The Lady’s Assistant for Executing Useful and Fancy Designs in Knitting, Netting, and Crochet Work: Illustrated by Fifteen Engravings, Showing Various Stitches in the Art of Netting (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Mrs. Jane Gaugain

9780331610444: The Lady’s Assistant for Executing Useful and Fancy Designs in Knitting, Netting, and Crochet Work: Illustrated by Fifteen Engravings, Showing Various Stitches in the Art of Netting (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0331610442 ISBN 13: 9780331610444

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Master the art of 19th‑century knitting, netting, and crochet with clear, practical instruction and illustrated patterns.

This book combines step‑by‑step receipts with diagrams and a wide range of stitches, from garter to intricate open patterns, all designed to sharpen your hand‑craft skills.

In one compact volume, you’ll access a comprehensive guide to knitting, netting, and tambour crochet. It presents a practical method for explaining receipts through letters and figures, enabling easy, repeatable results. The book includes a rich catalog of patterns, projects, and techniques that suit beginners and experienced makers alike, all illustrated for reference.

Clear instructions and diagrams for a broad set of stitches and patterns, including garter and open stitches.
A wide catalog of projects—purses, shawls, mittens, netting pieces, and decorative trims.
Structured receipts explained with simple two‑part notation to aid practice and consistency.
Visual guidance through engravings and practical examples to inspire new designs.

Ideal for readers who love traditional textile crafts or who want a historical reference to classic knitting and netting techniques.

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