Lacy Knits
20 Delicate Projects in Soft, Luxurious Mohair-Silk Yarn
Alison Crowther-Smith
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Mohair-silk yarn, renowned for its delicate beauty, has a rapidly growing fanbase
around the world. Knitting with it, say devotees, is “highly addictive,”
partly because its unique elements—the sheen of the silk structure and
the haze of the mohair—effortlessly combine to bestow a touch of glamour
upon every knitting pattern. Simplicity is the key when working with such yarn,
as even the most basic of designs is given an air of complexity by the luster
and texture of the mohair-silk. It is with this in mind that Alison Crowther-Smith,
author of the popular book Silky Little Knits, explores new ways of
using embellishments and shade work to show this superfine yarn to its best
advantage—this time in a sparkling collection of over 20 lace accessories
for you and your home.
You’ll find step-by-step instructions for both traditional and modern
lace patterns—something to suit every knitting palate: from simple lace
ribbing, to bold circular lace designs; from lace with beads, sequins, and embroidery,
to ideas for fabric backing and color-blending. One-of-a-kind projects include
delicate scarves, cozy mittens, shimmering shrugs, glittering bags, and pillows
with lattice and floral motifs. Designs vary from easy to more difficult, but
all are extremely accessible, regardless of your level of expertise, and were
chosen to be quick-to-knit with modern, busy lifestyles in mind. With a special
introduction to the ins-and-outs of working with mohair (including the tricks
to casting on, matching gauge and tension, finishing, and binding off) and full
color photos and illustrations, beginning knitters will have just as much fun
creating these projects as the more advanced crafters who may have worked with
lace and mohair-silk before. Most importantly, Crowther-Smith’s patterns
yield the most rewarding results you can imagine: knitwear brimming with delicacy,
style, and timeless charm.
120 pp • 8 x 10 • 100 color photos / drawings • 978 1 57076
463 9 • $24.95
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