Crochet Lace

It perhaps redefines optimism that a reader who has never before tackled crochet and suffers a condition which can cause periods of very low vision would dare to purchase a book like this. The book itself contains 23 exquisite crochet pieces which have been adapted for contemporary yarns. It contains lovely photographs of the finished pieces, and beautifully clear instructions. So, why did I buy this book? Knowing, as I do, that I may never be able to complete any of the pieces? Am I mad? It's simple, really. The art of crochet lace is beautiful. The notion of making a piece which could become a precious gift for a valued friend or loved one, is very tempting. I hope that I will be able to make at least some of these pieces: the instructions are clear and well presented. But if I cannot, then at least I can admire the beauty of the photographs and, eventually, gift the book to someone who may wish to learn the craft. Once, many of us learned such crafts from an early age within families, and many still do. But others do not, and books such as this one ensure that vintage craft patterns are not lost. I am fortunate to have some of the work completed by my grandmother over 100 years ago. I treasure these pieces and hope some day to pass on similar pieces to my own descendants. I recommend this book highly to fellow lovers of craft work. Jennifer Cameron-Smith