Wrapped in Lace: Knitted Heirloom Designs from Around the World

Wrapped in Lace: Knitted Heirloom Designs from Around the World
by Margaret Stove
Publisher: Interweave Press
http://www.interweave.com/
ISBN: 9781596682276

Reviewed By Caitlin Kavanaugh, Editor for AllFreeKnitting.com

New Zealand designer Margaret Stove's book, Wrapped in Lace, features a beautiful collection of lacy designs inspired by knitting patterns from all around the world.  Inside you'll learn how to make lace from scratch which will aid you in creating breath-taking projects like the incredibly light wedding shawls - these are shawls that are so delicate, they can be slipped through the middle of a wedding band.

In addition to the 11 original designs for lace shawls, wraps and scarves included in this lovely book, Stove also shares her secrets and methods for lace presevation and repair.  Learn how to seamlessly graft lace pieces together while also soaking up tips on how you can start designing your own, unique lace patterns.

Stove's heartwarming narrative accompanied by concise charts, well-written instructions and detailed picture tutorials, make this book a great addition to any knitter's library.  Out of the 160 pages included in Wrapped in Lace, each page is filled with useful information that's dedicated to teaching its readers the delicate art of lace knitting.