this morning I collected a book I had ordered after seeing a small photograph of the front cover and, fortunately, I am not disappointed. It is new to me although it was published in 2002. It is: Angels: a knitter's dozen by Gerdine Strong, published by XRX Books, 2002. 1-893762-12-2. 13.99 GBP. The patterns are mostly for standing angels (which can also be hung) with ball shaped dresses in different lace knitting designs, many of which are named. They are all indulging in a textile craft - knitting, crocheting, ball winding and skein holding (these two go together).rug hooking, spinning, weaving, embroidering and quilting. The last two are tree top angels doing nothing and there are instructions on how to turn three of the skirt patterns into bells. The originals were made holding musical instruments and the author says it is probablt possible to find props in craft shops to produce all kinds of activities - golf is the one she talks about.
The instructions are given in the usual words/abbreviations and in charts and there are general instructions also included. The yarn given is Coats & Clark Knit-Cro-Sheen - a North american name. They are knitted on 2.25mm needles. Given the paucity of good knitting/yarn shops in my area I have no idea where to start looking - or what to look for. Can anyone tell me what the equilavent yarn is in the UK? This name is not in the cotton section of Brenda's book. Patricia in Wales [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
