Stoles: Knitted; Crocheted; Hairpin Lace
A practical craft manual devoted entirely to the art of making stoles. The book presents detailed knitting, crocheting, and hairpin lace patterns for elegant shoulder wraps, including named designs like Adagio, Allegro, and Harmony. Each pattern includes comprehensive instructions: material lists, gauge specifications, and step-by-step guidance arranged for clarity and repetition. The writing employs poetic language to evoke the beauty and softness of the finished pieces, treating these accessories as wearable art. Whether working through basic techniques or attempting more complex lacework, crafters find in these pages a reliable resource that has maintained its usefulness since the mid-twentieth century. The collection endures because it captures a specific moment in crafting culture while offering timeless instruction.
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— Unknown
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— Unknown
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— Unknown
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— Unknown
“And the Grinch, with his Grinch-feet ice cold in the snow,stood puzzling and puzzling, how could it be so? It came without ribbons. It came without tags. It came without packages, boxes or bags. And he puzzled and puzzled 'till his puzzler was sore. Then the Grinch thought of something he hadn't before. What if Christmas, he thought, doesn't come from a store. What if Christmas, perhaps, means a little bit more.””
— Unknown
“... And he puzzled three hours, till his puzzler was sore””
— Unknown
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