The Very Easy Guide to Lace Knitting: Step-by-Step Techniques, Easy-to-Follow Stitch Patterns, and Projects to Get You Started (Knit & Crochet)

The author takes away the fear of lace knitting with her use of good illustrations and photos, lessons that progress in difficulty as the knitter masters the step-by-step instructions, and lace patterns that translate into scarves, sweaters, socks and whatever else the knitter chooses to create. Watterson also explains how to read charts in an easy to understand manner. This is a basic must have book.

This book is great. I loaned from library and just had to buy. Lots of pictures. Great directions. Nice practice projects.

Clear instructions, both photos and charts. I've used it to make a scarf, turned out nice.

This lace knitting book,  The Very Easy Guide to Lace Knitting: Step-by-Step Techniques, Easy-to-Follow Stitch Patterns, and Projects to Get You Started , is divided up into 22 lessons and 13 projects. The lessons are very helpful but many of the projects are just not that exceptional. Lessons include: Knitting Basics, Eyelet Patterns, Lace Panels, Lace Patterns, Lace Edgings, and Finishing Techniques. Included in each lesson are specific lessons related to the overall title. For instance, In Lace Edgings, there is a lesson on the double increase technique and a stitch collection. Patterns are also included in the lesson sections.What is nice about this book is that the patterns are written out and charted so that those who prefer one technique over the other get their choice. There are also many samples of lace knitting stitches with clear photos that are large enough for any knitter's eye. I think that more patterns should have been included and, those that were, are not all up to the caliber I like to see in knitting book. Some of the nicer projects are the Baby Blanket and Slippers, the hat and scarf, and the Baby's Shawl.Some of the patterns are not useful or just plain silly. The child's cardigan looks like it only comes to mid-chest and has only one button. The pillow wraps are nothing I'd ever consider. They are lace designs to dress up a pillow. I don't think most knitter's would want to spend that much time on a lace project with such limited usage. The Women's Sweater only goes up to size 38. Good patterns usually go up to size 44 because many women like looser fitting garments. Other women are just a tad bit larger. I will say, however, that the sweater is very beautiful. Project 8 is a wrap and the photo does not show what the finished project looks like. Who would want to spend all that time knitting such a complicated project without at least a photo of the end result? Project 10 is a pillow cover that looks like it has some animal fur around it. Very weird!The book has its plusses and minuses. Overall, I'll give it a 3.5 and round it up to a 4 because it is a really good resource for knit stitch patterns. I don't think anyone should buy this book for the projects. There are not enough and those that are included are not all that great.

I already knew how to knit and purl, but anything more intricate mystified me. Starting at the beginning of the book I went through the patterns, which build in difficulty, and - I actually got better as I went on! I'm not finished yet, but I have many squares made. I used worsted weight cotton so that I could see the stitches better (it's pretty thick) so now I have many, many cotton squares. They're not thick enough to use as trivets, but too thick to use as doilies. I may back them with fabric and put a couple thicknesses of padding in the middle to make trivets/potholders... fancy ones! The book is well worth the money. The photos are good and besides the practice patterns there are patterns for finished pieces that are quite nice. Worth buying!

Very easy??? Maybe I just don't have the concentration. The patterns are great & instructions would be clear if I wasn't a lace moron!!!

I have done very little lace knitting, though I have been an avid knitter for 45 years. My daughter's coming wedding inspired me to attempt a lace shawl, so I went looking for instruction that would take the scaries out of the project and explain in very simple terms the basics of lace knitting and have lots of pictures to illustrate the unfamiliar process. Most of the books I looked at really weren't for the frightened but determined beginner at lacecraft, so they expected a level of understanding of terms that was already a hurdle for me. This book really bridges the gap and makes the craft accessible. I have already been able to put designs I love together to make a unique gift for our bride that is beautiful.

Absolutely love this book. The instruction and illustrations are clear and concise. The only criticism I have is the choice of colors for the knitted swatches. Some of the white in particular were somewhat difficult to see. The instructions on How to Read Patterns is excellent. The author explains step by step how to read patterns and charts. Excellent book for anyone who wants to learn how to knit lace. This book is a must in any Knitting Library.

This book is a great book for anyone wanting to learn how to knit lace. The instructions are very clear and there are many photos to help you along. This book takes you from beginning to end. Wonderful book!!

loved the book! Well packaged, even though it took a while to arrive..However, it was worth waiting!

We got this book because we have used it before from the local lending library. We were so impressed with all its hints and suggestions, we decided to buy it. If you use it along with youtube videos, you can improve your knitting skills. It came promptly and is in like new condition.

Received this book a couple of weeks ago ... I don't think I have put it down since .It's full of lovely patterns with easy instructions on how to include them into your existing knitting patterns.So if you have a pattern say for a plain V neck cardy pick one of these Lacey stitches and jazz up a plain cardy.I give this book 5 starsLovely lovely lovely *****

This is my second book, gave my first to a friend who just "needed" the knowledge in lace knitting. All is perfect, photos, details on how to's, perfect companion for a beautiful lacy project.