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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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Traditional Fair Isle KnittingTraditional Fair Isle Knitting 
by Sheila McGregor
Over 70 pages of designs include patterns for mittens, jerseys, jackets, hats, more. Practical advice on design and color provides endless variations and adaptations. 31 halftones and 17 color illustrations.


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Traditional Scandinavian KnittingTraditional Scandinavian Knitting 
by Sheila McGregor
This classic guide to the styles of Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Iceland, and the Faeroe Islands includes patterns for jerseys, gloves and mittens, stockings, and caps. 191 black-and-white and 20 color illustrations.


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First Book of Modern Lace KnittingFirst 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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Mary Thomas’s Book of Knitting PatternsMary Thomas’s Book of Knitting Patterns 
by Mary Thomas
Probably the best such manual ever written. A new motif or design in each chapter; over 300 figures illustrating the patterns.


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Traditional Aran KnittingTraditional Aran Knitting 
by Shelagh Hollingworth
Suitable for novices to the Aran style as well as experienced knitters, this guide offers start-to-finish advice. More than 20 distinctive patterns, with 117 illustrations, include traditional sweaters, cardigans, jackets, coats, and more.

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Easy TattingEasy 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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150 Favorite Crochet Designs150 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 Snowflakes60 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.



Our Price $5.95


Big Book of Favorite Crochet PatternsBig Book of Favorite Crochet Patterns
by Mary Carolyn Waldrep
Richly illustrated treasury of patterns for tablecloths, bedspreads, doilies, placemats. List of materials. Detailed row-by-row instructions for all levels of crocheters.



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Christmas Angels and Other Tatting PatternsChristmas 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.



Our Price $3.95


The Crocheter’s Treasure Chest: 80 Classic Patterns for Tablecloths, Bedspreads, Doilies and EdgingsThe Crocheter’s Treasure Chest: 80 Classic Patterns for Tablecloths, Bedspreads, Doilies and Edgings
by Mary Carolyn Waldrep
Detailed instructions and illustrations for 80 lovely items: elegant edgings, "Diamonds and Arrowheads" bedspread, "Enchantress" tablecloth, more. For crocheters at all levels.



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Crocheting Teddy Bears: 16 Designs for ToysCrocheting 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 OrrCrocheting 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 TattingEasy 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 Christmas Ornaments to CrochetElegant Christmas Ornaments to Crochet
by Barbara Christopher
Clear instructions for 40 different designs of Christmas stars and snowflakes — for hanging on trees and in windows, decorating packages and more. Photos of completed designs.



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Elegant Tatting PatternsElegant 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 AlmanacElizabeth 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 KnittingFair 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 CrochetFilet 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 KnittingFirst 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 CrochetFloral 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 MakingLace 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 LacemakingLessons 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 Book of Knitting PatternsMary Thomas’s Book of Knitting Patterns
by Mary Thomas
Probably the best such manual ever written. A new motif or design in each chapter; over 300 figures illustrating the patterns.



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Mary Thomas’s Knitting BookMary 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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Masterpieces of Irish Crochet Lace: Techniques, Patterns, InstructionsMasterpieces of Irish Crochet Lace: Techniques, Patterns, Instructions
by Thérèse de Dillmont
Rediscovered collection of authentic Irish crochet design from the 19th century contains 30 motifs, 12 grounds. New introduction by Mary Carolyn Waldrep. Numerous patterns. 100 photographs.



Our Price $6.95


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