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The Ladies' Work-Book Containing Instructions In Knitting, Crochet, Point-Lace, etc. Kindle Edition

by Unknown (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars 314 ratings
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  1. Print length
    233 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Sticky notes
    On Kindle Scribe
  4. Publication date
    May 17, 2012
  5. File size
    214 KB
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00849JTBU
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 17, 2012
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 214 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 233 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars 314 ratings

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3.8 out of 5 stars
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Janet
5.0 out of 5 stars Historically valuable ..
Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2012
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To read through a pattern book such as this one, is almost like a trip back in time.
It would be nice if it had images but many of the patterns go into quite detailed descriptions as to the appearance of the item.
The instructions are very complete, with basic knitting and crocheting how-to.
Some of these items would be amazing to see made today.
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C. J. Strasil
5.0 out of 5 stars Great reference book
Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2013
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I selected this product because I needed something to carry with me when I take my needle work on a trip. It is easy to read and understand. I would recommend it to all who do needle work. On my Kindle it is easy to use without added bulk to my knitting bag.
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Greta Bossinga
1.0 out of 5 stars crochet and tatting patterns but the instructions in this book are nothing like modern instructions
Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2014
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The patterns in this book are extremely difficult to read. I am usually able to read all knitting, crochet and tatting patterns but the instructions in this book are nothing like modern instructions. There are no photos or diagrams even though diagrams are mentioned as being on certain pages. I would not recommend the Kindle edition of this book to anyone who is not familiar with historical patterns and their nomenclature.
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An observent customer
3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting but -
Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2013
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This book of instructions was interesting in that it opened a window into by gone days but - it was not relevant to anything being done today and the instructions would have been difficult to follow as they referred to yarn and products that are not available today. For research of some sort or just to amuse a knitter of today, it might serve well but to use as in instructional, it will not serve that purpose.
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Ali Julia
4.0 out of 5 stars A very impressive book, great description overcomes lack of images
Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2011
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The Kindle edition of this book does not have images. This is a serious problem for a reference, however this book overcomes this serious drawback with very detailed instructions.

I picked up this book after many years of not knitting, and I forgot how to start. This book had an excellent explanation of casting that put me right back into business. The explanation did reference an missing image, but the verbal description was very complete and could stand on its own.

Similarly, Crochet instructions were clear and detailed. However, I had prior experience with both knitting and crocheting. The chapters on lace making were a real test for this book.

I was impressed with Point Lace description. I recently read another Kindle book on lace making (also without images) and I did not feel I could follow the book without images, this book however contains a much more detailed explanation and I think I could follow it.

Here is the index of the topics and projects covered in the book:

1. Knitting
Casting on with one needle
To cast on with two needles Plain knitting
The German manner
Purling
Infant's shoe
The tulip-wreath flower-vase mat
A woven parasol
Anti-macassar
Anti-macassar Netted
anti-macassar Bound couverette for an easy chair
Floral anti-macassar Ottoman cover
Music-stool couverette Chair cushion

2. Crochet
Toilet-cover in crochet Star-pattern d'oyley
Crochet d'oyley Rose d'oyley
Toilet cover Tidy in square crochet
Arabesque toilet cover in square crochet
Cover for a Hadrot lamp
Lamp mat Candle-lamp mat
Hand-screen Crochet counterpane for a bassinet
Deep border for bassinet quilt Crochet stripe for bed-quilt
Centre stripe for bed-quilt
Handkerchief case, for hanging to the head of a bed Watchpocket
Toilet sachet lady's nightcap
A shaving tidy Oval tidy for easy chair
Crochet window-curtain Window-curtain
Window-curtain and stove apron
Netted window-curtain
Bread-cloth
A spangled wool netted cover for a tea-poy
Netted anti-macassar Short purse, in netting Bridal purse, in crochet
Lady's short purse
Handsome purse
Mousquetaire crochet collar
Raised rose crochet collar
Point collar Point collar, in crochet
Lounging-cap, in crochet
Crochet edgings and insertions

3. Lace
Insertions Brussels edging
Venetian bars Edging Venetian bars
Sorrento bars Stitches
Open English lace
Brabant edging Lyons point
Brussels lace
Little Venetian lace
Deep point-lace edging Collar in Spanish rose point
Handkerchief border, in antique point lace
Apron in broderie en lacet
Pincushion cover in point lace
Pincushion

The book is quite lengthy and covers a lot of topics. I found it very helpful for me to get back into knitting! However the lack of images result in 4 star rating.

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Bebescastle
5.0 out of 5 stars This free book is great and I some happy to have gotten it to ...
Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2016
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This free book is great and I some happy to have gotten it to use in making knitted, crocheted and point lace items I can use to teach others about the 1800's era clothing. Its very informative and easy to use.
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Sara b
5.0 out of 5 stars A Very Fun Book
Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2013
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It is very interesting to read and try to interpet instructions that are "old". It makes you really stop and think about what you are doing. Great!
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SShore
2.0 out of 5 stars Kindle version without diagrams is useless
Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2013
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This beginner's guide has a lot of patterns for many different fiber arts. There are 2570 pages in the font size that I use. The Table of Contents lists all the designs, yet not the page number to find them and the titles are not links that will take you to that page. Of course, there are no page numbers on the actual pages, so as you are flipping through you won't know where you are until you tap the bottom of the page for the Location.
The lack of diagrams wouldn't be such a problem if you basically know how to do the craft, however, the instructions refer to the diagrams (or engraving) often enough that you would need those if you honestly wanted to learn a new craft. I haven't found a page that expained the terms used and some of the terms used in the knitting section are unfamiliar to me.
You may enjoy the variety of patterns offered in this book but, it is not recommended for someone trying to learn a new craft.
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JDYbrook
5.0 out of 5 stars if you love vintage patterns, this book is for you
Reviewed in Canada on March 1, 2013
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Great vintage patterns... I have made several of them already,, this is a great pattern book. I gave a copy to my daughter.
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Mrs. C. Beavers
5.0 out of 5 stars a very interesting old book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 25, 2013
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I obtained this free book as I am interested in old craft methods. I found it very interesting and I enjoy reading it.
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DG
5.0 out of 5 stars Knitting and Crochet as cultural history
Reviewed in Germany on February 25, 2013
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The book is another great document of cultural history (although I knitted my last kettle holder in the 1950s), and a reminder of the wonderful knitting and crochet artwork of my mother and grandmother. And presumably the book is also useful to knitters and crocheters, though I can't judge this personally.
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noddy
1.0 out of 5 stars tell you how to make a splashback for stopping the wallpaper getting wet when you are having a wash with a jug and bowl on your
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 17, 2015
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No illustrations but presume if had downloaded to laptop then it would have contained them. An old book, assumes knowledge of various craft techniques, instructions difficult to follow. However it does tell you how to make a splashback for stopping the wallpaper getting wet when you are having a wash with a jug and bowl on your Victorian washstand.
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Notahotmessmom
1.0 out of 5 stars I'm not sure to whom this would be of any use...
Reviewed in Canada on January 6, 2013
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I'm not sure to whom this would be of any use... considering that it doesn't contain any diagrams or images. Diagrams are referred to in the text, but they are nowhere to be found in the Kindle edition.

One wonders what the publisher thought the point of publishing this book would be.

Yet another useless book taking up space on my Kindle.
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