 100, I have made a many of the projects in this book, all absolutely spectacular!
18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
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Terrific book on an almost lost art,
By cowmead@ic.net (Michigan) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Irish Crochet: Technique and Projects (Dover Needlework) (Paperback)
This book opened a whole new dimension of crochet for me. --Beautiful, mind-boggling stuff. The directions are quite accurate although rather different from modern crochet books. Loved it!! This book was 1st published in 1907, and raised rather interesting questions, like :how big was an Irish match 93 years ago? You are supposed to wrap cord around 1 to 4 matches. My answer: best to add one to their count- I use 3 Chinese wooden skewers for their 2 matches!!
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Timeless Treasure,
By CrochetQueen "Hook, Yarn and Needles" (Elko, NV United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Irish Crochet: Technique and Projects (Dover Needlework) (Paperback)
Thank goodness for reprints. Learn how to create an heirloom quality piece of crochet for your family. Directions and illustrations are easy to understand and follow.
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