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Second Book of Modern Lace Knitting
Knitters who have mastered the designs in Marianne Kinzel's First Book of Modern Lace Knitting as well as needleworkers looking for distinctive knitted lace patterns and projects will welcome this second book by Mrs. Kinzel. The new designs include "Maidenhair," "Diamond," "Grand Slam" (a special feature for bridge players), "Arabesque," "La Traviata," "Maple Garland," "Lilac Time," "Trifolium," and a set of three of Mrs. Kinzel's noted floral patterns, "Daffodil," "Balmoral," and "Rose of England."
Marianne Kinzel, well known to knitters in the United Kingdom and the United States, has long been admired for her clear presentations and original designs. In this second volume, she begins with basic instructions, allowing the average knitter to work easily from the instructions in the patterns. Other chapters outline many new designs in lace knitting for two needles, for knitting with wool, for oval and oblong designs, and for round designs. Over 29 complete projects include lace by the yard, altar lace, dress trimmings, tea cloths, scarves, stoles, dinner cloths, and cheval sets. Instructions are presented both in the traditional written-out method and in the chart-and-symbol method. There are keys to the charts in the three languages, lavish and helpful illustrations, and sound practical advice on knitting techniques plus finishing and laundering each piece. There are also instructions for altering the patterns to your own special needs.
The designs in this book are among Marianne Kinzel's most requested. Amateur and professional knitters alike will note the extraordinary virtuosity underlying such a design as "Lilac Time," which can be adapted to so many different forms, and the contemporary appropriateness of such designs as "Grand Slam," "La Traviata," and the "Daffodil," "Balmoral," and "Rose of England." You will also find the projects comparatively short in time and low in cost to accomplish.
Marianne Kinzel, well known to knitters in the United Kingdom and the United States, has long been admired for her clear presentations and original designs. In this second volume, she begins with basic instructions, allowing the average knitter to work easily from the instructions in the patterns. Other chapters outline many new designs in lace knitting for two needles, for knitting with wool, for oval and oblong designs, and for round designs. Over 29 complete projects include lace by the yard, altar lace, dress trimmings, tea cloths, scarves, stoles, dinner cloths, and cheval sets. Instructions are presented both in the traditional written-out method and in the chart-and-symbol method. There are keys to the charts in the three languages, lavish and helpful illustrations, and sound practical advice on knitting techniques plus finishing and laundering each piece. There are also instructions for altering the patterns to your own special needs.
The designs in this book are among Marianne Kinzel's most requested. Amateur and professional knitters alike will note the extraordinary virtuosity underlying such a design as "Lilac Time," which can be adapted to so many different forms, and the contemporary appropriateness of such designs as "Grand Slam," "La Traviata," and the "Daffodil," "Balmoral," and "Rose of England." You will also find the projects comparatively short in time and low in cost to accomplish.
126 pages, Paperback
First published June 1, 1972
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April 30, 2017FREAKING AMAZING. The dinner-cloths are perfect shawl sizes (60"+ diameter), and are GORGEOUS (the coffee-cloths could easily be sized up to shawls by using thicker yarn or larger needles). This includes the daffodil, thistle, and English rose patterns, as well as various trefoil tablecloth/runner patterns. Also, the card suite set is PERFECT for something Alice in Wonderland related. The first book is a good introduction to substantial lace like this, but this is where the really good stuff is.
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Although I haven't finished it yet, I am towards the home stretch of the "English Rose" pattern and can now speak for how well-written the pattern is. I'm following the charts only, and have found no mistakes (although I have altered a few decreases to be mirrored). Some of the stitch symbols are a bit odd, but Kinzel provides detailed symbol keys, so as long as you read those first, you'll be prepared. The only thing I wish all these patterns had were stitch count check ins, whether at the end of each pattern round, or at least at the end of every chart section. Not for the faint of heart knitter who gets lost in long written patterns or dislikes chart reading.
Edited on April 30, 2017 to add:
Although I haven't finished it yet, I am towards the home stretch of the "English Rose" pattern and can now speak for how well-written the pattern is. I'm following the charts only, and have found no mistakes (although I have altered a few decreases to be mirrored). Some of the stitch symbols are a bit odd, but Kinzel provides detailed symbol keys, so as long as you read those first, you'll be prepared. The only thing I wish all these patterns had were stitch count check ins, whether at the end of each pattern round, or at least at the end of every chart section. Not for the faint of heart knitter who gets lost in long written patterns or dislikes chart reading.
May 30, 2019
Some excellent lace patterns; my favorite of Kinzel's two books. I've made "Lilac Time" numerous times: square, rectangular, circular; even on large needles, it's an impressive gift. And "Rose of England" works up beautifully (US size 2 needles; KnitCroSheen). The charts may take some getting used to, but they're much easier to follow than the written instructions. If you're into lace knitting, do take a look at these books!
December 12, 2018
Beautiful Book
Marianne Kinzel’s designs are lovely and accurate which is rare in Doily knitting. I love her designs and the shaping.
Marianne Kinzel’s designs are lovely and accurate which is rare in Doily knitting. I love her designs and the shaping.
April 27, 2009
I really bought this for the English Rose pattern. I'm planning on using it to make myself an afghan.
This seems to be a cool thing in knitting and crochet right now. Taking doily or lace patterns and making them into afghans. The picture on the front was made into an afghan an it was freaki' lovely.
ooh found the picture
This seems to be a cool thing in knitting and crochet right now. Taking doily or lace patterns and making them into afghans. The picture on the front was made into an afghan an it was freaki' lovely.
ooh found the picture
July 22, 2011
Includes Rose of England and Balmoral.
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