Masterpieces of Irish Crochet Lace - Therese De Dillmont

From Therese De Dillmont, Masterpieces of Irish Crochet Lace is a paperback guide to traditional Irish crochet lace, bringing together authentic motifs and grounds used by 19th-century Ireland’s most skilled needleworkers. Compiled by a crochet lace expert, it offers a focused resource for anyone looking to explore lace making and tatting through clearly presented techniques, patterns and instructions.

Designed to suit crocheters at every level, the book provides complete instructions for building a wide range of lace elements, from individual motifs to more intricate grounds, alongside traditional footings and borders for finishing work with confidence. With 100 photos and a concise 64-page format, it’s an accessible addition to a craft library—useful for learning, reference, and developing new projects inspired by historic Irish lace traditions.

Key features

• Complete instructions for 30 motifs
• Includes 12 intricate grounds
• Traditional footings and borders
• Focuses on lace making and tatting
• 100 photos
• Paperback format

Specifications

• Author: Therese De Dillmont
• Subtitle: Techniques, Patterns, Instructions
• Pages: 64
• Publisher: Dover Publications Inc
• Publication date: 1 February 2000
• ISBN: 9780486250793

Sizing

210 x 279 x 3 mm

Rackhams Reference : FIWYI436M9