The Very Easy Guide to Lace Knitting by Lynne Watterson

The Very Easy Guide to Lace Knitting by Lynne Watterson

This easy-to-follow lace knitting guide transforms the complete beginner into an accomplished expert.
With step-by-step instructions and a preliminary section explaining all the essentials--yarn, needles, gauge, techniques, and how to read knitting charts--this guide could not be more accessible. All swatches are clearly photographed and each stitch pattern appears in both written and chart form, so even novices can start right away.
Hone your skills with stylish projects, including delicately-trimmed linen, silk pillow covers, elegant stoles, and heirloom baby blankets. And with each stitch pattern illustrated in both fine and thicker yarns, you can create a truly individual garment. So whether you covet a vintage look or desire a more contemporary feel, The Very Easy Guide to Lace Knitting will give you the skills--and the inspiration.

Lynne Watterson has been knitting and designing since she was a small child. She designed her first dress for her Sindy doll when she was five years old, a sweater, hat, and scarf set. Her grandfather was a machine knitter, and her grandmother worked as a patter checker for a knitting magazine, so it was no surprise to her family when she left school to work as a knitting sub-editor at IPC Magazines, where she completed a five-year apprenticeship. When she was offered the post of Knitting Editor on a publication for Marshall Cavendish Partworks, her apprenticeship was cut short. Lynne has edited and contributed to several craft magazines throughout her career, including Fashioncraft, Hand Knitting News, Machine Knitting News, Cross Stitch, Needlecraft Magic, Cross Stitch Magic, and Prima. Lynne is based in the Cotswolds, England.