Loop-d-Loop Lace: More Than 30 Novel Lace Designs for Knitters

by Teva Durham, Adrian Buckmaster (Photographs)

Loop-d-Loop Lace is the third volume in the groundbreaking Loop-d-Loop series by Teva Durham. In this installment, Durham shatters the idea that lace is old-fashioned by presenting more than 30 cutting-edge knitting designs that are as up-to-the-minute style-wise as they are thoroughly steeped in lace tradition. The projects cover a wide spectrum, from classic shawls and camisoles that utilize traditional laceweight yarns and revered stitch patterns, to ultramodern pullovers and accessories in bold colors and chunky yarns that showcase lace at a larger scale. Projects range from easy to advanced. Detailed swatch photos throughout illuminate the stitchwork, while color fashion photos show off the finished garments with the series' signature modern, romantic appeal.

Published by Stewart, Tabori & Chang; STC Craft/A Melanie Falick Book; an imprint of ABRAMS books.
This is a book of knitting patterns and techniques.

Genres: Knitting, Crafts, Nonfiction

160 pages, Hardcover

First published May 1, 2011

Reviews

[Ligaya · Rating 4 out of 5]

I've read the author's previous books and found this one just as exciting as her first. I ended up flagging six projects to (potentially) work. The photography is, as usual, stunning. The pieces are interesting, quirky, and creative. I wish I could actually SEE the Sunray Medallion Tunic (p 140). Isn't is known that it's hard to see the detail in a black sweater?... But there are a lot of good things to get inspired by here. Lots of charts, lots of author ramblings, lots of knitting knowledge.

[Judi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Amazing book with amazing projects. Many of the projects are wearable, I would prefer a lining for some of the more lacy tops and dresses instead of worn over other tops and dresses. For the adventuress knitter with an off beat sense of style.

[Lauren · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love the patterns in here!

[Venessa Martens · Rating 4 out of 5]

Beautiful, original and complex designs. I have this book on my coffee table so I can look it over again and again. I am hesitant to start a project from this book due to the complexity of the charted lace patterns. I think I might need a bit more knitting experience before I start a project from this book. Interesting fact: the author had a very difficult pregnancy while writing this book and lost her baby when it was 3 months old. What amazing courage to pick herself up after all that and get this book published. As a mother, I send her my love.

[Jamie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not a huge fan of many of the designs but loved the history & other contextual info of lace knitting, the advice for new lace knitters and the suggestions of modifications for new designers. The photographs are beautiful and show off the pieces well, you can really see what's going on in the pattern in most all of them. However the models are all skinny as rails and it's hard to tell if the designs would look good on a more voluptuous figure...

[Julie Webb · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lovely patterns and full of inspirational photos. I also love that it is a hard cover craft book when so many are going the paperback route. Great addition to craft library.