Heirloom Knits by Judith McLeod-Odell

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A Main Selection of the Crafter's Choice Book Club

Each of the twenty wonderful projects in this book takes its inspiration a different decade. Based on vintage designs that have been carefully updated for the modern knitter, Heirloom Knits includes examples from every decade since 1820. A wide range of additional edgings and embellishments makes it possible for the more experienced knitter to pick and choose from among the elements to make a unique piece, just as knitters have done in the past.
     All of the patterns have been carefully updated, so they can be knitted in contemporary yarns using modern techniques. Step-by-step directions accompany beautiful designs and full-color photographs.
Includes:
--Historic patterns carefully adapted to suit modern taste as well as new patterns inspired by vintage designs

--Projects ranging in size and complexity from simple cushions to full-size bed covers
--Different embellishments and edging designs so knitters can create their own unique heirloom by mixing and matching patterns 
     A unique resource for every serious knitter's library, this book provides inspiration and projects for years to come.

Jan Zlendich - Library Journal

A longtime knitter, McLeod-Odell has a special interest in studying vintage knitting patterns and adapting them to a form accessible to modern knitters. Her first book collects 20 projects-each inspired by a decade from 1820 to 2010-including home decor items such as throws, pillows, blankets, and even a knitted lampshade. In addition to complete instructions for each project are a bonus section of edgings and embellishment designs and instructions for unusual techniques such as the honeycomb filling. Many of the items, especially those from the 19th and early 20th centuries, are lace and white-work designs. Veteran lace knitters will lament the absence of charts for the lace designs, but those who have tried puzzling out cryptic patterns found in vintage knitting books will appreciate the step-by-step directions and color photos accompanying each project. Consider for large public libraries.

Product Details

• ISBN: 0312359969
  
• ISBN-13: 9780312359966
• Format: Hardcover, 144pp
• Publisher: St. Martin's Press
• Pub. Date: April 2007
• Sales Rank: 179,213