A guide to lace knitting introduces techniques, includes a stitch directory, and features project ideas for how to turn different stitches into such lace accessories as scarves, hats, and shawls.

'The Magic of Shetland Lace' is designed to take the novice knitter from their first 'yarn over' step-by-step to complex every-row lace knitting.

Learn to knit feather soft and beautifully warm Shetland lace shawls

The wait is finally over for new lace designs from popular author Carol Rasmussen Noble! Now she's joined by renowned Shetland Island lace expert Margaret Leask Peterson, and together they make lace knitting pure joy. This collection is worked exclusively in lace-weight and fine yarns in a palette that includes gorgeous jewel tones as well as neutrals. Knitters will find a variety of projects, including shawls, stoles, scarves, and triangles. Along with the patterns for 16 projects, the authors share a wealth of lace-making knowledge and techniques gained over decades of plying their needles.

This work includes textured sweaters to inspire the advanced beginner and some designs combining colour work and texture geared to the experienced knitter. It also features smaller projects like shawls and bags.

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.

Learn how to master three classic Shetland lace motifs—just six simple stitches—and build your skills with twenty beautiful and varied projects, too. Explore traditional Shetland lace knitting with expert teacher Brooke Nico! She shows how just three simple motifs—Feather and Fan and Old Shale; Acre and Razor; and Horseshoe and Leaf—can yield a variety of lovely items, from fashion, to accessories, to home décor. Step-by-step photos and easy-to-follow instructions help even beginners grasp each stitch, and the projects grow progressively more difficult as knitters become more comfortable with the techniques.