Knitted Shawls & Wraps

Knitted veils, clouds, capes, fichus, nightingales and many other types of Victorian-style knitted ‘shawls’ are collected in this book to give you the pick of knitted wraps. A wealth of traditional stitch patterns - such as ‘Boule de Neige’, ‘Cherry Leaf’, ‘Tansy’ and ‘Coral’ - combined with cleverly updated designs, caters for both new and experienced knitters. Learn how to make ‘knitted fur’, or enhance a wedding outfit with a delicate ‘cobweb’ veil.In this volume in the HERITAGE OF KNITTING series Tessa Lorant has recreated some of the wonderfully warm, stylish and astonishingly varied ‘flings’ and ‘throws’ popular in Victorian times but still relevant to the 21st Century. These exciting ‘coverings’ a varied wardrobe for all ages and for all occasions.