Irish Crochet : Techniques and Projects by Priscilla Publishing Co. Staff (2012, Trade Paperback)

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Fashion has rediscovered the charm of a touch of lace. Here is an excellent turn-of-the-century introduction to Irish crochet, available in this attractive and inexpensive paperback edition.

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PublisherDover Publications, Incorporated
ISBN-100486247058
ISBN-139780486247052
eBay Product ID (ePID)966706

Product Key Features

Book TitleIrish Crochet : Techniques and Projects
Number of Pages48 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicNeedlework / Crocheting, Folkcrafts, Needlework / Lace & Tatting
Publication Year2012
FeaturesReprint
IllustratorYes
GenreCrafts & Hobbies
AuthorPriscilla Publishing Co. Staff
Book SeriesDover Crafts: Crochet Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Height0.2 in
Item Weight6.3 Oz
Item Length10.9 in
Item Width8.3 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN84-004155
Dewey Edition19
Dewey Decimal746.2/2
Edition DescriptionReprint
SynopsisIncludes step-by-step, illustrated directions for dozens of classic motifs, borders, and medallions -- plus ways to combine them into bonnets, purses, gowns, and other clothing and accessories. 117 black-and-white illustrations., This excellent turn-of-the-century introduction to Irish crochet is a well-planned guide to all levels of skill and experience. The work includes step-by-step, illustrated directions for dozens of classic motifs, borders, and medallions -- plus ways to combine them into bonnets, purses, gowns, and other clothing and accessories. 117 black-and-white illustrations., Fashion has rediscovered the charm of a touch of lace. The durability and serviceability of the form of handmade lace known as Irish crochet makes this time-honored craft especially appealing to today's needleworkers. Here is an excellent turn-of-the-century introduction to Irish crochet, available in this attractive and inexpensive paperback edition. Irish Crochet is a lucid, well-planned guide for crocheters of all levels of skill and experience. Newcomers to Irish crochet will find helpful suggestions on materials, detailed instructions for making even the simplest designs, and a thorough grounding in the special techniques characteristic of Irish crochet. Also included are clear explanations for the basic crochet stitches so that even a newcomer to crochet may begin in the Irish way. Experienced crocheters can skip to the step-by-step illustrated directions for dozens of stunning background stitches, borders, beadings, insertions, medallions, and classic Irish crochet motifs -- rose leaf patterns, wild rose designs, blackberry flowers, passion flowers, and others. Here, too, are expert suggestions and assistance for combining these elements into purses, collars and cuffs, bonnets, jackets, gowns, and other beautiful and ambitious pieces. Irish Crochet combines challenges to sharpen the skills of the most advanced needleworkers with a step-by-step approach that will prepare even beginners for intricate projects. Here is a full Irish crochet vocabulary of attractive ornaments and figures that you can draw upon again and again in the practice of this fine craft.
LC Classification NumberTT820.P77

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