SECOND BOOK OF MODERN LACE KNITTING

Dover, New York, 1972, 1^st thus.  ISBN 0-486-23905-X.  Large soft cover, 117 pages plus ads for other publications.  Wraps show some edge and cover wear, light creases; binding cracked at p. 29 with all pages secure; some foxing on outer edges.  Prior owner’s first name inked on FEP; remainder of interior clean and unmarked with black & white illustrations.  ‘In this second volume she begins with basic instructions, allowing the average knitter to work easily from the instructions in the patterns.  Other chapters outline many new designs in lace knitting for two needles, for knitting with wool, for oval and oblong designs and for round designs.  Over 29 complete projects ae presented, including lace by the yard, altar lace, dress trimmings, tea cloths, scarves, stoles, dinner cloths and cheval sets.  Instructions are presented both in the traditional written out method and in the chart-and-symbol method.’ (from rear wrap)