BOOKS ADDED TO THE DFA LIBRARY 2018
- Handwoven Baby Blankets by Tom Knisely
- You’ll find a number of different blanket patterns which master weaver Tom Knisely designed for that special wee baby! Patterns which range for the beginning, intermediate to advanced weaver with threading drafts from 4 to 8 shafts. Knisely adds “Baby blankets are fun to weave. They are colorful, soft and quick. In many ways they are the perfect project for the handweaver”
- 500 Crochet Stitches: The Ultimate Crochet Stitch Bible Published by Pavilon.
- This book is divided into three main sections: the first covers basic crochet stitches, the second focus is on motifs and the third on edging and trims.
- Handwovens Design Collection #19, Scarves and Shawls for all Seasons
- Here are 15 scarves, shawls and even a poncho designed by 15 fiber artists. The editor writes “weaving a scarf or shawl is heaven for a handweaver and a perfect project for displaying fancy yarns with unusual color combos, all presented here with patterns and instructions.”
- The Second Book of Modern Lace Knitting by Marianne Kinzel
- This book goes with “The First Book of Modern Lace Knitting”. Published in 1961, but since “what comes around goes around” most likely all the lovely lace patterns for altar lace, dress trimming, tea cloth, a stole and a Christening shawl will all be back in style now in 2018.
- Around the Corner Crochet Borders: 150 Colorful Creative Edging Designs with Charts and Instructions for Turning the Corner Perfectly Every Time by Edie Eckman
