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Knitted Lace Designs of Herbert Niebling Translation of Gestrickte Spitzendecken

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Very unique designs that I can imagine being used in many items that I can make for the home and for gifts. I've not seen any designs quite like these anywhere else. I have not made any of the designs yet but the charts and instructions seem very clear and straight-forward.

Eva Mariea Leszner did a very nice job of translating some of the designs of Herbert Niebling from German to English. The designs are a nice collection of work with projects in several sizes and several levels of expertise. Her explanation of working the patterns is better than average. The one thing I wish she had done differently was to have used the same symbols he used in his German patterns. In any case, this is a fine book, and for those who collect Niebling patterns a nice addition to their collection.

For anyone who appreciates fine lace knitting, this is a terrific book to have around. It is an excellent resource from a man who has been called the "father if modern lace knitting." Now granted there were/are not many male lace designers but Niebling earns the title. If you are looking for a challenge, pick this book up!

I was delighted to find this book, an English version of the original which was written in German. Haven't knitted up any of the patterns yet but look forward to it.