Alison Crowther-Smith's 21 delightful lace knits in this collection take you from the very simplest projects, such as a glowing two-tone lacy scarf to more challenging items, like an exquisitely fine traditional circular shawl. She also combines yarns to great effect in some of her designs adding a touch of sparkle to a shawl or some substance to a cushion cover. Beads, sequins and frills embellish some of the projects for an extra glamorous touch. As a teacher of workshops, Alison knows exactly the points in a pattern where less experienced knitters stumble and her patterns are peppered with helpful tips and advice, plus she includes an illustrated section on lace and other special techniques. Lacy Knits gives you the chance to practise or improve your lace knitting skills on a wonderfully varied range of projects from fingerless lacy mittens to filigree cushions, from light but cosy little shrugs and capes to a sweet little camisole or an elegant evening shawl adorned with lacy flowe