Reviews
"Lace-weight yarn is wonderful to touch and gorgeous to look at--but besides shawls, what's it good for? Sulcoski ( Sock Yarn Studio ) and a team of well-known designers, including Franklin Habit, Véronik Avery, and Marly Bird, will expand knitters' horizons with this diverse collection of projects knit in lace-weight yarns. The garments highlight the lovely qualities of a variety of different types of lace yarns, from delicately haloed mohair to fine merino blends. Though there are a few shawls, the focus is on nontraditional uses for lace yarn, such as cowls, hats, vests, and sweaters. There are also plenty of helpful tips for working with this type of yarn, including suggestions for needle choice and finishing techniques. VERDICT Knitters who love lace weight but are suffering from shawl overload (or who just don't want to knit fidgety lace) will appreciate this new look at superfine yarn." -- Library Journal, "Lace-weight yarn is wonderful to touch and gorgeous to look at--but besides shawls, what's it good for? Sulcoski ( Sock Yarn Studio ) and a team of well-known designers, including Franklin Habit, Vronik Avery, and Marly Bird, will expand knitters' horizons with this diverse collection of projects knit in lace-weight yarns. The garments highlight the lovely qualities of a variety of different types of lace yarns, from delicately haloed mohair to fine merino blends. Though there are a few shawls, the focus is on nontraditional uses for lace yarn, such as cowls, hats, vests, and sweaters. There are also plenty of helpful tips for working with this type of yarn, including suggestions for needle choice and finishing techniques. VERDICT Knitters who love lace weight but are suffering from shawl overload (or who just don't want to knit fidgety lace) will appreciate this new look at superfine yarn." -- Library Journal
Synopsis
Knitters who think lace-weight yarn is difficult to work with or only for old-fashioned shawls are in for a surprise! These 25 patterns break beautifully free from the flowery, heirloom mold. The fresh ideas range from an asymmetric tank top and beaded skirt to airy infinity scarves. The comprehensive basics section offers tips on avoiding tangles, knitting with a lifeline, and more., Knitters who think lace-weight yarn is difficult to work with or only for old-fashioned shawls are in for a big surprise! These 25 patterns--created by Carol J. Sulcoski and a group of talented designers--break beautifully free from the flowery, heirloom mold. The fresh, contemporary ideas range from an asymmetric tank top and beaded skirt to opera-length gloves and airy infinity scarves. And to make the knitting easy, a comprehensive basics section offers tricks for avoiding yarn tangles, tips on knitting with a lifeline, information about choosing fiber content, and much more. Contributors include : Véronik Avery, Fiona Ellis, Franklin Habit, Brooke Nico, Marlaina Bird, Barbara Brown, and more., Knitters who think lace-weight yarn is difficult to work with or only for old-fashioned shawls are in for a big surprise These 25 patterns--created by Carol J. Sulcoski and a group of talented designers--break beautifully free from the flowery, heirloom mold. The fresh, contemporary ideas range from an asymmetric tank top and beaded skirt to opera-length gloves and airy infinity scarves. And to make the knitting easy, a comprehensive basics section offers tricks for avoiding yarn tangles, tips on knitting with a lifeline, information about choosing fiber content, and much more. Contributors include V ronik Avery, Fiona Ellis, Franklin Habit, Brooke Nico, Marlaina Bird, Barbara Brown, and more.
