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The Ladies' Guide: Done With Common Steel Needles; Full Description of the Various Stitches, Materials, &C (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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This book contains elegant patterns in wide and narrow Laces, Tidies, Quilts, etc. They have all been tested by an experienced knitter. The materials used are - Nos. 100, 90, 80, 70, 50, 40, Marshall's Linen Thread or Common Spool Cotton, also Knitting Silk which comes in half ounce balls, all shades.
Fine Saxony Yarn, done with coarse sock needles, makes a very pretty edging.
From the earliest age women employed themselves with needle-work in ever variety, and we still see specimens of old-time embroidery and lace work, which are marvels not only of skill but of patience, and there is no occupation so feminine, at the same time so ladylike, as needlework in every branch, from the plain sewing to the exquisite dainty fancy work that adds beaut to every room.
Knitting has so many advantages that it is hard to enumerate them. No machine work has yet reached the perfection of hand-knit articles. Fashions caprices, while constantly suggesting new stitches, leave the old ones always in use.
The following directions will aid in knitting the various patterns contained in this book.
Terms Used In Knitting.
To cast - Make a loop in your thread, and place it on the needle in your left hand; when, with your right hand needle, knit this stitch; repeat this until the desired number of stitches have been made.
To increase - If one stitch only is to be increased, bring the thread between the needles and knit the following stitch; this will make an open stitch or hole in the following row. If a close increase is to be made, pick up the loop below the next stitch to be knitted, and knit it. To increase one stitch when the row is being seamed the thread will be in front of the needle; pass it quite around the needle to the front again.
To decrease - If one stitch only is to be decreased, knit two stitch...
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- PublisherForgotten Books
- Publication date2024
- ISBN 10 1330273745
- ISBN 13 9781330273746
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages80
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is an invaluable resource on the art of lace and needlework, with beautiful patterns and clear instructions that have been tested by an experienced knitter. Detailed schematics and step-by-step directions ensure that even beginners can enjoy knitting a variety of lace patterns, including openwork lace, German lace, and a leaf lace. This book also explores the historical and cultural side of lace making, from the early days of simple decorative details to the intricate and beautiful designs popular during the Renaissance period. Through the author's thoughtful insights, you'll discover how lace has evolved over time and the enduring significance it holds today as both a treasured craft and a form of artistic expression. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330273746_0
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