Book Review And Giveaway – The Art Of Knitted Lace

Just released – The Art of Knitted Lace by Potter Craft

ISBN: 978-0-307-46493-4 RRP $22.99

This book has a complete lace how to section and dozens of beautiful delicate lace patterns. There are tops, shawls, scarfs and much more. With these patterns your knitting will take on a whole new feminine delicate style.

One of my favorites is the giverny wrap by Cheryl Niamath. This is what she had to say about it on her website.

“My wrap, Giverny, was inspired by the Impressionist style and colours of Monet’s paintings. It’s a delicate lace wrap that makes a very versatile addition to your wardrobe. The project is worked in an intricate-looking but deceptively simple lace pattern from one long edge to the other in my favourite Rowan Kidsilk Haze, a beautiful soft silk-mohair blend. The pattern is easy to memorize and meditative to work. The optional removable i-cord knot closures can be used to fasten the wrap together in many different ways.” Source – Fetching Knits.

WIN WIN WIN

Thanks to Random House we are giving you the chance to win our review copy of this book. For your chance to win simply enter here.

Competition Open – Worldwide

Competition Closes – August 1st

Next Pattern:

The other day I saw a post from Pinterest about trends for summer and it said one of them was “cultivating whimsy.”

Well, I don’t know where Pinterest has been all this time, but we’ve been cultivating whimsy here at Craft Gossip for a long time. I love sharing projects that are a little different, things that make you smile when you see them, and will make you smile when you knit them and wear them or use them.

Such it is with the Tutti Frutti tee knitting pattern from Bea Creative Knits.

This cute little baby tee is worked top down in the round with contiguous shoulder construction to shape the sleeve caps. There are short rows for the neckline and folded hems with picot edging at the hemline, neckline and edges of the sleeves.

All of this would be great on its own, but then there’s the addition of a super cute fruit icon, which is added with duplicate stitch. There are a lot of options, including strawberry, banana, orange, cherries, watermelon, lemon, blueberries, kiwi, peach, dragon fruit, apple and pear, so it’s likely you can add on your favorite fruit.

It is offered in eight sizes, to fit a bust measurement ranging from 28-30 inches (71-76 cm) to 56-58 inches (142-147 cm). The design is meant to be worn with around 6.3 inches/16 cm of negative ease, but you can choose the fit you prefer. There’s also optional bust and waist shaping included in the pattern if you want to make it even curvier.

This is considered an advanced beginner or intermediate project because of all the skills involved, but it’s sure to be a lot of fun even if some of these techniques are new to you.

Grab a copy of the pattern for yourself form Bea Creative Knits on Etsy.

[Photo: Bea Creative Knits]

Next Pattern:

Comments

Have you read?