Set against the backdrop of the world's tallest peaks, author Andrea Jurgrau's New Heights in Lace Knitting takes lace knitters through an adventurous journey, elevating their lace skills to new heights. Before starting any journey, knitters need to load their packs (or in this case, their knitting bags) with the right supplies and Andrea begins New Heights in Lace Knitting outlining just what knitters need to have a successful expedition (or finished project). In preparation for the projects that will be created, knitters are guided through choosing the right yarns for lace projects and basic lace techniques (lace incs/decs, cast ons, bind offs, etc.). Also included is a comprehensive guide to adding beads to lace projects. This material not found in other knitting books! Through original lace scarf designs, knitters learn how adding beads can frame a motif, become an element of a motif, or how beads can become design elements themselves. Once fully prepped with the right materials and knowledge to have a successful lace knitting adventure, Andrea takes knitters through projects that will grow their skills. Beginners will start with projects like fingerless mitts with lace details for their first summit, while experienced knitters may start with an "Everest" shawl project that challenges their know-how. In all, there are 15 gorgeous projects (hats, mitts, socks and shawls) featured in Seven Summits that knitters are going to love exploring. By the end of their journey through New Heights in Lace Knitting, knitters will not only have created for themselves a beautiful collection of lace shawls and accessories, but they'll have gained confidence in their ability to crest any knitting challenge they might face.

About the Author
Andrea Jurgrau is a nurse-practitioner and avid lace knitter. Her patterns have appeared in KnitScene, Vogue Knitting, Spin-Off, Knit Red, One + One Scarves, Shawls, & Shrugs, Enchanted Knits and the Unofficial Downton Abbey Knitting Collection. Her new book, New Vintage Lace, is published by Interweave. She lives in New York.

Reviews
"Jurgrau (New Vintage Lace) chose a clever theme for this collection: mountain climbing. Adventurous knitters will be drawn to Jurgrau's exquisite lace designs--but novices will find that these peaks are not insurmountable, thanks to an excellent introductory tutorial on lace-knitting techniques." --Library Journal

"If you've ever felt like completing your latest WIP is comparable to climbing a mountain, this is the book for you! Drawing an analogy between lace knitting and mountain climbing, author Andrea Jurgrau starts you on the 'easier slopes' with basic lace techniques and aims to gradually elevate your skills until you reach the highest summit! Jurgrau also takes the reader through essential techniques such as blocking and reading charts to help you produce beautiful lace to be proud of." --Let's Knit Magazine

"Accessory projects span skill levels, with mitts and beanies that work well as introductory patterns for beginners." --Yarn Market News



Book Information
ISBN 9781632502315
Author Andrea Jurgrau
Format Paperback
Page Count 144
Imprint Interweave Press Inc
Publisher Interweave Press Inc