Lace Yarn Studio: Garments, Hats, and Fresh Ideas for Lace Yarn

by Carol J. Sulcoski

Overview

Knitters who think lace-weight yarn is difficult to work with or only for old-fashioned shawls are in for a big surprise! These 25 patterns—created by Carol J. Sulcoski and a group of talented designers—break beautifully free from the flowery, heirloom mold. The fresh, contemporary ideas range from an asymmetric tank top and beaded skirt to opera-length gloves and airy infinity scarves. And to make the knitting easy, a comprehensive basics section offers tricks for avoiding yarn tangles, tips on knitting with a lifeline, information about choosing fiber content, and much more.

 
Contributors include: Véronik Avery, Fiona Ellis, Franklin Habit, Brooke Nico, Marlaina Bird, Barbara Brown, and more.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781454708612
Publisher:	Lark Crafts
Publication date:	04/21/2015
Series:	Yarn Studio
Pages:	144
Sales rank:	1,129,911
Product dimensions:	7.90(w) x 9.90(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

 
Carol J. Sulcoski is a knitwear designer, writer, hand dyer, and teacher. Her books include Sock Yarn Studio (Lark), Knit So Fine (Interweave), and Knitting Socks with Handpainted Yarns (Interweave), and Carol's work has also appeared in such magazines as Vogue Knitting, KnitSimple, Interweave Knits, KnitScene, and Noro Magazine. Carol's hand-dyed yarn can be purchased at blackbunnyfibers.com. She lives in Villanova, PA.

Editorial Reviews

“Lace-weight yarn is wonderful to touch and gorgeous to look at—but besides shawls, what’s it good for? Sulcoski (Sock Yarn Studio) and a team of well-known designers, including Franklin Habit, Véronik Avery, and Marly Bird, will expand knitters’ horizons with this diverse collection of projects knit in lace-weight yarns. The garments highlight the lovely qualities of a variety of different types of lace yarns, from delicately haloed mohair to fine merino blends. Though there are a few shawls, the focus is on nontraditional uses for lace yarn, such as cowls, hats, vests, and sweaters. There are also plenty of helpful tips for working with this type of yarn, including suggestions for needle choice and finishing techniques. VERDICT Knitters who love lace weight but are suffering from shawl overload (or who just don’t want to knit fidgety lace) will appreciate this new look at superfine yarn.” —Library Journal

From the Publisher

05/01/2015
Lace-weight yarn is wonderful to touch and gorgeous to look at—but besides shawls, what's it good for? Sulcoski (Sock Yarn Studio) and a team of well-known designers, including Franklin Habit, Véronik Avery, and Marly Bird, will expand knitters' horizons with this diverse collection of projects knit in lace-weight yarns. The garments highlight the lovely qualities of a variety of different types of lace yarns, from delicately haloed mohair to fine merino blends. Though there are a few shawls, the focus is on nontraditional uses for lace yarn, such as cowls, hats, vests, and sweaters. There are also plenty of helpful tips for working with this type of yarn, including suggestions for needle choice and finishing techniques. VERDICT Knitters who love lace weight but are suffering from shawl overload (or who just don't want to knit fidgety lace) will appreciate this new look at superfine yarn.

Library Journal