Lavish Lace: Knitting with Hand-Painted Yarns [Paperback]

Carol Rasmussen Noble (Author), Cheryl Potter (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 2004

Does lace have to be knit on size 0 needles and take years to complete? No! Let this primer on knitted lace put any worries to rest. Go from a skein of fiber to a fantastic finished piece with this unique approach.

Simple techniques, helpful hints, and an extraordinary palette of colorways will inspire you to play with the possibilities of hand-painted yarns. In these beautiful designs, the yarn does the work for you!

• Create over a dozen scarves and shawls that guarantee no hassles with fitting or shaping--one size fits all

• Have fun with an incredible variety of exotic textures, colors, and fibers

• Catch on to techniques quickly with a bounty of specialized tips for beginning to advanced patterns

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About the Author

Hometown: Reno, Nevada, and Barton, Vermont

Carol Rasmussen Noble is a designer who has been selling custom clothing patterns since 1980. Cheryl Potter is a fiber artist who has written and designed for Vogue Knitting, Knitter’s, Family Circle Easy Knitting, and Interweave Knits. Cheryl is also the owner of the yarn company Cherry Tree Hill, Inc.

Product Details

• Paperback: 80 pages
• Publisher: Martingale and Company (July 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1564775488
• ISBN-13: 978-1564775481
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 8.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #251,639 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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38 of 39 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The book on lace that holds my attention, September 30, 2004

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This review is from: Lavish Lace: Knitting with Hand-Painted Yarns (Paperback)

Out of the many books on lace this is the one that is definitely holding my attention for a long time. Knitting lace is one technique that has befuddled me but on the first read-through of this great book - I already understand basic how's and why's of lace knitting.

With this explanation packed book one can go way beyond the basics - you have basic explanations and then you have the directions to "see" / envision your lace project in another light. I like the layout of the book - clear charts and photos, how-to design sidelines, very clear explanations and directions for envisioning your project.

24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Really Beautiful Lace, September 25, 2005

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Kelly Andretta (Ventnor, NJ) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Lavish Lace: Knitting with Hand-Painted Yarns (Paperback)

This is a must have for lace knitters. The only problem I have is that all the patterns are charted. I prefer to knit from written instructions. Many times, both are included, but not in this book. The photos are very nice. There is a nice variety of projects also. Just be prepared for charts.

20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book - for new and experienced lace kntiters!, September 24, 2004

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Donna (Colorado, United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Lavish Lace: Knitting with Hand-Painted Yarns (Paperback)

If you've never knit lace before, and are afraid of complicated instructions, fine yarn, and tiny needles, this book is for you. Each project is explained with simple charts and extra tips including "Beginner's Edge", "Technical Tips", and "Learning Curve". If you go through the projects in order, you will build on your skills and be an expert before you finish the book.

If you are an experienced lace knitter, this book will help you explore your creativity as you test swatches with different yarns, play with different colorways, and let your imagination go wild. You will find that lace knitting can be modern and stylish, as well as old-fashioned and elegant.

If you are thinking about buying this book to learn more about lace knitting, stop thinking and buy it today! You won't regret it.