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These Dover books are suitable for both beginning and expert needlecrafters that are looking to explore the finer details of tatting doilies, knitting a sweater, bobbin lace designs and more.
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| Products in Knitting, Crocheting, Tatting, Lace Making | | |  | 150 Favorite Crochet Designs
by Mary Carolyn Waldrep
A wonderful collection of classic heirloom-quality patterns for tablecloths, bedspreads, doilies, edgings, and more. Complete list of materials and detailed instructions are included. 140 illustrations.
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|  | 60 Crocheted Snowflakes
by Barbara Christopher
Unusually comprehensive collection, with patterns based on actual snowflake photographs, these easy-to-follow instructions enable even beginners to make exquisite Christmas ornaments, package decorations, window hangings, and much more.
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|  | Alice Starmore's Book of Fair Isle Knitting
by Alice Starmore
A noted designer from the region of Scotland's Fair Isle explores the history and techniques of this distinctive, stranded-color knitting style and provides copious illustrated instructions for 14 original knitwear designs.
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|  | Christmas Angels and Other Tatting Patterns
by Monica Hahn
Patterns, instructions for approximately 45 exquisite projects, many with Christmas themes: lacy edgings; star, bell and angel ornaments; picture frame, more.
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| |  | Crocheting Teddy Bears: 16 Designs for Toys
by Barbara Jacksier, Ruth Jacksier
Sixteen easy-to-follow projects include Panda Bear, British Bear, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Roosevelt Bears, more. Helpful illustrations complement easy-to-follow instructions. Clothing patterns included.
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|  | Crocheting with Anne Orr
by Anne Orr
Instructions and diagrams are included for over 50 exquisite patterns that enable beginners and veterans alike to create a magnificent fringed bedspread, fine lace doilies, lovely edgings, and much more.
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|  | Easy Tatting
by Rozella Florence Linden
Illustrations and step-by-step instructions for creating lovely tatted designs to fill a treasure chest: snowflake ornaments, choker necklaces, a delicate holly mat, and other lovely projects.
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|  | Elegant Tatting Patterns
by Janet Carroll
For experienced tatters: 25 lovely patterns for doilies, edgings, Christmas tree ornaments, 3-D flowers, table runners, and more. Photos of completed projects.
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|  | Elizabeth Zimmermann's Knitter's Almanac
by Elizabeth Zimmermann
A year's worth of classic, imaginative knitting projects from "one of America's most ingenious and creative knitters." Sweaters, baby items, blankets, mittens, moccasins, more. 35 illustrations.
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|  | Fair Isle Knitting
by Sarah Don
Don starts with clear samples and charts for 28 traditional Fair Isle knit designs and then moves on to simple instructions for 13 authentic garments, including jumpers, pullovers, and scarves.
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|  | Filet Crochet
by Mrs. F. W. Kettelle
Over 50 elegant, simple crochet designs: doilies, tablecloths, panels, borders, centerpieces, baby items, many more.
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|  | First Book of Modern Lace Knitting
by Marianne Kinzel
Easily learned, low-cost fundamental methods for over 25 distinctive projects, including Rose Leaf, English Crystal, Mosaic, Coronet, Valentine, Celandine, more. Includes diagrams, charts, and photographs of completed articles.
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|  | Floral Crochet
by Mary Carolyn Waldrep
Rare floral patterns include delicate 3-piece filet crochet vanity set, exquisite pillow case edgings, more. Easy-to-follow instructions. Over 40 illustrations.
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|  | Lace and Lace Making
by Marian Powys
Comprehensive, profusely illustrated book, written with charm and enthusiasm, discusses techniques of making, mending, cleaning, and caring for lace. Over 100 large photos identify scores of important laces.
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|  | Lessons in Bobbin Lacemaking
by Doris Southard
Superb step-by-step guide enables even beginners to create beautiful lace according to age-old technique. Edgings, doilies, squares, petals, picots, more. Projects graded, simple to advanced. 249 illustrations. Bibliography.
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| |  | Mary Thomas’s Knitting Book
by Mary Thomas
Covers everything from winding yarn and fundamental stitches to making patterns and garments, blocking, and more. Over 250 technique diagrams.
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