The Gentle Arts

by Doreathea Hall (Editor)

"Combining the best of traditional patterns with all the excitement of the new, The Gentle Arts presents a superb collect of over 40 projects to suit all tastes and occasions. Packed with step-by-step photographs and easy-to-follow instructions, this handsome, full-color volume will not only teach you the time-honored crafts of needle lace, bobbin lace, tatting, knitted lace, and crocheted laces, but will show you how to apply them to a wealth of contemporary projects..."

Genres: Crochet

156 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1986

Reviews

[Judi · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have a very deep interest in the needle arts, and this is the type of book I really enjoy. It concerns itself with lace making across many disciplines including needle made, bobbin, tatting, knitting and crochet. I think the instructions are a good introduction to these types of needlework and it includes a more basic type of tatting and then a faster method. While I've learned how to needle tat, I've never been able to tat with a shuttle. This book makes me want to try again. Lots of photos, diagrams and projects starting with easier and then more complex.

[Cws]

746.22