A widely used instruction book of classic knitting patterns and how to create them. Patterns — illustrated in charts, diagrams, and photographs — range from cross and cross-over motifs to lace knitting, medallion knitting, and filet lace. Concluding chapters are devoted to seamless garme... read more
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A widely used instruction book of classic knitting patterns and how to create them. Patterns — illustrated in charts, diagrams, and photographs — range from cross and cross-over motifs to lace knitting, medallion knitting, and filet lace. Concluding chapters are devoted to seamless garments and accessories, modern garments and ornamental uses of increasing and decreasing.
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