Just in time for summer, two publishers have released books of lace shawl patterns. In my Thursday In Stitches column in the newspapers today, I have reviewed Anna Dalvi's new book, "Mystic Lace," ...

The traditional lace handicraft of the Russian North has survived many upheavals. From ornamentation on 19th century festive clothing to portraits of Soviet leaders, the famous Vologda lace is widely ...

It's been a while since I reviewed a shawl book, but this one is worth the wait. "Inspired shawls, 15 creatie patterns for year-round knitting" by Laura Zukaite has patterns for many skill levels. The ...

This sophisticated if challenging debut by knitter Freyer shows how to knit a variety of garments using Japanese-inspired designs, which the author suggests are defined by “unusual lace patterns with ...

Early 19th century lace shawl, Buck's or Lille bobbin lace. overall: 80 1/2 in x 16 1/4 in; 204.47 cm x 41.275 cm ...

Cashmere lace shawls made of Orenburg goats' down hair are renowned for their warming and healing effect, and have been worn in the Urals since the 15th century, when horsemen wore them to protect ...

This triangular shawl is of Brussels bobbin lace appliqué over machine made net and is of very good quality. Small embellishment of needle lace enhances the mostly bobbin made floral and ribbon motifs ...

The new baby princess made her first public appearance in style this weekend – swaddled in a shawl made from Nottingham lace. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge presented the latest edition to the ...

Bard’s survey of European traditions finally reveals exactly what Vermeer’s ‘Lacemaker’ was up to. François Hubert Drouais, “Marie Rinteau, Called Mademoiselle de Verrières,” a portrait of the ...