Bøker av Elizabeth Lovick

MAGIC OF SHETLAND LACE KNITTING is a captivating book written by the talented Elizabeth Lovick. Published by MACMILLAN USA in 2013, this book delves into the intricate and beautiful world of Shetland lace knitting. Lovick, an expert in the genre, shares her wealth of knowledge, guiding readers through the delicate art of lace knitting. The book is not only an educational guide but also a journey into a traditional craft that has enchanted knitters for centuries. With an engaging writing style, Lovick introduces you to the magic of Shetland lace knitting, making this book a must-have for knitting enthusiasts and novices alike. Published by MACMILLAN USA, it's a testament to their commitment to bringing high-quality, informative books to readers worldwide.

Gradient fibre and yarns look so good, but it is often difficult to know how to use them to their best advantage. This book aims to give you the tools to create wonderful items from bought gradients, as well as instructions on how to dye your own in your kitchen without specialist equipment.Of special interest to hand-spinners, and knitters with a large stash, are the Any Yarn patterns. These are based on inches not stitch numbers, so the same patterns can be used with different thicknesses of yarn. Contents8 pages on Dyeing Gradients 10 pages on Spinning Gradients 6 pages on Knitting and Crocheting Gradients 6 pages on Using Any Yarn Patterns A total of 55 patterns comprising 27 Any Yarn Patterns 26 Standard Yarn Thickness Patterns 9 shawls, 9 hats, 7 baby items 6 home-ware items, 5 adult tops 5 pairs of mitts, 5 cowls, 4 scarves 2 pairs of socks, 2 bags and a dog coatindex178 pages, A4, full colour throughout.

Liz started designing for North Ronaldsay wool as soon as she moved to Orkney in 1995. Blanster was produced later that year, and the original sweater is still in use, with the only sign of its age a coffee stain on the front! Other designs followed during the next couple of years, with the first edition of this book produced in about 1997, available only in Orkney.The world of knitting has changed dramatically in the past 20 years. The rise of the internet brought the ability to see and buy so many more yarns from so many more countries. So she decided to decided it was time to bring out a new, enlarged and updated edition. The number of patterns has been increased, and most are in several sizes. The book also includes new patterns from Elly Doyle, who dyes the North Ronaldsay yarnLiz has included some of the original photos, either for amusement value or because the original item has been given away. New photographs have been taken on various islands including North Ronaldsay itself, South Ronaldsay, Flotta and in Kirkwall, Orkney's only town.As the North Ronaldsay is such a rare breed, the amount of yarn produced each year is small. But these patterns can be used for many other yarns of the same thickness, and suggestions are given at the back of the book. Most of the patterns can also be varied and so there is also a section giving suggestions of what might be possible.