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Irish Crochet Technique and Projects by Priscilla Publishing Co.

Fashion has rediscovered the charg of a touch of lace. The durability and serviceability of the form of handmade lace known as Irish Crochet makes this time honoured craft especially appealing to today's needleworker. Here is an attractive and inexpensive paperback edition.

Irish Crochet is a lucid, well planned guide for crocheters of all levels of skill and experience. Newcomers to Irish crochet will find helpful suggestions on materials detailed instructions for making event he simplest designs, and a thorough grounding in the special techniques characteristic of Irish Crochet. Also included are clear explanations for the basic crochet stitches so that even a newcomer to crchet may begin in the Irish way.

Experienced crocheters can skip to the step-by-step illustrated directions for dozens of stunning background stitches, borders, beadings, insertions, medallions and classic Irish crochet motifs - rose leaf patterns, wild rose designs, blackberry flowers, passion flowers and others. Here too are expert suggestions and assistance for combining these elements into purses, collars and cuffs, bonnets, jackets, gowns, and other beautiful and ambitious pieces.