Second Book of Modern Lace Knitting

by Marianne Kinzel

Book Overview

Marianne Kinzel returns with a book filled with even more distinctive patterns Perfect for knitters of all skill levels, the eye-catching designs include Grand Slam, Lilac Time, Maidenhair, and others. The book features step-by-step directions for creating over 29 complete projects. 41 illustrations.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 048622905X
• ISBN13: 9780486229058
• Release Date: June 1972
• Publisher: Dover Publications
• Length: 126 Pages
• Weight: 0.82 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.4" x 10.9"

Customer Reviews

Unique designs

I took one of the square shawl patterns in this book and used it to make a triangular shawl. These patterns are unique and detailed. I've used other shawl patterns and none have had the detail of these. For experienced knitters with lots of time.

Fantastic Follow-up Book!

Marianne Kinzel has made a fantastic addition to her first book with "Second Book of Modern Lace Knitting". Like the first it is full of great patterns and stitches for lace knitters of an intermediate to advanced level. The patterns are flexible and while she has included great detail this is not the type of book for knitters that need everything written out line by line along with their charts. A beautiful reference book, the only thing that could make it better would be colour printing.

Exquisite lace knitting

This book is a continuation of "First Book of Modern Lace Knitting" and if anything the designs are even more exquisite than they were in the first book. Neither is for the beginner but any lace knitter will enjoy the book which has the most wonderful all lace tablecloths and household linen. The book is a joy to look at and read and the instructions are clear and well presented.

The most beautiful lace knitting you'll ever see

These patterns are collected from vintage knitting from over the years, and they are the best of the best. This book has a Rose pattern that looks great knitting up in wool yarn for a shawl, as well as in thinner cotton for a table cloth. This book isn't really suitable for a beginner; if you are new to lace knitting, I recommend Martha Waterman's book first, then move on to this one.These lace patterns make great baby christening blankets for an important gift, or a wedding shawl. If you make a tablecloth, you can take a simple cardboard decorators table, drape it with a plain round of colored or neutral polished cotton and then put a handknitted tablecloth on it and have an accent piece that is incredibly beautiful (a decorator table has a cross-base and round top made of particle board or cardboard. You can put a glass round on top, but it isn't necessary. They are very inexpensive.) This is especially nice if you have Victorian or country decor.

Beautiful Lace Patterns

This book has some of the most beautiful lace patterns you will find (the 'Rose of England' design is exquisite). The written instructions and charts included for each pattern are clear and easy to follow. Because the patterns are quite intricate, this book may not be suitable for the novice, but for the experienced lace knitter it is a must.