Heirloom Knitting

A completely revised and enlarged edition, presenting the lace knitting of the Shetland Isles in a clearly understandable form for both the everyday and expert knitter.

This is intended as an instructive guide, complete with an overview and history of Shetland lace. There are helpful explanations of technique, practical tips and useful information on design, and a comprehensive project section. The wide-ranging collection of charted patterns is carefully graded to suit the learner as well as the most experienced knitter interested in creating original yet traditional knitted lace.