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Second Book of Modern Lace Knitting (Dover Knitting, Crochet, Tatting, Lace)

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This book has some of the most beautiful lace patterns you will find (the 'Rose of England' design is exquisite). The written instructions and charts included for each pattern are clear and easy to follow. Because the patterns are quite intricate, this book may not be suitable for the novice, but for the experienced lace knitter it is a must.

This second book of Modern Lace Knitting is great for the experienced lace knitter. I found the patterns in her first book more appealing and pretty, however these patterns are also excellent. The lace patterns are classic and are written for tablecloths and runners, however they work up very well in lace yarn for shawls or ponchos with few modifications. If you are not experienced with lace I would recommend Lavish Lace by Noble and Potter.

These patterns are collected from vintage knitting from over the years, and they are the best of the best. This book has a Rose pattern that looks great knitting up in wool yarn for a shawl, as well as in thinner cotton for a table cloth. This book isn't really suitable for a beginner; if you are new to lace knitting, I recommend Martha Waterman's book first, then move on to this one.

These lace patterns make great baby christening blankets for an important gift, or a wedding shawl.

If you make a tablecloth, you can take a simple cardboard decorators table, drape it with a plain round of colored or neutral polished cotton and then put a handknitted tablecloth on it and have an accent piece that is incredibly beautiful (a decorator table has a cross-base and round top made of particle board or cardboard. You can put a glass round on top, but it isn't necessary. They are very inexpensive.) This is especially nice if you have Victorian or country decor.

This book is a continuation of "First Book of Modern Lace Knitting" and if anything the designs are even more exquisite than they were in the first book. Neither is for the beginner but any lace knitter will enjoy the book which has the most wonderful all lace tablecloths and household linen.

The book is a joy to look at and read and the instructions are clear and well presented.

Marianne Kinzel has made a fantastic addition to her first book with "Second Book of Modern Lace Knitting". Like the first it is full of great patterns and stitches for lace knitters of an intermediate to advanced level. The patterns are flexible and while she has included great detail this is not the type of book for knitters that need everything written out line by line along with their charts. A beautiful reference book, the only thing that could make it better would be colour printing.

This Dover re-publication of Kinsel's 2nd book is an exceptional value. the charts are all error-free and the photos are large and detailed. The symbols may be a bit unfamiliar, but it is well worth the time needed to learn the new ones, or to rechart the entire pattern. The last two patterns in this book, "Balmoral" and "Rose of England," are classics and so easy to knit up.

I took one of the square shawl patterns in this book and used it to make a triangular shawl. These patterns are unique and detailed. I've used other shawl patterns and none have had the detail of these. For experienced knitters with lots of time.

The book arrived on time and in better condition than I expected. I would order other items from this company.

This book has some very beautiful patterns in it. My hands are just itching to get started! I enjoy making delicate things with fine thread, so I know I will enjoy using this publication. I think I will order the First Book of Modern Lace Knitting as well. I enjoy just thumbing through these books, looking at the pictures and reading them...as well as working out of them.

Oh boy! This book makes you wonder how much time people used to have on their hand in order to produce such beautiful knitting. Awe inspiring for a modern day knitter who will try (at least once) to produce one of these wonderful lace projects.