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16/7/2022 0 Comments

Knipling - Karen Trend Nissen

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Karen Trend Nissen (1979)
  • ISBN : 8741842790
Knipling by Karen Trend Nissen
​This is the first book in Karen's series on Knipling.

In this book, she looks at the basics of lacemaking from choosing your bobbins and pillow set up to starting your lacemaking and builds to patterns for enthusiastic beginners ready to move to her second book; Knipling 2.
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What works well?
  • The book is clearly illustrated throughout with clean photos, line drawings and diagrams, some of which are in colour
Anything that we need to take into consideration?​
  • Whilst this book is in Danish this should not prove an issue for those who do not speak Danish, check out my post on translations
  • This book is out of print, but occasionally is available on eBay and second hand dealers.
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15/7/2022 0 Comments

Christmas Lace 5 - Jana Novak

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Atelier Moravia (205)
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 8790277120
Christmas Lace 5 by Jana Novak
This multilingual Christmas book covers stars, three dimensional birds and angels to inspire and challenge the lacemaker.

As with all of Jana's books, this comes with extensive notes on each pattern, however it does use some slightly unique ways of working so is for the confident beginner or intermediate lacemaker.
What works well?
  • This book illustrated throughout with colour photographs and black and white diagrams
Anything that we need to take into consideration?
  • This pattern is out of print, but does appear occasionally second hand
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15/7/2022 0 Comments

Jana's Jewellery - Jana Novak

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Atelier Moravia
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 8790277155
Jana's Jewellery by Jana Novak
​Known for her wonderful Christmas patterns, Jana also designs jewellery. 

This book contains 20 patterns for necklaces enhanced with lace as well as flowers, butterflies and other items.
What works well?
  • This book illustrated throughout with sumptuous colour photographs
Anything that we need to take into consideration?
  • This pattern is still in print.
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15/7/2022 0 Comments

Jana's Christmas 2012 - Jana Novak

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ J Novak (2012)
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 8790277201
Jana's Christmas 2012 by Jana Novak
Jana Novak's Christmas patterns are always a joy to work and this book is no exception.

This book contains 15 patterns for angels, stars and table decorations.
What works well?
  • Clear, full colour photos of techniques and working diagrams
Anything that we need to take into consideration?
  • The pattern for the main star, shown on the front cover, is supplied as a supplement.  Check that this is included if purchasing a secondhand copy
  • This pattern is still in print and available from Jana's website
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6/8/2021 0 Comments

Knipling 2 - Karen Trend Nissen

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Karen Trend Nissen (January 1, 1984)
ISBN : 8741856066
Knipling 2 by Karen Trend Nissen
This book builds on the work of Karen in her previous book, Knipling.

In this book, she looks at design, including the construction of lace with suggestions on how to design your own lace and how to understand the pattern better. 
What works well?
  • The book is clearly illustrated throughout with clean photos, line drawings and diagrams, some of which are in colour
Anything that we need to take into consideration?​
  • Whilst this book is in Danish this should not prove an issue for those who do not speak Danish, check out my post on translations
  • This book is out of print, but occasionally is available on eBay and secondhand dealers.
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1/8/2021 0 Comments

International Lace Dictionary - Edith Spee

Publisher ‏ : ‎ J. Coene (1 Jan. 1994)
International Lace Dictionary by Edith Spee
The best way to think of this book is as a thesaurus.
  • ​Identify the term you want to translate. 
  • You then look this up in the alphabetical section for that language.
  • When you find the term, there will be number associated with the term.
  • You turn to the front of the book and look up the number.
  • This then gives you that term in all the languages of the dictionary.
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What works well?
  • The book covers English, French, Spanish, German, Dutch, Italian, Portuguese and Danish.
Anything that we need to take into consideration?​
  • This book is out of print and very rarely comes up on second hand sites or eBay.
This book has been reviewed on the lace gumnuts website
A cross reference of some 630 English words used in lacemaking, with equivalents in French, German, Dutch, Spanish, Catalan, Italian and Portugeuse in the first half, and equivalents  in Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Hungarian, Czech, Russian and Japanese in the second half.  Total of 178 pages, soft cover, hard wire spiral bound, measuring 210mm x 150mm.

A most useful addition to the library of anyone who has acquired lace books in another language!
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14/2/2021 0 Comments

The Technique of Tonder Lace - Inge Skovgaard

The Technique of Tonder Lace by Inge Skovgaard
At first glance, Toner lace looks very similar to Bucks Points and in fact, it has the look and feel of Bucks, however, the patterns are unique to this area of Denmark and developed independently.

​Tonder is a great lace to get into after having worked on Bucks Point.

The book covers the history of Danish lace, along with the techniques of Tonder and finally some key patterns to work through with clear diagrams, photos and explanations.
What works well?
  • The clear line drawings, coupled with the black and white photography really enhance the instructions and techniques in this book
Anything that we need to take into consideration?
  • This book is currently out of print, it is occasionally available on eBay and is worth buying when you see it.
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26/1/2021 0 Comments

Nyt i knipling - 5 Julekniplinger tegnet pa PC - Aase Nilsson

Publisher : Self published (2003)
ISBN : 87-988950-2-8
Nyt i knipling - 5 Julekniplinger tegnet pa PC by Aase Nilsson
​This book does use coloured diagrams to explain which stitches are used and there is a legend on page 7 which explains this however the legend is in black and white and in Danish so using an app to translate would be a good choice.
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This book would suit the adventerous beginner or intermediate lace maker.
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What works well?
  • Each pattern has a clear black and white photograph along with a short text of what is needed to be done for the pattern.
Anything that we need to take into consideration?​
  • Whilst this book is in Danish this should not prove an issue for those who do not speak French, check out my post on translations
  • This book is out of print
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18/1/2021 0 Comments

Languages and Translations

So, you've bought a book that is not in a language that you read.
No problem.
I would strongly recommend downloading the Google Translate app on your phone.
This allows you to hold your phone over the text and it shows the translated text on your phone screen.
I've used this successfully to read Russian lacebooks.
  • Google translate on the apple store
  • Google translate for android
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