Victorian Lace Today By Jane Sowerby Publisher XRX Books Edition Hardback Illustrations Colour throughout Pages 196 Jane Sowerby - violist, teacher, spinner, and dyer - began researching Victorian lace knitting over a decade ago. She lives and knits near Cambridge, England. Within this compendium, the very first knitting books have been translated from sketchy, often inaccurate instructions into richly coloured, exciting patterns for modern day accessories. This blend of history, mystery, and hands-on technique debunks myths about Victorian life as it inspires beginners and ambitious knitters alike. Included are instructions for Victorian lace, as the Victorians never saw it - in glorious detail, up close and on location in and around Cambridge. The lace patterns progress from the first, most basic, edgings to the sophistication of "real" lace. Forty patterns are included - scarves and shawls, capes, and fichus - with comprehensive information on the tools and techniques of lace knitting for beginners and enough challenges to keep experienced or ambitious knitters engaged. Delicate and decorative, historical lace patterns are within the reach of today's knitters in this book of adventurous ideas with a vintage touch. Victorian Lace Today began as a question - who were the Victorian knitters? - turned into a quest to locate the very first knitting books, and ended with this collection of exciting modern day accessories. Scarves and shawls, capes and fichus - 40 patterns with comprehensive information on history and technique to guide the beginner, challenge the experienced, and inspire the ambitious. The Textile Directory Bookstore postal charges: UK 1 book = £2.50 2 books = £4.50 3 books = £7.00 4 books or more = £9.00 Overseas 1 book = £6.00 2 books = £10.00 3 books = £14.00 4 books or more = £18.00 To read a review of this book please click here Price: £21.99