Wrapped in Lace: Knitted Heirloom Designs from Around the World A lifelong student of knitted lace, designer and spinner Margaret Stove shares her personal knitting journey of learning to create lace from scratch. Her spectacular designs are truly the pinnacle of the craft, and Wrapped in Lace follows Margaret as she works on the legendary "wedding ring shawl," a large, knitted lace shawl so fine and delicate that it can be drawn through a wedding ring.   Accompanying Margaret's story are in-depth descriptions of each set of lace techniques, patterns, and lace knitting traditions, and offers original patterns for lace shawls, stoles, and scarves. Embark on your own journey in knitted lace as you travel around the world in 12 gorgeous projects highlight knitted lace characteristics from the Faroe Islands, Shetland Islands, Orenburg, Estonia, and lace motifs of New Zealand, as well as more contemporary European work. An expert on lace repairand conservation, Margaret also teaches you how to preserve and repair your knitted lace, and how to even remake heirloom pieces. Table of Contents   Introduction: The Beginning of the Journey Shawls And Wraps From the Past to Present: 1939 Christening Shawl Knitting My First Shawl: Thistle and Fern Shawl My First Original Design: Kowhai and Fern Shawl Matters Arising and Adrift in Uncharted Stitches: Lace Medallion Shawl and Lacy Diamond Shawl Trends and Traditions: Rosebud Faroese-Style Shawl An Heirloom Lives On: Granny Cheyne's Shetland Shawl Traveling from West to East: New Zealand Tribute to Orenburg Treasures, Gifts, and Mementoes: Filmy Fern Shawl Three Scarves: Orenburg-Style Scarf, Ribbonwood and Fern Scarf, Lily of the Valley Scarf Preserving and Repairing Lace *FREE SHIPPING ON US ORDERS FOR 4 OR MORE PATTERN BOOKS/BOOKLETS*(SEE DETAILS BELOW) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS See my STORE http://stores.ebay.com/Sew-Knit-Crochet-Vintage-Patterns for more great items! Want to know when I add new patterns? Click here to sign up for my newsletters about new items and special discounts for newsletter subscribers! And add me to your favorite sellers! Please see top and bottom of to see payment details. I am sorry, but all NY residents, please add 8% for sales tax. See my STORE http://stores.ebay.com/Sew-Knit-Crochet-Vintage-Patterns for more great items!   *Buy 4 patterns, shipping is free(U.S. orders only). (THEY MUST BE SHIPPED TOGETHER SO PLEASE WAIT UNTIL YOU ARE ALL FINISHED SHOPPING AND PAY FOR EVERYTHING ALL TOGETHER TO QUALIFY. PLEASE DISREGARD ANY INVOICES UNTIL YOU ARE ALL FINISHED AS THEY ARE SENT OUT BY EBAY ON MY BEHALF. YOU CAN WAIT UNTIL YOU ARE ALL FINISHED SHOPPING TO PAY(up to 3 weeks)...IT IS OKAY TO DO:). The free pattern shipping applies to all pattern books(buy it now or auction items all qualify), they just need to be paid for together.* Want to know when I add new patterns? Click here Click here to sign up for my newsletters about new items and special discounts for newsletter subscribers! And add me to your favorite sellers! I usually will ship within 3 days of payment clearing. Your satisfaction is very important to me. Please let me know if there is any problem with your order and I will try my best to fix it. After all, I can't fix it if I don't know about it. International Buyers – Please Note: Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. Often, books are not charged the extra amount but you need to check with your customs office to be sure. These charges are normally collected by the delivering freight (shipping) company or when you pick the item up – do not confuse them for additional shipping charges. We do not mark merchandise values below value or mark items as "gifts" - US and International government regulations prohibit such behavior.