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Barbara Ballantyne's THE TECHNIQUE OF FILET CROCHET WITH MARY CARD DESIGNS AND METHODS This is more than just another set of crochet patterns. This book teaches the finer points of crochet lace, bringing together for the first time many simple techniques which will make your work easier and more attractive. In the process of preparing her earlier book Mary Card Australian crochet lace designer, Barbara learnt Mary’s techniques and developed some of her own. These methods are given in modern format with many detailed illustrations as a graded series of exercises and articles. In addition to researching and writing on the history of crochet lace, Barbara teaches, works prize winning lace and judges. She holds certificates in crochet from the Australian Lace Guild (Stage I) and the Knitters Guild of New South Wales (Stages I and II). Her earlier book received the Cultural Heritage award in the 2003 EnergyAustralia/National Trust series. Mary Card was more than a wonderful designer of crochet lace. She was also an excellent teacher. She clearly explained good techniques which Barbara learnt when preparing her earlier book Mary Card: Australian Crochet Lace Designer. This book teaches the finer points of crochet lace, bringing together for the first time many simple techniques which will make your work easier and more attractive. It is ideal for beginners - it covers the basics of crocheting, discusses the range of hooks and threads currently available, posture and other related matters. Beginners may work their way through a few exercises and graded series of small simple pieces. The many detailed illustrations, tips and reminders make learning easy. Four exercises may be worked as coasters and two can be made into beaded pincushions. Experienced crocheters may also benefit from reading the book and trying a few of the methods. Three large mats have been included for them. In addition to the basic filet crochet methods with increasing and decreasing there are some special techniques. These include working square, avoiding gaps at the tops of the stitches, working blocks the same width as spaces, working out from the centre line in both directions, working into the side of filet crochet, joining the last row to the first and mounting lace on fabric. An unusual method of adding beads to the outer row of jug covers is given as well as the traditional way. The patterns presented as graphs with some written instructions and stitch diagrams include A beaded jug cover and cushion cover adapted from some of Mary’s large rose designs. The Wild rose and pigeon set of three d’oyleys Another set of three hexagonal rosebud d’oyleys The Wild rose and pigeon chair set with one large and two small mats. The Wild rose and pigeon mat or traycloth The Briar rose mat or traycloth The Rambler rose mat or traycloth Three appealing patterns from other designers provide easy learning and practice pieces - the Tudor rose sandwich d’oyley, the Rosebud filet d’oyley and the Eight-point centrepiece. 80 A4 pages b/w illustrations, soft cover & insert in colour - published by the author, Barbara Ballantyne.
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